Halogen Potlights(01 of10)
Open Image ModalOnce quite popular, halogen potlights now make ceilings look like airport runways. "It's not green and it's not the most attractive way to light a home, we know better now," says interior designer and co-host of "Love It or List It," Hilary Farr. (credit:Geoff S./Flickr)
The Solution: Use LED Blubs(02 of10)
Open Image ModalIf you can't reduce the amount of potlights in your home, swap the bulbs for soft white LED blubs, says Farr. "They are quite expensive, but will save a lot of energy and money." Adding dimmer switches will also help you control the balance of light. (credit:choness via Getty Images)
Too Much 'Natural' Wood(03 of10)
Open Image ModalFrom baseboards to kitchen floors to cabinet doors and wainscotting, Farr says old homes tend to be filled with a wide variety of finishes. "It just looks tired and so '90s." (credit:irina88w via Getty Images)
Solution: Divide And Conquer(04 of10)
Open Image ModalMinimize the amount of wood in your home by painting trims and doors a soft white, then buff the floors or sand and refinish them to make them stand out, says Farr. (credit:piovesempre via Getty Images)
Carpet(05 of10)
Open Image ModalAnother look that worked in the '90s but doesn't belong in 2016 is carpets, and especially coloured carpets and nylon carpets. And if you still have carpets in a bathroom, it's time to pull it out, not only is it outdated, it's just nasty, says Farr. (credit:Fuse via Getty Images)
Solution: Go Neutral And Natural(06 of10)
Open Image ModalIf you must have carpets in bedrooms or as a runner on stairs, choose materials like wool or bamboo in neutral tones, says Farr. "It will be healthier than synthetic which gives off toxins, and will wear better over time, and will instantly upgrade the look of your home to this century." (credit:Design Pics via Getty Images)
Ornate Kitchens(07 of10)
Open Image ModalWhether in natural wood or white washed, kitchens with intricate mouldings and carved bits aren't just old fashioned, they're out-dated, too, Farr says. (credit:David Papazian via Getty Images)
Solution: Install A New Backsplash(08 of10)
Open Image ModalAn over-the-top kitchen can be taken down a few notches by removing and re-sanding some of the carved wood pieces. If your backsplash is the problem, consider demolishing it or, if possible, lying new tiles right on top. Even new knobs can help make an old kitchen looks modern, says Farr. (credit:Nancy Rose via Getty Images)
Oversized Furniture(09 of10)
Open Image ModalThey may be comfortable, but they sure aren't fashionable. Bulky leather sofas with matching love seats are much too big for the average home, says Farr. (credit:MoneyBlogNewz/Flickr)
Solution: Buy New Furniture(10 of10)
Open Image ModalSorry, not much else you can do here. Fortunately, there are smaller pieces that are both comfortable and affordable, says Farr. (credit:vicnt via Getty Images)