Have you ever flipped through your parents’ old photos and physically cringed at their questionable fashion choices? In the same vain, future generations might shudder at our see-through crop tops and reimagined spool heels.
But if there’s something constant about trends, it’s that they always change. The same goes for interior design fads.
Unfortunately, unlike giving our closet an overhaul, most of us can’t easily (or cost-efficiently) uproot our entire home décor. As a result, you want to create a classic look that will stand the test of time and won’t appear past in the coming years.
For everlasting design, follow these tips!
What Are the 5 Timeless Design Elements?
Although creating a classic living space might seem daunting initially, it only takes a few pieces to reinvent your home and keep it from going out of style.
Take the leap of faith, and we promise it’ll be worth it. Here’s where you should start:
Respect Symmetry
The human eye is innately drawn to symmetry and balance. So, regardless of whatever’s happening with your decorating, a symmetrical room will always be nice to look at.
As a result, you should focus on decorating with matching halves to help you achieve balance. For example, place 2 leafy plants on each side of your front door or matching lamps in 2 corners of the room.
To spruce things up, include a focal point and accessorize it with symmetry. On an ornate mantle, place matching vases on either side and a singular item in the middle, or position matching chairs on both sides of a sofa. Ultimately, aim to create a mirror image on each side of the room.
Include a Focal Point
If you want to take the reigns and control where a visitor’s eye lands, add an attention-grabbing focal point – a timeless room is never without it.
Focal points may naturally occur in some rooms, such as with mantle pieces, charmingly-colored walls, or large picture windows. But if your room doesn’t have one, you can easily make it yourself. Depending on your interests and the look you’re going for, your focal point can be dramatic artwork, captivating pieces of furniture, or a radiant artificial vertical garden that adds a touch of nature.
Whatever it is, ensure you place it where your eye naturally goes after entering a space. Then, arrange your furniture around it, and voilà!
Quality Is a Top Priority
Good quality furniture, fabrics, and accessories will surely provide the timeless character you seek.
Unfortunately, the best-quality items usually come with a steep price. So, pick pieces you can afford and decorate your home with the top quality that suits your budget. There’s no need to break the bank for a renovation project!
If your budget allows it, invest in high-quality décor that will successfully shape the spirit of your home and will last for many years with minimal wear and tear. After all, buying cheap, low-quality goods can only be beneficial for the short term, and each piece will quickly lose its luster.
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Avoid Trends
Simplicity is the only trend that will never go away, which means it’s the only one you can count on if you want a classic interior.
Timeless design doesn’t fall into any category because it resists trends with built-in expiry dates. So, by focusing on functional, sophisticated, and subtle décor, your room won’t age after a fad passes.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with trendy pieces. On the contrary, interspersing modern artwork or contemporary greenery like faux green wall discs over antique pieces of furniture is encouraged. Just remember to relegate the trend to something that can easily be changed. Ultimately, you should aim to produce a sense of order and balance with your decorating.
Neverending Neutrals
Just like any other trend, color palettes often go in and out of style. Except for neutrals. These colors fit well in any space and transcend time and trends.
Beige, off-white, and gray shades have a strong presence in traditional homes, but they’re often paired with signature colors to form the perfect backdrop for artwork, statues, and intricate lighting. Neutral colors can act as a great base for changing color trends and can lovingly co-exist with bright shades.
Beyond this, neutrals are also a great choice for spare or flex rooms which may have a variety of purposes, from office to guest room and home gym, throughout your period of living in a property. If you have an underutilized space in your home that you think would make a good flex room, be sure to research the best flex room ideas and decide on decor and color themes that will be perfect however you intend to use it.
But even if you’re not one to experiment with unconventional colors and designs, it never hurts to go all neutral. At least you know it’ll never go out of style!
Final Takeaway
By de-mystifying timeless design, you’ll hopefully realize how easy it is to achieve.
Above all, the important first step is to outline what you want your space to look like. When you have a rough picture in mind, follow these tips and start putting your timeless home together.
