What do you think makes a timeless interior design? Have you ever seen a photograph from a different era and you realize that the furnishings there are no different from the ones that you see in your living room today? And then you end up wondering, how could you replicate this look so that your home will not appear tired or worn out?
Timeless Design Has Staying Power
Timeless design must, understandably, have staying power. This style is not temporary so you must not go for something that’s just trendy or one that appears to be a fad.
If you want a home that’s timeless, then you need to find elements that may have appeared in the past but are still relevant till today and will still be so tomorrow. You need designs that are classic, with materials and hues that were meant to last.
Timeless Design Is Definitive
Classic or timeless design must be enduring. Classic designs are those that make good use of architecture and fuses it with style. Greek architecture is one such style. Just take a look at their statues, stripes, columns, moldings and busts and you would suddenly be able to define enduring style.
A timeless design must also effectively play with details. The decorative elements must complement the existing architecture. Just imagine a mannequin and how you would dress it up. The dress must complement the shape and color of the mannequin or you would be left with an ugly looking dummy.
Your home, therefore, must have frames that will make the design elements pop – and vice versa.
Timeless Design Is Non-Fad
Don’t expect timeless design to get inspiration from trends. It is also not ornate, fussy, avant-garde or opulent. Timeless design is all about sophistication even when the elements are understated. This is a style that is also functional yet not boring or bland.
Timeless style is all about subtlety and adaptability. It is a design that belongs to the environment and space. It can also infuse other design elements from the yesteryears or even from the future.
Timelessness can also mean experimentation where you mix contemporary with modern. No matter what styles you pick to make traditional, make sure that function is always prioritized.
Timeless Design Is Practical
Picking up from the fact timeless designs are functional, it also suggests that your timeless home must be confidently stylish no matter how many years have already passed. It is never boring neither is it over the top.
Timeless homes are proportioned and perfectly scaled. These are, of course, necessary in the creation of a functional space. The furnishings are never wrong since they fit in the space perfectly. The furniture pieces and other design elements bond to create rooms that look sublime.
Timelessness also means veering away from puffy or overstuffed couches and such. This does not mean that you only go for the overly streamlined pieces. Say no also to busy patterns and lines, spaces and shapes.
Timeless Design Has Traditional Hues
You will see a lot of neutral colors in timeless homes. These accentuate an interesting piece often at the center of the room. Grays, beiges and off-whites are ever present and these are often highlighted by bright architectural moldings on doorways, arches or ceilings.
The colors that you pick must form the right backdrop for your furnishings, statues, busts and artworks. Don’t be imprisoned in neutrals, though, as you can also choose from classic colors such as dark green, navy blue or jet black.
Timeless Design Can Also Be Bold
Achieving a timeless look also means veering away from anything that’s busy. You should learn to emphasize shapes and clean lines. Natural materials are also welcome like stone, wood and natural fibers.
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