Design Trend To Avoid So You Can Clean Less Often

Discovering ways to easily incorporate new things into your space is part of the enjoyment of decorating, and experimenting with trends can be a lot of fun! The discovery that your well-chosen décor is actually rather difficult to clean and maintain isn’t enjoyable, and many designers on public platforms neglect to share this with their fans. In order to avoid spending extra time cleaning, we asked a few designers to be honest with us and advise us on the trends to avoid.

Design Trend To Avoid So You Can Clean Less Often

Anything made of acrylic

The recognizable ghost chair can be found everywhere. Because it makes small areas appear much larger, people adore incorporating it—as well as other clear acrylic pieces like coffee tables and end tables—into them. It doesn’t visibly clog a room because it’s essentially invisible. If properly cared for, this mid-century-inspired material can be stunning. It will turn yellow when exposed to sunshine and some cleaning solutions, such as those containing ammonia. Additionally, all of the smudges and fingerprints will be visible on these transparent parts.

Fluted Furniture

We completely see why fluting is such a big trend right now—it gives a space a ton of texture and is a feature that makes furniture feel extra special and unique, even if it isn’t. The problem with fluting is that dust settles in the grooves very fast, especially when there are many extremely thin grooves. This is particularly noticeable in dark wood tones. To truly remove the dirt, you’ll need to go inside each individual ridge rather than just wiping it off like you would on a smooth surface. Vacuuming over the ripples with the brush attachment is a solution that many people find more convenient. (The brush will assist in removing the dust.)

Cabinet Doors with Glass Panels

Glass-paneled kitchen cabinets are stunning; they seem so timeless and sophisticated, and they’re superior to open shelves because they at least shield your dishes from dust while letting you still display them. But you still have the same issue with open shelving: If you wish to display your products, you must be able to keep those cabinets in good condition! The other problem is that, in comparison to a conventional cabinet front, you will need to dust and clean those glass panels more frequently. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to ignore a coating of dust developing on crystal-clear glass.

Painted Wood Floors

Social media is buzzing over this fascinating do-it-yourself project that can completely transform a space. On hardwood, you’ll notice playful checkerboard designs, stripes, and even polka dots. Because frequent cleaning and puppy paws can produce chips, scratches, and dulling, painted wooden floors can be difficult to maintain. Therefore, if you don’t want to constantly pick up paint flakes, you might want to avoid trying this trend in an area with a lot of traffic.

Shag Rugs

With the ’70s vibe currently sweeping the design world, a shag rug is highly fashionable. It’s funky-fresh, but not quite… fresh. The rug’s high-pile fibers conceal a variety of contaminants. Things can easily become stuck in a shag rug, and if you don’t vacuum it frequently, it turns into a sanctuary for dust, grime, pet hair, crumbs, and everything else you can think of. In addition to routine vacuuming, we advise using the following approach: Start by moving your furry floor covering clockwise, then counterclockwise. Then do it again. In order to truly get in there, this will guarantee that you’re moving all the strands around.

Design Trend To Avoid So You Can Clean Less Often