Do you want a home that looks good now, or a home that will look good forever? Some interior design choices are very fashionable when you make them but even a few months down the line, they start to look dated, whereas other choices could well look as good now as they do when your kids are all grown up and flown the nest, and maybe even when their kids are all grown up too.
If you want your decor to be timeless, whether because you don’t want to have to keep decorating every few years, or because you just prefer a more classic look, check out these 11 interior design choices that will never go out of style:
1. Bookshelves
Although people seem to be reading less and more of us are reading digital books when we do read, quality bookshelves are never going to go out of style because they look great, they are useful for storing and displaying things, whether those things happen to be books or not, and you can always restyle them by giving them a fresh coat of paint or adding different items onto them to be displayed. If you install a decent bookshelf, you are not going to regret it.
2. Made-to-measure curtains
Made-to-measure curtains, which have been designed to fit your windows perfect, and which have been sewn using the finest fabrics, are never going to go out of style because they are always going to look exactly like they belong in your home, The key to help you elevate everyday living spaces is to have them made in neutral colours, or in a pattern that will always be relevant (stripes, florals, William Morris). They look great and frame your rooms perfectly so they will always be loved.
3. Natural materials
Wood, stone, linen, wool, leather, rattan, and clay age beautifully and stay relevant because they have texture, authenticity, and longevity. They also scream class and elegance, and you can pretty much style them with anything, so no matter how much colour schemes or fabric choices change, they should work with your natural materials.
4. Leather armchairs
If you are looking to add a statement chair to your home, which is comfortable, attractive and likely to last, then unless you are a vegan, the leather armchair is your only choice. The great thing about leather is that it ages as you age, and this changes its patina, so that it always looks different as the years go by. It holds memories. And because leather is such a durable material, as it changes it will still be perfectly usable and perfectly attractive. In fact, some people prefer the aged and slightly weathered leather look to a new piece. Leather chairs are another piece that really do go with anything too.
5. Classical architectural details
Crown moulding, wainscoting, picture rails, panelled doors, archways, and built-in shelves bring enduring elegance to any space that they are used in, and they will stand the test of time with a little maintenance now and then. Oh, and these details feel traditional yet integrate seamlessly into modern spaces, so whatever look you are trying to achieve, they will work perfectly well with it.
6. Neutral and nature tones
If you are looking to paint your walls or buy soft furnishings and you don’t want to have to keep changing them as fashions change and times move on, then you really cannot go wrong with either a neutral palette or nature tones. By this, I mean shades of white, cream, brown, and colours you will find in nature, like sky blue or forest green. If you can see it out in the real world, then it is a colour that is never going to age and never going to look tacky or passe.
7. Black accents
A little black – a lamp, a frame, a handle, a metal trim – adds definition and grounding to a room. This subtle contrast is a core timeless design trick that will work in any room and with pretty much any decor style you can think of.
8. A solid wood table
Table styles come in and out of fashion. Sometimes a Formica table will be all the rage, and other times, glass tables will be what everyone wants, but you know what never goes out of style?. A good, solid wood table in oak. It will ground the room, creating a great sophisticated focal point and, again, it will go with just about any other decor choices you make over the years.
9. Understated, elegant lighting
Chandeliers, lantern-style pendants, alabaster lamps, and simple drum shades are forever stylish, which is why they have all endured for hundreds of years already. Just remember, to keep it classic, you are going to want to avoid ultra-trend shapes; stick to graceful silhouettes, and you will be on the right track.
10. Stripes
Whether it’s on your wallpaper, your curtains and blinds, or your cushions and sheets, stripes are a classic when it comes to print design, so if you want to add some prints to your place, stripes are the place to start.
11. Quality over quantity
Last, but not least it is worth mentioning that, when it comes to timeless interior design choices, quality will always win out over quantity, so even if you need to have fewer accent pieces and less furniture, so that you can afford more attractive, timeless, and well-made peices, it is worth doing because a barer house with high-quality stuff is always going to look better than a house crammed with cheap furniture and accessories, and if you are on a budget, buying good wuality used furnitue can be a great wa to get the timeless look.
Making interior design choices forever, not just the fashion, is an excellent way to ensure that you curate a classy home, and that you don’t have to keep wasting time and money redecorating every few years, so what are you waiting for? Time to make better choices for your home.
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