When deciding on an interior decorating style for a home, it's crucial to balance current trends and timeless elements. Tempting as it may be to pack your space with trendy furniture, flooring, and décor pieces, this approach could leave any home looking dated in just a few years. After all, trends — by definition — don't stay relevant forever.
This doesn't mean that a home should be void of any trendy pieces. The key is to strike a balance between current trends and timeless style, which can be achieved by following a few simple rules!
Replacing trendy items that could be dated in a few years isn't a big deal with inexpensive things, like living room curtains. However, this isn't a good approach to take with things that are costly to replace, like flooring, cabinetry, or furniture. Investing in quality materials is the best way to guarantee the piece won't go out of style.
Hardwood floors are a great example of an old trend withstanding the test of time. Hardwood flooring remains popular because it looks amazing and is incredibly practical and durable. The same is true for copper, wood, stone, and iron, which are safe bets when purchasing new fixtures, doors, or pieces of furniture. Remember, quality never goes out of style!
To expand on the point above, it's best to implement trends in ways that are low-cost and reversible. Instead of purchasing that trendy couch that's in all the magazines, for example, purchase some equally trendy pillows to accessorize a pre-owned couch.
Opting for the lower-cost investment protects against getting stuck with an expensive and out-of-style couch in a few years. This isn't to say that trendy furniture is totally off-limits. However, going for trendy details rather than building a room around one single trend is much more practical and cost-effective.
In the end, the key to balancing trends with timeless style is to trust our preferences. Buying things simply because they're popular can lead to dissatisfaction before the trend has even passed.
To create a space that feels homey and comfortable, it's critical to purchase pieces and choose colors that we truly love. An interior designer can help incorporate personal preferences into a space while ensuring that everything is complimentary, consistent, timeless, and beautiful.
Since our founding in 1980, the team at The Reflective Designer has transformed homes across Massachusetts and Arizona. With our specialties in space planning, color consultations, and furniture selection, we help people achieve a trendy home aesthetic. We cater to a variety of interior decorating styles for bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and more.
Interested in our personalized services? Our friendly support team is available to answer questions and book complimentary consultations. Get in touch with us by emailing beverly@reflectivedesigner.com, filling out our inquiry form, or calling 978-897-7767 (Massachusetts) or 480-247-3367 (Arizona).
