Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. Fashion fads come and go, as do popular home design trends.

As much as we love knowing what trends are on their way in, we also try to keep our eye on which trends are on their way out.

Farmhouses, both modern and traditional, remain as popular as ever. The design aesthetic feels warm and inviting — but only if it is done correctly. Like any decor movement, there are trends within ...