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5 golden tips for a timeless interior

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Timeless and stylish!

A real home? This is a timeless setting where you can meet family and friends carefree. A comfortable place that consists of durable finishing materials and quality furniture that will last for years.

Interior is everywhere today: in TV programs about furnishing, in lifestyle magazines, in the newspapers, in advertising campaigns. Trends evolve at an untrackable speed of light. Our interior designers know that you don't have to follow these trends blindly. Instead, they provide an insight into the art of timeless furnishing, with 5 unwavering tips for a good foundation.

Why choose timeless finishing materials over trends?

Since interior trends are ubiquitous, it is tempting to integrate them into your new interior. But the one thing all those trends have in common is that they will one day become dated. In some cases, even within a year.

So you prefer to stay miles away from the hype of the day if you don't want to waste money. Some elements are expensive to replace. Just think of the synthetic floor coverings and paneling from the 90s or the mirrored walls from the 80s. So opt for a timeless look. Because timeless, that is not styleless. On the contrary!

5 tips for a timeless interior of your new-build home

TIP 1 - Neutral colors and materials form the basis of a timeless interior

Timeless is sustainable. That is to say: if you opt for a timeless base, you can enjoy it for years to come. You never get tired of it. In the meantime, you can tinker with the specifications according to the trends and your style.

The basis is the colors of your floors, walls, bathroom, and kitchen. Stick to neutral colors like white, gray, and beige and natural materials that never lose their style. 

It is expensive and cumbersome to adjust the design and colors of your floors and walls. To introduce brighter colors and personalize your interior, use accessories; contact a custom home builder in Austin.

TIP 2 - Sustainable furniture pieces are worth their money

When furnishing your home, try to choose sustainable pieces of furniture. Go for timeless cabinets and sofas that you will still like in 10 years. Of course, you choose furniture because you like it. But don't let that blind you. The lasting character of the pieces and, above all, the quality must be paramount. 

If you opt for high-quality, durable, and timeless pieces, you will see that the investment will save you in the long term. Your furniture will last longer, and you will get tired of it less quickly. 

TIP 3 - Functionality is as important as beauty

For example, if you want to buy a closet, measure the space where it should be. The cabinets must be easily accessible. Open and close all drawers a few times; test them out. 

Also, think carefully about what you will store where. A nice sideboard in which your things do not fit is not user-friendly. Do not hang a wall rack in a room where you can bump into it, etc. 

Make sure that your furniture is not only beautiful but also useful. Otherwise, you will quickly want another…, and then you will end up much more expensive than if you immediately buy the right piece of furniture. 

TIP 4 - Think in the context of the big picture

If you want an interior that does not get boring, elements should not determine the room or your home. A bright wall, a statement sofa, a colorful carpet: everything is possible, but make sure it's not the only thing you see when you enter. Go for balance instead of dominance. 

TIP 5 - Personal style is unique

Last but not least: interior design is not an exact science. There are no rigid rules. After all, you know yourself and your family best.

Contact Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes You know for yourself what you always liked and probably will find beautiful.