May 7, 2024
Designing Your Forever Home: Timeless Trends and Long-Term Considerations:
Are you dreaming of a home that will stand the test of time? A space that reflects your style, accommodates your needs, and evolves with you as life unfolds? Designing your forever home is an exciting journey, but it requires careful consideration of timeless trends and long-term strategies.It’s okay to have both on trend items partnering with long term style. I’m going to unpack how you can create a home that remains beautiful and functional for years to come.
Embrace a Timeless Flow: When it comes to designing elements for your forever home, architectural features, such as clean lines, symmetry, and proportion, create a timeless foundation that can be enhanced with contemporary touches. Consider the flow of your living spaces, the placement of fixtures and appliances, and the organisation of storage areas. Designing with functionality in mind allows your home to adapt to changing needs and lifestyles seamlessly.
Choose Durable Materials: Invest in durable materials that can withstand the test of time and daily wear and tear. Opt for hardwood floors, natural stone countertops, and quality cabinetry that not only exude elegance but also offer longevity and resilience. Here’s the thing to remember, natural products have been around for many years, and aren’t going anywhere; so you’re guaranteeing yourself an aesthetic that will still be relevant in 15years. And secondly, although the upfront investment is high, the maintenance costs are lower due to their durability and therefore your long term investment is lower.
Future-Proof Your Design: Anticipate future changes and plan for them in your home design. Incorporate flexible spaces that can serve multiple purposes, such as a home office that can double as a guest room or a bonus room that can evolve as your family grows. You can also apply this approach in how you design your storage; study nooks turn into linen cupboards, walk-in robe storage turning to large item storage. There are so many ways to create flexibility through your home to make it more liveable over the years.
Optimise Natural Light: Never in my life have I heard the words, Natural light is off trend. No, natural light is always my clients first briefing point. We all want it, and we can all get versions of it. Maximise windows and skylights to bring in abundant daylight and create a connection with the outdoors. Natural light not only enhances the beauty of your home but also contributes to a healthier and more sustainable living environment.
Go wild with Décor: This might be a controversial thing to say, but I have a theory on décor and budgets. Don’t spend oodles on décor. Now I’m excluding large purchases like couches, floor rugs and art. But all other areas, why invest when it’s the one spot you can be flexible in how you design and style your home. Décor is the easiest area for you to display what’s on trend and change your style over time. And there are amazing recycling companies and approaches you can use to remain sustainable. Here is where you fixate on a trend.
Designing your forever home is not just about creating a beautiful space; it's about laying the foundation for a lifetime of memories and comfort. By incorporating timeless trends and long-term considerations into your design process, you can create a home that evolves gracefully with you, reflecting your style, accommodating your needs, and standing the test of time.
