CRUSHED velvet cushions, excessive minimalism and marble print everywhere – these are all interior trends that haven’t stood the test of time.
Amongst them is also the so-called Millennial grey, which became a default choice for millions around the late 2000s and 2010s.
The neutral colour was everywhere – from our sofas to throws, walls and even wall art – taking away any personality.
The monochromatic look was a major trend that divided designers for a decade. But according to an interior expert, a new colour has taken over this generation’s homes – and it will soon become the dreaded Millennial grey.
Julie Jones, from California, the US, took to TikTok to reveal the trend – and no, it’s not military green.
”I say this with so much love – but honestly, when we have clients that are requesting the same thing and the majority of clients start requesting and sending the same inspo, and asking for the same thing, that’s when know that something is going to be time-stamped.”
The interio guru, who posts under the username @juliejonesdesigns, continued: ”Right now, that is going to be White oak and White oak flooring, White oak cabinetry, really, really trending now that we see.”
White oak kitchen cabinets have been experiencing a remarkable resurgence in modern kitchen design, captivating homeowners and professionals alike with their natural elegance and versatility.
But while the hue might indeed make your home look more cosy and even give the illusion of more space, it’s the huge popularity that’s slowly killing it, Julia warned.
”As hard as it is to hear, what it’s doing is stamping it in 2025 – and it’s not going to be timeless because of the overuse.”
The expert wrote in the caption: ”Please don’t feel bad if you’ve installed this recently. This is just my opinion and timeless is indeed an opinion.”
Posted just two days ago, the clip has gone viral, racking up more than 3.6million views – and it was a mixed bag of reactions in the comments.
One viewer said: ”I thought you were gonna make a joke about the exact shade of green that you’re wearing. Your top. Your jacket. The curtains.”
Another chimed in: ”I knew it was white oak before you said it.”
A third, meanwhile, thought: ”Ok but millennial gray isn’t hated because it was trendy, it’s hated because it’s soulless and designed specifically with the intention of making it easier to flip houses for a profit!
The five colours that are becoming outdated in 2025
IT’S important to make sure that when you update your space, you create a look that won’t quickly become outdated.
With that in mind, interior designers have revealed the five colours that are beginning to fade now that we are halfway into 2025.
Interior pro Paulina Wojas from Stunning Chairs has said that 2025 is all about creating warm, inviting places.
- Emerald Green – “While this colour is still loved for its luxe vibe, its declining popularity could be due to it being oversaturated”.
- Camel – “This could be due to Camel’s brown-yellow undertone that may be too warm for a clean aesthetic, and 2025 interior trends favouring more muted, earthy tones such as taupe and olive.”
- Burgundy – “A prominent trend this year is open, airy spaces with organic elements, which could explain burgundy’s declining demand“.
- Scarlet Red – “While its vibrant hue is desirable for maximalist interiors, scarlet red’s intensity can become overpowering, resulting in colour fatigue.
- Teal – “While this aquatic shade is still desirable and perfect for coastal, Greek-inspired interiors, the low number of teal sales could be due to changing preferences and trends shifting towards warmer colour palettes.”
”It’s natural for trends to come and go and there’s nothing wrong with having “outdated” tastes, but millennial gray was having no taste at all.”
”Sorry but at least white oak is a neutral. Grey flooring was NOT,” a fourth shared their opinion.
Other once-loved trends we won’t be seeing in 2026, we previously revealed, include faux greenery, baby pink, as well as ‘wine o’clock’ or ‘live laugh love’ that hung in every hun’s house.
Instead, swap them for simple abstract prints, black-and-white photography, or even a single large-scale framed poster.
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