If you prefer classic, elegant, and timeless design, there are interior design solutions for you.
You can decorate your home in a way that it will not go out of fashion in the next 10 years or longer.
If you want to decorate your home in a way that will be timeless and not trendy, see the interior designer tips below.
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Clean and Tidy
A clean and tidy home is always in fashion.
Don't clutter your home up with too much stuff.
One larger accessory is better than a lot of smaller accessories.
Every horizontal surface does not need to be covered in accessories.
The Right Fit
Make sure everything selected for your home is the right fit.
Furniture needs to not be too small or too big and must be comfortable.
Light fixtures need to be scaled appropriately for the space.
There should be a good conversation distance between furniture while leaving an appropriate traffic path.
Don't Follow Trends
Whatever the trend is currently, don't do it.
If everyone has a certain accessory, don't add it.
If everyone decorates with a certain color, choose a color that you haven't seen in a while.
Avoid decor catalogs.
If it isn't in style then it can't go out of style.
If you must have a trend, use the trend on a pillow that you don't mind replacing in a few years.
Think about what you wanted in your dream home over the past 20 years and only put in the dreams that didn't change over the years.
Natural, Not Man Made
For timeless interiors, select natural items instead of man made items.
Use real wood floors instead of laminate.
Use real granite countertops instead of solid surfacing.
Use stone floors instead of tile.
Absolutely avoid any man made surface that attempts to mimic a natural surface because it will look fake.
Simplicity
Don't use overly ornate furniture or fabric with busy patterns.
Use basic quality fabrics with a nice texture.
Select quality over quantity.
Look to the Past
See what was in fashion for homes 100 years ago.
If those home trends have been in fashion for the past 100 years then they should be considered timeless.
Such items include hardwood floors, white bathroom fixtures, and hand woven oriental rugs.
Special Pieces
Select pieces for your home that are a bit special or one of a kind to get a timeless look.
They can be made with a unique wood or stone.
Use natural elements for classic timeless interior design.
Decorate with items you pick up while traveling to far away places.
Put one of a kind or limited edition art on your walls, not unlimited prints.
If you can't afford quality special items for your home, decorate over time instead of feeling the need to fill your home with lesser quality trendy items.
Durable
Make sure to purchase furniture and accessories for your home that are durable to withstand years of use.
Your design can be timeless, but may have to be updated if your furniture and accessories look tattered.
Consistency
The design style of your home and quality of finishes should be consistent throughout your home.
Guests should not be surprised by completely different decor if they go in a different room of your home.
If you like many different styles then your style is an eclectic mix, so have a mix in every room, not one room be one style and another room be another style.
Architecture
The architecture of your home should not be overlooked when decorating it.
Emphasize the best features of your home and make sure the exterior style matches the interior style.
