8 Timeless Home Décor Trends

Like most modern things today, interior design often undergoes sudden and dramatic changes but it isn't always possible to keep up with these latest trends when it comes to your home. To be on-trend will require a substantial investment in time and money, so homeowners will not be likely to transform their homes regularly.

However, there are certain décor trends which are timeless and choosing a timeless style, to begin with, can save you so much money in the future.

Here are some 8 timeless trends in home décor to consider.

1. Neutrals

Neutrals like beige, grey and shades of white are classics in home décors. They give interiors a fresh, pristine appearance and create a warm and restful ambience. 

With a neutral palette as your foundation, you can jazz up your space with pops of colour and patterns, in keeping with the latest fashions, with accessories like throws, pillows and cushions which are inexpensive and easily updated when no longer trendy.

2. Natural Woods

Natural woods have been used forever because they are durable, add a feeling of natural warmth, comfort and pleasing texture to interior décor and because of their versatile uses in flooring, furniture, ceilings and decorative items. 

3. Greenery

Adding greenery to your home gives freshness, life, colour and texture to your home. Plants will personalise your space whatever their size or type and using natural containers like baskets or pots will give additional texture appeal. Also, they can be moved around easily and are not expensive to buy or replace. 

Indoor plants can suit any home design, so they will never go out of style. 

4. White Kitchens

As white reflects light, white kitchens not only look neat, fresh and brighter but also make the space appear much larger. A monochrome palette makes it easier to unify the cabinetry, countertops, fixtures and flooring to give a timeless and continuous look to a kitchen.

White kitchens blend with any style of home or kitchen whether traditional or modern. And, they can always be dressed up with an indoor plant or by adding a few interesting items or appliances on your countertops to add a splash of colour.

5. Built-in Shelves

Built-in shelves add to the functionality and character of your room especially with your collection of books, objets d'art, family heirlooms and other personal knicknacks. With these items all arranged together, the look and feel of the room is tidy, ordered and not cluttered.

Permanent features like these also help to increase the resale value of your home.

6. Picture Walls

Creating a feature wall to exhibit and parade a collection of your favourite art or photographs which reflect your personality or the personality of your family is an enduring trend. Use simple, similar frames or mix things up with an array of ornate variations. Extending the picture wall up to the ceiling will create the illusion of a larger space. Periodically experiment with the order of and the artefacts on this picture wall to keep the appearance interesting. 

7. Mirrors

Mirrors are a classic design trend as they reflect light which makes any space appear larger and brighter. They look stunning whether oversized and mounted alone on a wall or as several smaller pieces displayed salon-style. They're also practical because they serve a function.

8. Layering

Layering creates an inviting and homely interior when the pieces are combined cleverly with the right mix of textures and fabrics. The trick is not to over accessorise as less is more, bigger items are better than lots of little pieces, restrict your colour palette to a few colours and use different sized items. Layering should look effortless, balanced and done with a purpose so as not to appear like clutter. Use cushions, blankets and throws, wall decor, art, photos, mirrors, sculptures etc. to create a layered look that is stunning and which elevates the entire room.

Don't follow each and every current interior design trend. Rather decorate your home using some of the age-old timeless design techniques then, only occasionally, add a touch of fashionable colour or modern accessory to uplift your interior and keep it interesting and appealing.

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