By Jennifer Graff | Inspired by Real Simple’s article by Amanda Lauren
Because what’s “in” this year might already be on its way out by the time you get your keys.
If you’re part of the 50-plus crowd moving to Las Vegas for a fresh start (or a well-earned downsize), you’re probably ready to leave the past behind — just maybe not your walls from 2012. Sage green, we loved you for a minute. Gray? You had your decade. But darling, it’s time to move on.
According to Real Simple, here are the shades interior designers say will be so over by 2026:
Deep Reds
That dramatic burgundy dining room you saw on Pinterest? Gorgeous in theory, but a touch theatrical in real life. Think Cabernet walls after two glasses too many.
Fifty Shades of… Nope
Gray was the neutral of the 2010s, but it’s officially out. Homes today crave warmth, texture, and life — not sterile cool tones. If your living room still feels like a Restoration Hardware catalog, consider this your gentle nudge to warm it up.
Black is Back… Out
Sure, it’s chic on the runway, but on your walls? Maybe not. Designers say the pure black look is high-maintenance and fading fast. Unless you have a lighting crew on standby, it’s time to lighten things up.
Pastels
Sweet, soft, and nostalgic — but pastels belong in macaron boxes, not main living spaces. Powder blue and blush pink just don’t deliver the sophistication today’s interiors demand.
Sage Green
It was fresh, it was serene, and it was everywhere. Cabinets, walls, bedding — sage green had a serious moment. But like skinny jeans and shiplap, its overexposure means it’s time to step aside. Don’t worry, there’s a new generation of greens coming in — richer, moodier, and more complex.
Stark Whites
That crisp gallery white may look great in theory, but in real life? Too cold, too harsh, too “did I just move into a hospital wing?” The trend is shifting toward warmer whites, soft creams, and earthy neutrals that feel human — not clinical.
The Real Takeaway
Color trends may come and go, but good taste is timeless. Whether you’re moving into a brand-new home in Summerlin or refreshing your Spanish Trail villa, the key is choosing hues that make you feel something — not just what’s trending on TikTok.
And if you’re part of the over-50 crowd making your next move, this is your permission slip to have fun with it. Your next chapter should feel elevated, inviting, and completely your own. Just maybe skip the gray.
Because no one wants to be out of style before the paint even dries.
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