Styled, Staged & Sold’s annual list of the worst home trends of the year—the design choices that can haunt real estate.

It’s that time of year again when we dive into the most “frightening” home design trends of 2025—the ones that could spook potential buyers, clash with current tastes and even potentially hurt a home’s resale value—that is, if you’re not careful.

Throughout the year, designers, real estate professionals and consumer surveys have all weighed in, sharing their disdain for certain looks, layouts and décor choices that can feel outdated, overdone or completely impractical. From furniture faux pas to paint color missteps, we’ve gathered the worst of the worst in countdown fashion.

Find the trends that make designers cringe, buyers roll their eyes and homeowners question what they were ever thinking. Read more here