As someone who loves experimenting with home décor, I usually try not to judge a trend just because it’s “not my vibe.” After all, one person’s design disaster is another’s Pinterest dream. But some trends go from quirky to questionable real fast—especially when they clash with how we actually live in our Indian homes.
Here are 5 home decor trends that might be better off left on Instagram Reels than in your living room:
1. Platform Beds With Giant Ledges — AKA The Toe-Breakers
You’ve seen them on influencer feeds: minimal wooden beds with broad ledges extending like an aircraft runway. Supposedly “modern,” but practically? They’re shin bruisers waiting to happen.
In Indian homes where we frequently hop out of bed to grab a water bottle or switch off a fan (yes, many of us still don’t have remote-controlled appliances), those ledges are just dangerous. Bonus: You can never fully tuck in a bedsheet without looking like you’re folding a saree around plywood.
2. Ultra Skinny Benches in Entryways — Because, Why Sit Comfortably?
Adding a sleek little bench in your foyer might seem like a great idea. But when it’s only 8 inches wide and has zero back support, what’s the point?
Let’s be real: Indian entryways are meant for more than aesthetics. They’re where you remove shoes, place grocery bags, and sometimes hold short chats with the delivery guy. A wobbly, yoga-level balancing bench just doesn’t make sense. One sturdy armchair or a small jhoola-style seat will do the job (and save your spine).
3. Carpets With Sculpted Patterns — Looks Luxe, Traps Masala
Layered rugs with different pile heights might scream ‘luxury’ in Western homes, but here, they scream cleaning nightmare. Our homes are filled with food aromas, dust from open windows, and the occasional turmeric spill—these rugs don’t stand a chance.
Even robot vacuums get confused on them. Unless you have daily housekeeping help or a Dyson on standby, steer clear. A flat-woven dhurrie or cotton rug is way more forgiving—and easier to beat clean in the sun!
4. Low, Blobby Sofas — Cute Online, Chaos Offline
You’ve seen them: the marshmallow-style couches that look like a giant melted barfi. They’re super aesthetic, sure. But when your relatives visit and need back support (and a proper armrest for that evening chai), they’ll hate it.
Not to mention, sitting this low means you’re basically on the floor. Great if you’re 22. Risky if you’re 42. Or wearing a saree. Or holding hot filter coffee.
5. Messy-Looking Beds — Chic or Just Lazy?
Somehow, the trend of “a perfectly imperfect bed” made its way here. The idea is to make your bed look unmade—like you just rolled out of it, but fashionably.
But in most Indian households, a messy bed just doesn’t fly. Whether it’s your mom coming in to check if you’ve “fixed your bed” or a guest unexpectedly peeking into your room, the judgment is real. And let’s be honest—messy beds don’t spark joy, they spark suspicion. (What’s under that duvet? Laundry? Snacks? A lizard?)
Final Thoughts:
Trends are fun, but function matters more—especially in Indian homes where spaces serve multiple purposes, relatives visit unannounced, and dust has a PHD in infiltration.
Before you jump on a trend bandwagon, ask yourself: Is it beautiful and livable? If it’s not both, maybe just hit “like” and move on.
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