Timeless Vs Trendy: Interior Finishes for Your Home
The best part about designing your new home is the chance to infuse it with your unique personality. From the kitchen to the bathroom and every room in between, you get to unleash your creativity and make it truly yours.
When it comes to interior design, styles often fall into two camps: timeless and trendy. The question is, which path will you take when personalizing your Ernest home?
Timeless vs. Trendy: Choosing the Right Design Style for Your Home
What Is a Trendy Design?
A trendy design is one that’s fashionable and contemporary—what’s currently stylish. Trends are often cyclical, coming in and out of style over time. A good way to spot a trend is if a style or color palette has become incredibly popular within the last year or two.
For instance, a few years ago, we saw wicker and rattan egg chairs everywhere, from magazines to stores, turning them into a major trend.
One of the most variable trends is color. Every year, color palettes are chosen to inspire designers and homeowners, and they can have a huge impact on a home's look and feel.
While it's a big commitment to repaint an entire room, you can easily embrace a trend by incorporating smaller, more temporary items like blankets, pillows, and towels.
Some examples of trendy design include:
- Grey/Greige Color Palette: While shades of grey come and go, the warmer "greige" has remained popular, acting as a versatile neutral that complements many styles.
- Whitewashed Oak: This rustic, beachy look is often seen in flooring and cabinetry. The natural wood grain remains visible, giving rooms a brighter, more spacious feel.
- Bold Colors and Patterns: Deep, rich colors like blues, greens, and yellows have returned in recent years. Geometric shapes—especially hexagon tiles—have also gained popularity.
- Barn Doors: A love-it-or-hate-it trend, barn doors are practical in small spaces. Once a rustic feature, they now come in many modern styles.
- Floating Shelves: These clean-lined shelves open up a space and are great for displaying favorite décor—if you keep them tidy.
- Mix & Match Island/Cabinet Colors: Contrasting cabinet finishes add depth and visual interest, creating a dynamic kitchen focal point.
What Is a Timeless Design?
The key to a timeless design is simplicity, sophistication, and adaptability. These elements allow a space to outlast fleeting trends and remain beautiful for years.
Our design team lives by this rule: If you'd still love it a decade from now, it's a timeless choice. Anything high-quality or custom-built is typically considered timeless.
Some examples of timeless design include:
- Neutrals: Colors like black, white, brown, or gray pair well with any texture or pattern and create an easy-to-update foundation.
- White Cabinets/Dark Countertops: A classic kitchen look that fits traditional and contemporary styles alike.
- Subway Tile: Clean, bright, and incredibly durable—the definition of a lasting material choice.
- Wood or Wood-Look Flooring: Warm, smooth, and elegant, wood tones elevate nearly any design style.
- Mid-Century Modern: Once futuristic, now timeless—known for sleek lines, organic shapes, and hybrid materials.
We're Here to Help You Find Your Style
Ultimately, the best design is the one that speaks to your heart. Whether you build on a timeless base or sprinkle in trendy elements, the most important thing is that your home feels like you.
No matter your design style, Ernest Homes is here to help bring your vision to life. Explore our floor plans and photo galleries for inspiration, or contact us today to start your personal design consultation. It would be our honor to build a home as special as you are.
