It’s January 2025, and the hangover from the 'HGTV Effect' is finally fading. We have spent a decade gluing MDF strips to our walls and sliding heavy doors over our bathrooms, but the era of 'fast fashion' architecture is over. Robert Smith breaks down why it is time to retire shiplap and barn doors and how to pivot toward design choices that prioritize integrity, proportion, and timelessness for the new year.