Designer
Tips to Create a Timeless Space
As part of an ever-changing design industry, we are
consistently presented with the latest in design trends and challenged to stay
current. It can be difficult to decipher which trends have longevity or will
pass quickly as we make design decisions.
A professional designer can help you sort through the latest
looks as you decide which ones are best for your space. While trends are great
as they breathe new life into a tired room, consider a more thoughtful approach:
carefully curate your living space so that
it transcends time and always looks current.
It starts with a mindset. Focus on creating a space that
represents your personal style and functions in the ways you want to live in it.
This approach will make your newly designed space attractive and meaningful because
the elements used are inherently important to you. Don’t be afraid to go
outside the box and mix antiques with modern pieces to create an eclectic and
collected look.
Modern artwork paired with clean and antique furniture pieces give this
space timeless appeal. Photo:
vignette by Dianne Wright, Coats Wright Art & Design (suite 122 at the
Indiana Design Center).
White walls in this living space design by Tom Vriesman of Design
Studio Vriesman create a clean back-drop for a timeless collection of artwork,
artifacts and modern furnishings.
Let’s talk color trends. Painting your walls is the easiest
and most cost-effective way to refresh your space. Instead of painting them the
“color of the year”, consider a neutral and incorporate a trendy color in an
accent pillow, vase or occasional chair. What’s the perfect neutral you ask?
Never underestimate the power of white.
When creating a neutral environment, whites layer
beautifully with multiple textures and there are more than 100 shades of white
to choose from. Best of all, white is the perfect backdrop for featuring
artwork, your collections and allowing colorful accents to shine.
There is nothing boring about this classic white kitchen design by Rob
Klein of Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork (suite 116 at the Indiana Design
Center). The modern profile of the
surfaces and cabinetry keeps the design fresh alongside a tried and true color palette.
By keeping your color story consistent, you can relate
several elements in a room to create a cohesive look. Varying textures in a
single color, such as a neutral like white, makes a bold yet clean statement.
Neutral colors can be safe and impactful selections when it comes to committing
to permanent elements of your project like tile and countertops.
This striking application by Virginia Tile
called “Dome” is from the Subway Lab collection by WOW available at Santarossa
Mosaic & Tile Co. (suite 117 at the Indiana Design Center).
If you are ready to let your personal style lead your design,
rather than chase a trend, you are well on your way to creating spaces that
will continue to inspire you. Visit the Indiana Design Center for more ideas
on your next design project and attend the center’s monthly
designer workshops to learn from the pros.
