24 Photos Of Early ’00s Home Decor Features That’ve Become Obsolete In Only 20 Short, Short Years

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While some of the beloved home design trends of the moment are pretty timeless (I’m looking at you, subway tile and mid-century modern), others go out as fast as they came in. The early 2000s were a prime example of this phenomenon; though we’re only talkin’ 20 or so years ago, it’s kind of astonishing how many uber-popular trends from the early aughts really failed to stick around.

Cozy living room with a modern fireplace, framed artwork, and candlelit coffee table. Comfortable seating surrounds the space

Watch any episode of Trading Spaces…and you’ll know what I mean.

Whether you love ’em, hate ’em, or feel indifferent altogether, these are some of the most popular home trends and features from the early ’00s that you just don’t see as much these days.

And if this post jogs your memory about a trend we left off this list, use the comments above or below to add one of your own and your submission could be featured in a future BuzzFeed post.

1. The almighty Tuscan kitchen (or: Olive Garden kitchen) that, I’m sorry to say it, did not evoke even a single authentic Italian vibe. Warning: INTENSE nostalgia ahead…

Spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and modern appliances. A large island with chairs and a decorative light fixture

2. On the subject of kitchens, Travertine tile was a surefire way to ensure that your floors always looked absolutely filthy.

A tiled floor with a natural stone pattern, featuring light and dark marble-like textures

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3. Chevron flooring? Such a vibe.

Kitchen with wooden cabinets, white appliances, and vinyl wood-pattern floor, creating an optical illusion of a wavy surface

4. Quatrefoil was everywhere, too.

Tiled floor with a decorative, arabesque pattern, viewed from a low angle, creating a reflective surface

5. I distinctly remember these rounded drywall edges.

Person stands behind a railing on an upper floor, looking down towards the camera

6. These absolutely GIGANTIC dark wood built-in entertainment centers honestly left very little room for a sizable TV, no?

Large, empty wooden entertainment center with glass cabinet doors in a living room. Some toys and items are scattered on the floor nearby

7. Massive jetted tubs have easily fallen out of favor — only to be replaced by the return of the freestanding bathtub.

Bathroom with large corner bathtub, partially filled, surrounded by tan tile. Blue curtains hang on the wall with a potted plant on the nearby ledge

8. Nothing says “early 2000s” like a big, bold [and usually red] accent wall.

A spacious, unfurnished living room with a ceiling fan, fireplace, TV above it, and hardwood flooring. Walls are partly textured and have a large window

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9. And it wasn’t just red, either. Long before BRAT, kids, we had lime green accent walls.

Home office setup with a white desk, monitor, keyboard, speakers, and a white chair. A green accent wall and framed pictures in view

10. While we’re on the subject of big, bold paint choices, who ever thought “sponge painting” was an aesthetically pleasing idea? (Was this technique created by a primer brand to drive sales?)

Wall with abstract splatter paint design, featuring a textured pattern of dense, overlapping brush strokes

11. Remember this particular style of “open” (but also kind of closed-off) floor plan? 2000s-core, for sure.

Spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel fridge, and marble countertops. Includes a small dining area and appliances

12. Whether you like it or not, cherry cabinets are just less of a thing now.

Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a window with natural light

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13. And sadly, the same goes for golden oak…

Wooden kitchen cabinets with knob handles on a wooden floor

14. I’m thrilled that we’ve done away with the bulky, patterned window valences of yesteryear.

Fabric-covered window cornice with geometric pattern above two large windows in a living room

15. Maybe you’re not a fan of the “agreeable gray” movement we’ve seen in past years…but you’ve gotta admit that it’s better than all-tan-everything, aka “builder’s beige.”

Kitchen counter with a coffee maker, toaster oven, and stand mixer under wall cabinets

16. Ladies and gentlemen: the one and only brown-speckled granite countertop.

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17. If you were alive in the 2000s, you know someone who had this very specific vintage poster.

Framed vintage poster of "Tournée du Chat Noir" featuring an illustrated black cat

18. Genuine question: Am I the only one here who thinks the track lighting era was SO much better than today’s recessed LEDs?

Ceiling track lighting fixture with three adjustable spotlights

19. Rubbed bronze fixtures walked so matte black could run.

Modern bathroom faucet, close-up view, with a slightly worn finish

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20. The era of matchy-matchy bedroom furniture sets.

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21. Wood-paneled basements with those migraine-inducing ceiling lights are rocketing me back to a simpler time.

Basement room with a children's play table, toys, and a vacuum. Exercise bike on the left and a colorful wall decoration above

22. No, this isn’t wallpaper. It’s stenciled (!), and I think we can all agree that we went a liiiittle too hard with stenciling in the early aughts.

Cozy living room with a gray sectional sofa, decorative pillows, and two lit trees. A patterned wall features a large clock and sconces

23. Speaking of walls, I feel like wall niches suddenly stopped being a thing 20 or so years ago.

Simple hallway with a niche in the wall, packages and shoes on the floor, and a door with a mat nearby

24. And finally: Remember the kitchen-desk combo? (I sure do.)

Kitchen nook with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, decorative wine rack, and fruit bowl. Brick flooring and an archway to another room

If there’s a now-obsolete home design trend that you’re thrilled to never see again (or desperately want back), we want to hear from you. Tell us about it in the comments, and your submission could be featured in a future BuzzFeed post.

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24 Photos Of Early ’00s Home Decor Features That’ve Become Obsolete In Only 20 Short, Short Years

Whether you love ’em, hate ’em, or feel indifferent altogether, these are some of the most popular home trends and features from the early ’00s that you just don’t see as much these days.

1. The almighty Tuscan kitchen (or: Olive Garden kitchen) that, I’m sorry to say it, did not evoke even a single authentic Italian vibe. Warning: INTENSE nostalgia ahead…

2. On the subject of kitchens, Travertine tile was a surefire way to ensure that your floors always looked absolutely filthy.

3. Chevron flooring? Such a vibe.

4. Quatrefoil was everywhere, too.

5. I distinctly remember these rounded drywall edges.

6. These absolutely GIGANTIC dark wood built-in entertainment centers honestly left very little room for a sizable TV, no?

7. Massive jetted tubs have easily fallen out of favor — only to be replaced by the return of the freestanding bathtub.

8. Nothing says “early 2000s” like a big, bold [and usually red] accent wall.

9. And it wasn’t just red, either. Long before BRAT, kids, we had lime green accent walls.

10. While we’re on the subject of big, bold paint choices, who ever thought “sponge painting” was an aesthetically pleasing idea? (Was this technique created by a primer brand to drive sales?)

11. Remember this particular style of “open” (but also kind of closed-off) floor plan? 2000s-core, for sure.

12. Whether you like it or not, cherry cabinets are just less of a thing now.

13. And sadly, the same goes for golden oak…

14. I’m thrilled that we’ve done away with the bulky, patterned window valences of yesteryear.

15. Maybe you’re not a fan of the “agreeable gray” movement we’ve seen in past years…but you’ve gotta admit that it’s better than all-tan-everything, aka “builder’s beige.”

16. Ladies and gentlemen: the one and only brown-speckled granite countertop.

17. If you were alive in the 2000s, you know someone who had this very specific vintage poster.

18. Genuine question: Am I the only one here who thinks the track lighting era was SO much better than today’s recessed LEDs?

19. Rubbed bronze fixtures walked so matte black could run.

20. The era of matchy-matchy bedroom furniture sets.

21. Wood-paneled basements with those migraine-inducing ceiling lights are rocketing me back to a simpler time.

22. No, this isn’t wallpaper. It’s stenciled (!), and I think we can all agree that we went a liiiittle too hard with stenciling in the early aughts.

23. Speaking of walls, I feel like wall niches suddenly stopped being a thing 20 or so years ago.

24. And finally: Remember the kitchen-desk combo? (I sure do.)

If there’s a now-obsolete home design trend that you’re thrilled to never see again (or desperately want back), we want to hear from you. Tell us about it in the comments, and your submission could be featured in a future BuzzFeed post.

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Whether you love ’em, hate ’em, or feel indifferent altogether, these are some of the most popular home trends and features from the early ’00s that you just don’t see as much these days.

1. The almighty Tuscan kitchen (or: Olive Garden kitchen) that, I’m sorry to say it, did not evoke even a single authentic Italian vibe. Warning: INTENSE nostalgia ahead…

2. On the subject of kitchens, Travertine tile was a surefire way to ensure that your floors always looked absolutely filthy.

3. Chevron flooring? Such a vibe.

4. Quatrefoil was everywhere, too.

5. I distinctly remember these rounded drywall edges.

6. These absolutely GIGANTIC dark wood built-in entertainment centers honestly left very little room for a sizable TV, no?

7. Massive jetted tubs have easily fallen out of favor — only to be replaced by the return of the freestanding bathtub.

8. Nothing says “early 2000s” like a big, bold [and usually red] accent wall.

9. And it wasn’t just red, either. Long before BRAT, kids, we had lime green accent walls.

10. While we’re on the subject of big, bold paint choices, who ever thought “sponge painting” was an aesthetically pleasing idea? (Was this technique created by a primer brand to drive sales?)

11. Remember this particular style of “open” (but also kind of closed-off) floor plan? 2000s-core, for sure.

12. Whether you like it or not, cherry cabinets are just less of a thing now.

13. And sadly, the same goes for golden oak…

14. I’m thrilled that we’ve done away with the bulky, patterned window valences of yesteryear.

15. Maybe you’re not a fan of the “agreeable gray” movement we’ve seen in past years…but you’ve gotta admit that it’s better than all-tan-everything, aka “builder’s beige.”

16. Ladies and gentlemen: the one and only brown-speckled granite countertop.

17. If you were alive in the 2000s, you know someone who had this very specific vintage poster.

18. Genuine question: Am I the only one here who thinks the track lighting era was SO much better than today’s recessed LEDs?

19. Rubbed bronze fixtures walked so matte black could run.

20. The era of matchy-matchy bedroom furniture sets.

21. Wood-paneled basements with those migraine-inducing ceiling lights are rocketing me back to a simpler time.

22. No, this isn’t wallpaper. It’s stenciled (!), and I think we can all agree that we went a liiiittle too hard with stenciling in the early aughts.

23. Speaking of walls, I feel like wall niches suddenly stopped being a thing 20 or so years ago.

24. And finally: Remember the kitchen-desk combo? (I sure do.)

If there’s a now-obsolete home design trend that you’re thrilled to never see again (or desperately want back), we want to hear from you. Tell us about it in the comments, and your submission could be featured in a future BuzzFeed post.

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