The Trendy Home Feature Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent Can't Stand

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent share more than just a great love story: With decades of design experience between them, they have an impressive talent for creating stylish interiors. While the two seem quite similar on paper, they each have their own distinct approach to design — Berkus with a preference for masculine, traditional designs, and Brent with a more adventurous perspective towards interiors. If you take a tour inside Berkus and Brent's stunning home, it's clear that these contrasting styles actually harmonize together beautifully, instead of clashing. But despite their differences, there's one trendy home feature the HGTV stars can't stand: accent walls.

Berkus cheekily credits his and Brent's mutual dislike for accent walls as a key to their successful marriage, but not without good reason. While sharing some paint advice on social media, he elaborated on this stance, saying (via Instagram), "I think that accent walls show a lack of commitment, and I think it's very difficult to actually do a bold color in an open floor plan." Whether or not you think accent walls are going out of style, Berkus and Brent's insight might just inspire you to try alternative ideas that flow all throughout your space.

Although Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have an aversion to accent walls, it doesn't mean their designs lack visual interest. Instead, the design duo recommends creating some drama with a more committed approach. While you may find accent walls necessary in spaces that lack detail, Berkus believes that painting your walls black can be just as impactful, and also adds a sophisticated appeal. If black paint feels too intense for your aesthetic, consider the calming paint trend that's replaced outdated bold accent walls by opting for subtle earth tones. And for those who also can't stand accent walls, it may make sense to simply try out their antithesis: color drenching. This trendy method takes commitment to a whole new level by painting walls, ceilings, and even trim with one color for a boldly cohesive look.

Aside from wall paint, you can also add interest in your space with some creative décor, like Brent does. Plenty of his designs incorporate stunning curves throughout the interiors, from organic marble accents and unique end tables to funky, flexible sconces. Berkus is known to be a big fan of neutrals for wall paint, and instead chooses to emphasize an accent color through décor by painting unexpected places like shelving. The couple has also used panoramic wallpaper to surround a space with some whimsical scenery — a daring, yet refreshing step outside from the typical accent wall.