While oxblood is indeed bold, when paired with dark, textured wood grains, the color portrays a sense of quiet luxury. If you're looking for a timeless, but trendy color palette, look no further ...

Dark Cherry Wood Dark, red-toned wood is another common offender, Carcach says. Cherry stains were popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, but today, they can feel overly formal and heavy.

Inside, Trace says: “dark cherry wood everywhere,” an inexplicably angled hallway and a “monstrosity of travertine and marble” masquerading as a fireplace.