Timeless vs. trendy design
31 May 2022
Today we are constantly seeing and consuming different and new information in reference to design. There are various styles and trends that change almost daily. It’s challenging to keep up as well as identify your preferred aesthetic. One of the questions our clients ask is how to narrow down and choose a style or find a cohesive blend that ensures their space is timeless rather than trendy. At EHD, we believe that all design, architecture, and interiors should be creatively executed while maintaining timeless design.
What makes design timeless?
Here are four keys to timeless design
Cohesive planning of both architecture + interior design
The most critical key is investing in an architecture and interior design firm you feel confident in advocating for you and your design needs in the beginning phases. When architecture and interior design are combined in house it helps time efficiency and full scope process that enhances function and aesthetics. Finding the right architecture firm to represent you and your build is vital to the success of your custom build project. Planning, designing, advocating, and delivering a brilliant project is EHD’s promise as we help with one of the most significant investments most people make. Finally, intentional architecture is the cohesive planning of your architecture and interior design from the conceptual phase through the completion of the entirety of your project, when the two are combined biases towards trends are corrected.
Intentional architecture
The architecture allows you to be creative and unique through the custom design phase. Innovative design always considers both function and aesthetics blended to create timeless and intentional design. Your approach can include angles, curves, height, and overall space plan concepts when designing. Design with these intentions in mind, what do I want for this space, how will my everyday living look in this space. To enhance the architecture, source impactful and unique materials.
Neutral color palette
When it comes to the hard finishes of your space, like walls, cabinetry, and other built-in features, you should choose a neutral organic design palette used to support a monochromatic color scheme. These colors are white, brown, grey, and their various shades. Some of our favorite shades are White Dove, Cloud Cover, and Dove Wing by Benjamin Moore. By using a neutral color palette, you are embracing the architecture and elevating your style and aesthetic.
Impactful sourcing
This is very important, especially in the current economy where there are many retailers and products to choose from. Choose products that are impactful or sustainable. Products of this style are generally timeless rather than trendy and will ground your space. EHD looks for texture, quality, the color scheme, as well as uniqueness when sourcing products.