Interior Decorator Shares 10 Things She’s Not Adding to Home This Year

• As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn’t add to my home in 2024.
• This year, I’m avoiding heavy drapes and tabletops with reflective surfaces.
• I’m also not buying any new furniture or items with disco-ball motifs.

Since people aren’t moving as often as they used to, sales on goods in adjacent categories — like home decor, appliances, and furniture — have taken a dive as well. As an interior decorator, I know furnishing a home can be expensive, so it’s important to invest in pieces that will stand the test of time.

I’ve spent years playing with trends and figuring out what isn’t worth investing in when decorating my home. Recently, I’ve realized there are a few items I’d avoid adding to my space in 2024.