Designing your home is a substantial undertaking. It’s easy to get caught up in design trends, especially when we are inundated with images of trendy home décor on television, social media, and in magazines. With that, something that is in style now, might not be in style for the duration. When you’re making decisions for your home, it is important to avoid seasonal trends—even though they might tempt us. Instead, you should opt for timeless design choices, because your home is meant to last a lifetime—not a season.
If your home features bright carpets, eclectic cabinetry colors, dated draperies, or small tiles, your home might seem dated in the future. While these are all trends that are popular in 2022, as history stands to prove, microtrends are not going to last a lifetime. Sure, we might be interested in statement carpets today, but a more timeless option is a neutral carpet. Bright cabinetry is interesting today, but who’s to say that we’ll like that tomorrow. We probably won’t. Therefore, since white and black cabinetry has stood the test of time, in ways that bright green and orange have not, you might want to opt for cabinetry that is not flashy and bright. Because once you’ve made substantial decisions like this, you’re stuck with it for the duration.
In terms of the floorplan of your home, there are crucial things to avoid in order to create the most functional home. Many homeowners design their bathrooms, so that they’re small, to enlarge other rooms in their home. Don’t underestimate the amount of space you’ll need in your bathroom. There’s nothing worse than cramped a bathroom that doesn’t give you enough room to house your essentials. You don’t want your morning routine to be worse than it has to be, because of a small, claustrophobia-inducing bathroom. Another room that is often neglected, is the laundry room. Don’t compromise the size of your laundry room, because this space is vital. You’re going to need room for a benchtop and sink, plus space for the ironing board and the appliances themselves.
To recap, how do you keep your home timeless? Well, you’ve got to keep things simple. For example, it is important to use vertical joints and shaker doors and cabinetry. These trends have proven to be timeless. You want to aspire towards a classic look, because then you can impermanently adapt your home depending on the times. Instead of making structural decisions that are specific to the present generation, opt for something that can isn’t specific to the trends of the era.
Above all, a home belongs to you. That means that, the fool proof thing to do when designing your home, is to trust your own stylistic sensibilities. Regardless of the forecasted trends, make design decisions based on your own tastes. That’s where Marc Julien Homes comes in. We know that you have specific needs and wants, and we want to help you make those a reality. We build custom homes for people like you. So, collaborate with us, and we’ll build you a home that’s waiting for you to design its interior to your liking. We want to get to know you, so that you can build the home of your family’s dreams.