- Celebrity home decor can be a point of inspiration for many, which is why seeing inside their homes is such a thrill for fans.
- But celebrities also make design choices that professionals aren’t always a fan of.
- Insider spoke to interior designers about the celebrity design trends they hate most.
- An industrial aesthetic in the home sphere and accent walls are among their least favorite celebrity trends.
- Celebrities also gravitate toward a monochromatic and minimalist interior, but designers say this can make a space feel less homey.
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Celebrity home decor has long fascinated people, with shows like “MTV Cribs” and “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” captivating audiences for years.
In fact, part of the appeal of celebrity-focused reality shows like “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is seeing what a star’s home is like on a day-to-day basis.
For instance, fans were thrilled when they got to see what Kim Kardashian West’s home looks like in a video for Vogue’s “73 Questions” series.
Despite their popularity, interior designers don’t always love the way celebrities decorate their homes.
Some celebrities focus on creating a space that looks cool rather than one that feels comfortable in designers’ opinions.
For example, Kardashian West’s self-described “minimal monastery” home, which is both minimalist and monochromatic, wouldn’t be every designer’s cup of tea.
Monochromatic color schemes are popular among celebrities, but this can make a space feel less homey.
"The best way to make a room feel homey is to add layering, texture, handmade pieces, and warm woods," said Kathy Anderson, owner and founder of the luxury interior design firm, Anderson Design Studio.
"Pattern mixing and maximalism is taking the place of minimalism," Anderson told Insider.
Instead of the cool, sleek look of minimalist design, experts are now leaning toward the colorful and plentiful.
"It's timeless to use books and collected items that are meaningful to the client to accessorize and bring a sense of personality to the home," Anderson added.
Many celebrities gravitate toward industrial aesthetics in their homes, using things like Edison Bulbs, which can make a space look too harsh.
"This look is very cool and great for commercial spaces," Anderson said of industrial materials.
"However, in a celebrity home, we want softness, luxury, rich fabrics, textures, and statement furniture pieces," she went on to say.
Likewise, accent walls are a popular trend that designers can find alienating.
"I can't get into an accent wall," interior designer and HGTV star Leanne Ford told Insider.
An accent wall would work in a professional space, but in a home, it can look disruptive rather than welcoming.
The designers also said cool gray shades can make a space look dark and dull.
Bright colors might be a better choice for a home space rather than muted gray, as they will feel more welcoming.
The gray color scheme has "already started to go out, and we're happy about it," Anderson said, speaking for her firm. "Bring on the color!"
And Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke, cofounders of Madcap Cottage, added that they don't like it when celebrities present themselves as design experts.
"We don't like when folks jump into the design business when they have no background whatsoever in design," the design team explained.
Although many celebrities work with designers, they usually aren't experts in the field, which is important to remember as you think about what to do with your own space.
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