"I flat-out tell our clients to avoid it": People are discussing which current interior design trends will "not stand the test of time," and I definitely agree with several of their points.

Design trends come and go — but sometimes they fade away much sooner than expected.

Recently, u/4jY6NcQ8vk asked redditors to share the "aesthetic trends" they believe won't age well, and honestly, it's making me rethink every design decision I've ever made. I know where I stand on most of these, and I'm genuinely curious to know if you love them or if they'll fade with time. Either way, I'm all ears.

1. "Anything that says 'Live, laugh, love'...or really, any combination of those words."

What are your thoughts on "Live, laugh, love" signs?

They're adorable!

They won't age well.

I don't feel strongly either way.

2. "All-gray interiors that scream, 'This house is a flip!'"

What are your thoughts on all-gray interiors?

They're adorable!

They won't age well.

I don't feel strongly either way.

3. "When people paint their houses black, it becomes a nightmare to maintain."

Do you think painting your house black is a stylish choice, or will it not stand the test of time?

It's adorable!

It won't age well.

I don't feel strongly about it.

Those overdone 'farmhouse' light fixtures — the ones with just an empty square or rectangular frame around a bulb.

What's your take on 'farmhouse lights'?

They're charming!

They won't age well.

I don't feel strongly about it.

Those bulky microwave-hood combinations. They're practical, but let's face it, they're not attractive.

How do you feel about over-the-range microwaves?

They're adorable!

They won't stand the test of time.

I don't feel strongly either way.

Those sliding barn doors! Either make it a full pocket door or just leave it as is!

What's your opinion on sliding barn doors?

They're adorable!

They won't stand the test of time.

I don't have a strong opinion on this.

Any type of 'word signs' in general. Yes, we get it, you 'eat' in the kitchen...

Do word signs actually have charm, or are they not that great?

They’re adorable!

They’re likely to decline over time.

I don't feel strongly either way.

"Open floor plans can make the space feel larger, but the sound echoing throughout is hard to ignore. When you have several people in the house, it becomes impossible to have any privacy."

What do you think of open floor plans?

They're adorable!

They won't hold up well over time.

I don't feel particularly strongly about it.

Shiplap. It's just plain wood paneling painted white... but I can't stand it.

What are your thoughts on shiplap?

It's adorable!

It won't last long.

I don't have any strong opinions.

Kitchens with floor-to-ceiling subway tiles remind me of rest stop bathrooms, and I think they'll eventually look as outdated as McMansions do now.

What are your thoughts on subway tiles?

They're adorable!

They may not hold up over time.

I have no particular opinion on this.

Gray vinyl floors. Wood isn't gray, so stop trying to make it seem like it is.

What are your thoughts on gray vinyl floors?

They're stylish!

This won't age well.

I'm indifferent.

"Moroccan-inspired tiles are everywhere. While they work in some homes, it's becoming overused. I don't think they'll stand the test of time unless they're genuinely in sync with the home's architecture."

Are you into Moroccan-inspired tiles?

It's charming!

It won't last long.

I don't have any particular opinion on it.

"Farmhouse sinks...unless the house is actually on a farm."

Are farmhouse sinks a yay or nay?

They're adorable!

They won't stand the test of time.

I don't feel strongly about it.

"Slapping white paint on anything old, just to make it look 'modern'."

White paint... love it or loathe it?

It's adorable!

It won't last well over time.

I don't have strong opinions on it.

Linear mosaic tile. Oh god, it's hideous... and as a designer, I get asked about it constantly. I flat-out advise clients against it. In 10 years, it's going to look terrible — it already looks bad now, but it will be even more outdated then.

Is linear mosaic tile a passing trend, or will it just become outdated over time?

It's adorable!

It will not age well.

I have no strong opinions on it.

Granite countertops, especially brown granite.

What are your thoughts on granite countertops?

It's adorable!

It won't hold up well over time.

I don't have a strong opinion on it.

The white farmhouse exterior has become too common. It's overused, which means people will soon tire of it, and it'll appear outdated in a few years.

Do you enjoy the look of farmhouse exteriors?

They're charming!

It won't hold up well over time.

I don't have a strong opinion on it.

"Painted brick can be tricky. If you're tired of it, consider rendering or stuccoing it instead — painting is a quick fix but often not the best way to restore brick."

What are your thoughts on painted brick?

It's adorable!

It won't stand the test of time.

I don't have a strong opinion about it.

Bold printed wallpaper. It comes and goes in popularity (and has for years). I think it can be charming... but don't fool yourself into thinking your large floral wallpaper with toucans will ever be timeless.

Do you think bold wallpaper will stand the test of time?

It's charming!

It'll age badly.

I don't feel strongly about it.

The overused 'blue cabinet and gold hardware' trend in kitchens and bathrooms.

Do you think the blue cabinet and gold hardware combination is charming or just average?

It's charming!

It won't last long.

I don't feel strongly about it.

"I'm just being honest here: Any type of fake wood flooring is going to be remembered like the avocado-green shag carpet of our era."

Do you think fake wood flooring (laminate or vinyl) can endure over time?

It's adorable!

It won't last long.

I have no strong opinion.

"Brass faucets — or really, any brass accents. It's part of that unpleasant '80s retro trend that's making a comeback (along with hunter green and mustard yellow). It was unattractive back then, and it still is now!"

What are your thoughts on brass accents overall?

They're charming!

They won't last long.

I don't have a strong opinion on it.

And lastly: "Cottagecore. Full stop."

Do you think cottagecore is genuinely appealing or just a fleeting trend?

It's adorable!

It won't age well.

I don't have a strong opinion on that.

Do you think any current design trends won't hold up well over time? Share your thoughts in the comments below!