Everyone likes to feel that they’re being on trend with their interior décor choices. However, it’s often the most ‘in vogue’ looks that are the ones to go out of fashion the quickest. You don’t want to spend tons of money on a gimmicky ‘improvement’ that makes your home look outdated in a couple of years. Below we’ll outline some of the home décor trends that, if followed, are guaranteed to stand the test of time and save you money on house sale costs should you ever want to do so.
Wall finishes
The majority of home-owners and decorators can recount woeful tales of attempting to scrape 1960s wood-chip wallpaper off of walls & ceilings. The stuff sticks to surfaces like limpets stick to rocks! We’re not knocking all wallpaper – there are some beautiful and elegant ones from which to choose… but do so carefully. Some motifs are elegant and truly enhance an interior for the long term. Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris, for example, designed many patterns back in the 19th century that don’t look out of place in the 21st.
People often knock magnolia emulsion paint, but it’s been popular for decades for a reason. It’s the enduring background colour. Paint a room in a neutral colour such as off white and it becomes the perfect foundation on which to build and layer your decoration. A gallery wall of paintings or mirrors or other flat-lay collection of items works best on a plain, vanilla backdrop.
Window dressing
Windows and their decorative treatment have a huge effect on an area. Revamping your tired windows and window dressings will transform and rejuvenate a space – internally and also looking back into the room from the outside. Replace fussy swag & tail curtains with something stylish such as window shutters.
California Shutters provides shutters to suit any type of home and interior décor style. Shutters can be made-to-measure, so will fit awkward shaped and sized windows. They’re available in a variety of top-quality materials such as hardwood or PVC, the latter being perfect for use in bathrooms and other damp environments.
You can choose from a full-service shutter installation or, if you’re a DIY natural, they provide guides and videos to walk home-owners through each step; including measuring windows, the ordering process and tips on installation.
Furniture
If you’re in the market to renew your living room suite, stick to classic shapes in neutral tones. For instance, a brown leather chesterfield is timeless and practical. As a bonus, it’s very pet friendly in that it’s easy to clean and a bit of scuffing and marking only adds to its character. If you prefer fabric seats, opt for ones that are removable and machine washable. You won’t go far wrong with a plain, heavy-weight cotton; if you want an injection of bright colour or pattern, accessorise it with a throw and tonal cushions.
Flooring
Carpet on the bathroom floor – who ever thought that was a good idea? If you want to inject some colour into a scheme, then there are some great options in vinyl and rubber. Real hardwood floorboards is always going to be a winner; hard-wearing, practical and attractive. They can be used in any room in the house, from kitchen to lounge, cloakroom to hallway. If you need it to be warmer of softer underfoot – for instance in a bedroom – simply put down plush mats or area rugs. If you do want to use carpet (but please, not in the bathroom) go for plain rather than patterned. The latter may be much better at concealing dirt and stains, but eventually it will really date a room.
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