Glass blocks, shag carpets, popcorn ceilings, floor to ceiling patterns, word art. It’s funny how these designs were all the rage at one point in time, but now we shudder at the thought of it. Is it cool to be on top of trends all the time? Or is it better and safer to choose a classic design? At the end of the day, trends do come and go, and you’ll be living in your home for a long time. But also, you would want your home to reflect who you are and not just follow what everyone is doing for the sake of longevity.

The good news is, you won’t have to choose one over the other when designing your dream home – it’s possible to strike a balance. Getting started is the hardest part so don’t worry, here are ways to balance being trendy and timeless in your home.

Invest in durable and high-quality materials

While you can always repaint walls and replace outdated chairs or curtains, you probably want to avoid remodeling big ticket items such as cabinets and fixtures when it goes out of style. The cost and time that you’re going to spend every few years would be staggering and living in your home would be less pleasant with the constant changes.

Investing in quality materials will not only require less maintenance from you, but it also improves your home’s value if you ever decide to sell. It will surely make it a more comfortable place to live when you don’t have to worry about making a major change in your home often.

Here are few examples of home design choices that are timeless and are built to last:

• Stone countertops (quartz, granite, and marble)
• Hardwood floors and natural wood elements
• Fireplaces
• White kitchens
• Built-in shelving
• Stainless steel appliances
• Clean lines
• Metallic finishes (copper, gold, and iron)

When to follow trends

The key to following trends without overdoing is to incorporate it in smaller and subtle ways. If you love a certain trendy pattern, it’s best if you don’t design an entire room around it – regretting it in the future is inevitable.

Instead, save your fashionable choices for the less expensive and replaceable items and use trends as statement pieces rather than as a focal point. Here are a few fun ways to integrate trendy designs, while maintaining the right balance between timeless and modern:

• Accessorise your space with small, statement pieces such as photo frames, cushions, vases, lamps, and more
• Play around with textures and bright colours to contrast smooth, clean lines like accent walls and curtains
• Patterns are a great way to incorporate trends with classic pieces such as rugs and carpets to tie the room altogether
• Vintage doesn’t always mean outdated. A couple unique pieces adds personality to a room

Stay true to you

We’re all guilty of scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest pages and seeing a beautifully designed room then maybe trying to follow it to a tee. It can either go in two ways: feeling envious because the design is challenging to achieve in real life without professional help, or if you managed to recreate it, it doesn’t feel like ‘you’ once you’re living in it.

The bottomline is, remember that your home is yours. Regardless if it’s trendy or timeless, focus on what makes you comfortable in your home. After a long day of work, which type of couch would you rather sink into? Whatever feels like home to you is good enough to put in your house.

Partner with a professional

The most important factor in building a home is to work with a reputable professional. Partnering with a professional is the best way to make sure your home strikes a balance between trendy and timeless.

Trends make your home up to date, exciting, and will surely impress your guests. Timeless features add value and comfort along with stability. During your next build and/or remodel, work with an award-winning team here at Lofty to pull it all together. Get in touch with us today.