3 Outdated Trends HGTV's Jenn Todryk Is Sick Of Seeing

Stars of HGTV reality shows see it all when it comes to home décor — so they know better than anyone when there's an interior design trend that officially slides from the "cool" category into the "outdated" one. So it's no surprise that in addition to sharing some of their favorite tips and tricks, designers also speak out when they see a trend lose its luster. Jenn Todryk, the host of the show "No Demo Reno," shared the three she hopes to stop seeing in one of the episodes from the second season.

First up, she wants to say goodbye to kitchens that pair dark counters with shiny hardware. Next on her list is beige bathrooms — why not liven up the place with a little color and depth? Finally, she suggests sprucing up bedrooms that, thanks to outdated elements such as stucco walls, feel more like a dorm room than a grown-up oasis.

The good news for anyone with these not-so-trendy trends in their home? Todryk also knows better than anyone that sometimes a major change is easier than you realize. On "No Demo Reno," she specializes in overhauls without major demolitions. So, along with knowing these design fads have to go, she also offers some genius solutions to make spaces more fun, inviting, and modern.

Since your kitchen is a place where you create and share meals — often with loved ones and guests — it's one of the most important rooms to keep feeling fresh and welcoming. That's why Jenn Todryk avoids shiny kitchen hardware at all costs. For her, items such as shiny gold drawer handles and glossy cabinet knobs are just some of the dated kitchen hardware trends that are out.

The shiny knobs can feel especially out of style when paired with dark countertops. Black countertops in materials such as Corian and granite were super popular starting in the 1980s, and the trend continued into the 2000s. More recently, though, designers have gravitated towards lighter shades, including white, beige, and gray.

On the "No Demo Reno" episode, Todryk works with the homeowners, who know their kitchen needs a fresh reset but want to keep their light cabinets. She replaces the hardware with pieces in a brushed brass, keeping them within a similar color scheme but minimizing the shininess for a more sophisticated, modern look. She also swaps out the dark countertops for lighter ones, making them a better match for the light cabinets and thus giving the whole space a more airy, open feel.

Next, Jenn Todryk moves on to a Jack and Jill bathroom in a boring beige. Another problem with the room? It hadn't been updated to accommodate the family's growing kids. Its bathtub might have been great for when they were little, but one of Todryk's first moves is to swap it out for an enclosed walk-in shower they'll be able to use in the years to come.

In addition to creating a bathroom more suited to older kids, she wanted to ditch its drab, outdated beige color scheme. Throughout the room, she replaces cream-colored fixtures and tiles with whites, grays, and blacks. These are easy to clean and can appear less dingy-looking than beige. Plus, the darker colors fit with the overall goal to keep this a bathroom that can grow with the boys — with a mature and neutral backdrop as a base, they'll always be able to add in artwork, colorful towels, or themed knickknacks to give the bathroom a little pizazz.

While working with another couple on a single-room reno, Jenn Todryk wanted to make sure their master bedroom got the renovation love it deserved, noting that many parents fix up other places in the house before focusing on their own space. This can make their room feel more like a dorm room rather than a peaceful space for tired parents. Her first task is updating the walls, which were textured and stuccoed. Stucco, in particular, has fallen out of favor in many regions, in part because it absorbs quite a bit of moisture. As a result, it can date older homes or make them feel a bit commercial.

Rather than undergo an expensive wall overhaul, Todryk sands down the rough walls and ceiling until they are smooth, making them appear more sophisticated. She also adds board-and-batten-style trim to give the room more character and plays around with paint color. By making the closet doors and trim a matching accent color, she brings some trendy liveliness to a previously dull space.

Finally, she suggests replacing the assortment of furniture they'd collected. Previously, it was a mishmash of hand-me-down pieces that didn't fit in anywhere else, adding to the dorm room feel. By swapping those out with a new bed frame, nightstands, and matching bed linens, she is able to give the parents the oasis they deserve after a busy day.