How to achieve a timeless look in your homeConsider your floor plan. Get inspired but don't limit yourself to interior trends. Stick to a neutral color palette. Modernize yourself with art and decorative elements.
Part of what gives a room a timeless style is the use of classic patterns such as damasks, botanical elements, stripes, and squares. As a general rule, it's best to avoid modern prints, such as chevrons, animal prints, and strong geometries. This isn't to say that they can't look pretty in traditional spaces if carefully managed, but there's no guarantee that these modern prints will stand the test of time. Also remember that it's best to use at least three patterns in a single room and vary the scale of all three.
For example, try one big, one medium, and one small; one large and two different mediums; or one small and two different mediums. It is also important to distribute the patterns evenly throughout the room. If most of them are all on one side of the room, the entire space will look unbalanced and will wreak havoc on the symmetry of the room. In terms of interior design, trends are decoration styles with differentiable characteristics that usually last 10 to 20 years.
American modernism, from approximately 1919 to 1939, was a trend. Mid-century modernity, from approximately 1945 to 1969, was also a trend. They're things like poufs from the 1970s and avocado-green kitchen appliances. And, just like before, the addition of a different color (in a proportion of around 10%) can fulfill the same accent color function in a black room as in a neutral room.
When in doubt about whether the choice you're making for your home is timeless, ask yourself these 3 questions to test your instinct. Stick to neutral colors (yes, black is a neutral) You can subscribe by downloading my 11 secrets that only designers know to make your space a rock. If you're curious to know how decorators and designers prepare a home look for a magazine, you'll love taking a look at these 11 secrets. You'll learn how to decorate your room from the floor up and it'll work in ANY space you have.
It was great that you suggested combining old and new pieces to create a timeless home decor.
