The Overdone Home Decor Trend That TikTok Has Ruined

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Before they became of full-blown cultural phenomenon, bows were just a cute and innocent little finishing touch that were used to add whimsy to decor, gifts, and hairdos. But, as with most things, TikTok got involved, and things escalated out of control. The obsession with bows (part of the larger trend of "coquette aesthetic") spread like wildfire through bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens alike. Everyone jumped on the opportunity to master the home decor bow trend, with some going way overboard.

The trend got so big that you can now find basically anything with a bow on it. For example, these MorningRo bow dresser knobs or bow-shaped shower curtain hooks from Linblif. While these are undeniably cute, they do look somewhat child-like, and honestly, if they weren't trendy, they'd probably only be spotted in a kid's room.

While bows used to be everywhere last year, they were quickly replaced by new fads. Other statement decor trends boomed in 2025, like earthy color palettes, which have a much more adult aesthetic. Of course, there are no rules about how to decorate your house. If you're a lover of pink and bows, own it. Some homeowners have been rocking the coquette aesthetic long before TikTok ever got a hold of it, and there is no reason to ditch it just because it's going out of style in the mainstream. As with most interior design decisions, it's key to choose pieces you'll like long-term, rather than buying whatever the internet deems cool today but will ditch tomorrow.

If you like the look of bows but would like to avoid buying trendy pieces or going overboard, that's absolutely possible. TikTok is especially good at creating and propelling microtrends – trends that only last for a few months before audiences get bored and move on to new things. What's great with microtrends is that, well, they're micro. To put it simply, TikTok users weren't obsessed with any and all bows. They especially loved small, delicate, pink, and girly ones. So while these are on the way out, you can still decorate with other types of bows without falling into the trend trap.

For example, you can avoid overspending on trendy items that may soon be outdated by DIYing bows out of what you already have. Consider adding bow cushions to your home with a no-sew DIY, or making some large bows out of scrap fabric to use as wall art. If you'd like to purchase some statement bow decorations, consider swapping trending baby pink for something that matches your personal interior design color palette. Simple colors make the bows look less juvenile and distance them from the TikTok trend, which will prevent the decorations from looking old and dated in a year's time.

And, let's not forget, bows are always in when the holiday season comes around. You can swap out the traditional red holiday bows for some modern options, like these gold velvet Christmas bows from Joottuan. Again, no need to buy new things if you're on a budget. You can repurpose pillows into festive bows to decorate your home for the holidays instead.