Tiktok Decor Trends That Won't Be Making A Comeback In 2023

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, widespread boredom led to very creative DIY home projects. One trend that took TikTok by storm was the "spray foam furniture" project. Instead of using insulation foam to seal gaps and cracks around their home, imaginative DIY-ers repurposed this commodity to create a unique layer around furniture pieces. Using hashtags like #expandablefoam and #cloudmirror, TikTok users shared video footage of their furniture now coated in a layer of bubbly insulation foam.

The effect was a billowing, cloud-like shape that was then painted over in the individual's desired color. This trend was exciting and unique, adding a dash of creativity to otherwise modern or minimalistic rooms, but it was short-lived and quickly replaced with other DIY projects. Ironically the foam's texture was popcorn-like and similar to another brief interior design fad— Bouclé furniture. These white, textured furniture pieces were reminiscent of the #cloudmirror projects, making them briefly popular from 2020 to 2022. 

TikTok is a popular place for people to showcase their DIY ideas, and another concept that took off with a bang was fluted furniture. Characterized under hashtags like #ikeahacks, #diyhome, and #furnituremakeover, dozens of DIY TikTokers shared their carved furniture designs. Fluted furniture refers to interior decor with long grooves on the sides, which adds texture and complexity to its appearance. Many of these designs are expensive, which explains why so many people were intrigued by DIY instructions.

Depending on how much people trusted their artistic capabilities, they would either directly carve the furniture or cut separate wood pieces and superglue them together. This type of woodwork requires more skill and power tools than many people realize, and the end result is only satisfactory if you have a lot of patience and practice. Overall, crafting fluted furniture is more trouble than it's worth, and people have turned to professionally-made pieces rather than attempting to craft the grooves themselves.

Many art history aficionados must have felt personally attacked by the "overpainting" trend that took over #painttok in early 2021. This trend involved artists picking up classic paintings from thrift shops and upcycling them by painting over the art pieces with their own colors and ideas. Talented and trained artists made impressive art pieces through this trend. However, amateur artists don't have the knowledge or discipline to make remarkable custom work.

Directly applying a paintbrush to a canvas takes a person to the point of no return, and unless they have very steady handiwork, their end result won't meet expectations. This trend has fallen off for the most part since most attempts led to botched art pieces. Although the novices have mostly abandoned this trend, some popular TikTokers continue to add inventive or personalized elements to their thrift store art hauls. Many people buy these unique creations online through independent seller sites and Instagram, but the overwhelming majority have abandoned this fad.

The anticipation behind the "Barbie" movie release influenced a vibrant design style that doesn't correlate with other trends on the rise. The "Barbiecore" tag on TikTok has over 300 million views and counting, and people of all ages are embracing fashion, makeup, and interior designs inspired by the all-pink Barbie doll aesthetic. The blend of hot and pale pinks is taking over bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and even the house exteriors of the most daring designers, bringing back a style that typically arises due to pop culture influences. When cult classics like "Pretty in Pink" and "Legally Blonde" hit the big screen, this color palette also spiked in interest. However, as these movies were replaced by others at the box office, the interest in such colors also diminished.

There's no denying this is a playful and exciting trend, but it's unlikely to stick around past the release of the "Barbie" movie. Once the hype dies down, the bright color scheme of these doll-inspired rooms will lose its charm and appear flashy, especially when compared with more classic styles that are on the rise. Pink has a romantic and energizing psychological effect, but this can be overwhelming when used excessively. Many prefer neutral and less vibrant colors in their homes to invoke more relaxing and peaceful vibes. Although it appears like this fleeting craze is returning, consider its future before jumping in headfirst.

With over 150 million views, the #rattan hashtag proves TikTok's interior design crowd is obsessed with this furniture style. The tags #tropicalhouse and #coastalhome are overwhelmed with fully-rattan rooms, including woven furniture, wall decor, and rugs. As popular, practical, and affordable as this material may be, its appearance is too striking to play a major role. The woven appearance is unique and stands out in a room, making these pieces distinct and eye-grabbing. Due to these characteristics, rattan objects are better suited as accent pieces rather than the dominating furniture style. The woven strands and neutral colorings add a touch of naturalism to rooms, giving them an air of coziness that meshes well with boho, coastal, Cottagecore, and rustic styles.

Although all-rattan rooms once dominated the "FurnitureTok" crowd, coastal and boho aficionados are transitioning into using wood, metals, and other materials that complement wicker accents. Since maximalism is on the rise, all neutral-toned furniture has less hype than it once did, contributing to this prominent trend's decline.