#interiordesignertips How to design a home that is current without being trendy.

It is important to design a home that will grow and change as you need it to. And most homeowners looking to redecorate or design a new home want a look that is current but it wont feel dated in a few years. As a designer, I keep up on what’s new and trendy in design and home decorating and trends change often! So how do you weigh in what is timeless interior design versus a design trend?

I believe creating classic – yet modern and livable spaces is all about making right choices and adhering to smart design fundamentals. Save trendy splurges for accessories and items that can be easily changed and follow these 5 steps for a timeless feel.

Incorporate trendy in accessories that are easy to switch out

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1. Choose furniture that has classic lines

and steer away from ornate and overly busy patterns, shapes and spaces for a room with a timeless look. A timeless design is classic and less is often more. So steer away from over sized, over stuffed sofas as well as those which appear to be overly streamlined.

Choose furniture with classic lines

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2. Choose clean lines

Even though everything goes out of style eventually, chances are overly decorated or ornate styles will be the first ones to go and will show their age more than simpler designs. Only think about the “french country” kitchens with their very ornate inlays and intricate details that were so popular. These looked out of date five later. Hard to put a time stamp on the kitchen below though.

Clean lines are always in style

Dungan Nequette

3. Mix different styles and design periods.

This is one of the most important things to do if you don’t want your home interior to feel stuck in a specific era or design trend. You can always mix classic with contemporary or add a little touch of glam to rustic etc.

Mix interior design styles

4. Mix metals.

Mixing metals is one of my favorite ways to break the matchy matchy and avoid feeling trapped in a specific trend. Combining silver and gold, brass and iron can add visual interest and depth to a space as long as it is done right.

Mix metals for a classic yet contemporary feel

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Wonder how to mix metals? Read here my top 5 tips to take in consideration when planing to redecorate your home.

5. Choose items you love.

Regardless of the trends stay true to who you are and what you love. You don’t have to(and shouldn’t) love any single finish and not everything has to boost personality but you are less likely to tire of a piece if you were always drawn to that style even if it is not the current trend. The goal is to create a beautiful home that makes YOU happy.

Choose items you love for a home that feels timeless

At ReImagine Interiors, the focus is on designing spaces that are classic but current and a true reflection of those who live there. Click here to find out how I can help transform your design dreams into reality. If you have any questions or want to set up an appointment, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us here.