20 Design Trends That Never Go Out of Style
White Kitchens
Whether outfitted with traditional details or sleek, modern accents, a white kitchen will stand the test of time. In this design by Gioi Tran, streamlined cabinetry and fixtures paired with neutral walls and hardwood floors create a space that will look contemporary for decades to come.
Black and White
While color trends come and go, black and white remains a classic combination. As in fashion, this high-contrast duo creates drama in any space. Here, designer Brian Patrick Flynn transformed this contractor-grade bathroom into an elegant, classic space with white subway tile walls, black porcelain tile floors and an aged iron chandelier.
Vintage Finds
A design rule that's sure to remain true? Every room in your home needs a unique vintage piece. Even in newly-decorated spaces, distressed or worn pieces create a collected, designer look.
Marble, Marble, Marble
This romantic bathroom designed by Mark Williams gets its wow factor from a timeless material:
Carrara marble. This stunning stone's dramatic veining makes it a striking option that won't soon go out of style.
Built-In Shelving
Built-in storage in your home offers utility without extra furniture, and can be a huge selling point should you ever decide to move on. This storage space achieves a romantically worn feel of a classic in-home library while keeping the room up-to-date with fresh white bookshelves.
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Fireplaces
Love the fire side? You're in good company. Fireplaces and stoves have mostly moved from necessities to nice-to-haves, but the demand for these hypontizing extras shows no sign of burning out. This rustic bedroom has a double-sided brick fireplace that can be enjoyed from this room or the adjacent sitting room.
Gallery Walls
Whether you fill it with family photos or original artwork, large-scale prints or small pieces, bold hues or black and white, a salon-style gallery wall is always a good design decision. Mix frame styles and colors to create an eclectic look like Coddington Design did here, or go traditional with matching frames.
Plush Rugs
Carpet comes and goes in design popularity, but plush rugs atop hard-surface floors are always in style. Use rugs to delineate spaces within an open floor plan, or just add a bit of softness underfoot.
Metallics
While the metal du jour may change -- from brass to gold to copper to silver -- the shine that metallics offer never goes of style. Mix them with mirrored objects like designer Brian Patrick Flynn did here to reflect the shiine around the room.
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A Bold Focal Point
While neutrals never go out of style, a bold accent piece that's swapped seasonally or yearly can help keep it fresh. Here, pink pillows and a pink plush throw add color to a room that is made up primarily of gray tones.
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