Trends

Let's talk trends.....
As in fashion, just because it is a trend, doesn't mean you should jump on the bandwagon and follow. Think acid wash...that wasn't ever a good look. On the other hand, some trends are fabulous and become a classic. Think of the little black dress. At one point, that was just a first on the runway. In design, most trends are fleating and will date your home. i.e. pickled floors and cabinets, teal carpet and tile, gotta love the pink, green and blue commodes, or the avocado appliances. On the other hand, stainless is here to stay and stone floors are timeless.

I grew up in the business and I remember my dad talking to his team of designers in the 80's warning them to stay away from anything trendy when specifying hard surfaces and big ticket items. If they loved mauve, for instance, use it in accessories, decorative art, pillows and wallpaper. These are easily replacable and inexpensive options to change when they want to jump on another trend. If you allow them to use it in their carpet, sofas, tile etc., when they tire of it, which will be soon, they won't call you, because at that point they will realize you steered them in the wrong direction or "allowed" them to make such an expensive mistake.

So unless you have unlimited funds...go for the classics and buy a piece or two that allows you to be current, hip or trendy. Paint a wall, buy a few pillows and save your money for the next trend!