If you’re updating your home this year, consider skipping the trends and creating a timeless space while showcasing your style, taste, and family’s story. As you scroll social media and read your favorite home design magazines, blogs, and other publications, you’ll likely be inundated with home design trend articles that tell you what is in and out. Tune out the trend noise to create an intentionally designed home. Here are some ways to trend-proof your home with timeless appeal.

Ignore trend articles

Articles that tell you the trending home designs and features are captivating and fun to read. However, take these articles lightly because updating your home entirely every year is unrealistic. Another thing to remember about these articles is that as soon as a feature or item trends, it will just as quickly fall out of style. Instead, invest in the things you love while ensuring they will work well with the rest of your home design.

Find inspiration off of social media

As you scroll through your social media feeds, you’ll likely see the same decor styles throughout your feeds. Put your phone down to be truly inspired to create a trend-proof home. Turn to design books and shelter magazines, both old and new, revisit photos from your past travels, spend an afternoon browsing antique shops, visit a fabric store to be inspired by different color and pattern combinations, and spend the time thinking about how you want your home to feel.

Don't get sidetracked by trending elements

The home design industry has elements that go in and out of style. However, some of these trends are classic design elements that are currently trending. This means that long after these features are considered trendy, they will still have longevity. For example, magazines love to say that white kitchens are out, and color is in. White kitchens are a classic design choice that can even trend-proof your entire home. Checkerboard floors are another tried and true, classic flooring selection currently on-trend. However, long after these floors disappear from your social media feeds, they will have the same staying power as they have over the last several centuries.

Invest in custom

Custom furniture, rugs, and window treatments are all hallmarks of a timeless space. These investment pieces are made to fit the exact specifications of your space, which will lay a timeless foundation. These pieces can help a room feel larger while adding warmth and depth. Investing in these anchor pieces will allow you to rotate in more minor, trendier elements, such as accent pillows or throw blankets.

Have an antique in every space

Even if you have a contemporary home, incorporating at least one antique or vintage item per room can help ground the space and create visual balance. An antique chair, chest, piece of art, or side table adds a timeless layer, even if the room is filled with new modern pieces.

Select timeless finishes

The hardware finish you select can have transformative powers for a room. Selecting timeless finishes such as polished nickel or antique brass can trend-proof a room, while a trendier choice, such as matte black, may make a room feel dated.

Decorating and designing a home can be a significant financial and time investment. Timeless, trend-proof design choices can create an inviting home that stands the test of time.

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How to Trend-Proof Your Home