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There is nothing timeless in furnishings. Some weather trends and age better then others. We have Khotans of three generations of weavers. From Chinese inspired to modern geometric. Will the next generation consider them timeless? Who knows? Generally material and workmanship outlasts trends. Diamonds are the only thing I can think of (in my case turquoise) as the mounting can be changed. Furniture, artwork, houses - it comes and goes and sometimes comes back. Sometimes it does not.
There is no way to tell OP which dining room set to invest in.
As far as artwork, you might state reproductions of artists from the Renaissance, etc and I would agree. It might not be my style, but I would say they're timeless.
I don't consider reproductions or posters to be timeless. I would have said framed, original, signed artwork. Even abstract!
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I almost said bookshelves too.
Good one with the vases of fresh flowers.
That made me think - I also think that porches/patios/decks are pretty timeless.
Plant containers on front porches
Clocks in common areas
Afghans or shawls to snuggle up with on a cool evening
Throw pillows
Occasional tables
Queen size beds
Chairs that rock
And I almost said patios, clocks (probably traditional styles) and throw pillows too. Are chairs that rock rocking chairs or just chairs that are so cool they ROCK?? Interesting that you said Queen size beds. You wouldn't think that bed sizes would be popular or not, but I was just recently talking about a 3/4 size bed and how you would probably have to have the mattress custom made, so bed sizes do go out of style.
I gotcha but I'm still saying that leather as a covering for seats, and artwork that is framed are both elements of timeless decor. Styles may differ but that's not what I'm discussing.
For instance, you mentioned:
Bamboo is a sort of wood floor, but I don't think it has the same staying power as oak or pine flooring.
These are not oriental rugs. Oriental rugs come from Afghanistan, India, Iran, and China.
Not every framed art is timeless. A painting of a bunch of dogs playing cards can be surrounded by the most expensive, baroque frame and it still wouldn't be timeless.
Yes, I agree.... But, as a decor, will they stand the test of time? I would argue that a butcher block island is more timeless than one of granite...although I prefer granite.
I could be all wet on this one, but I don't think timeless when I think of a BB island. I have not seen one put in in many, many years. Again, just my experience.
These are not oriental rugs. Oriental rugs come from Afghanistan, India, Iran, and China.
Not every framed art is timeless. A painting of a bunch of dogs playing cards can be surrounded by the most expensive, baroque frame and it still wouldn't be timeless.
I am not an internet shopper when it comes to rugs. Have you looked at modern Nepal lately?
These are not oriental rugs. Oriental rugs come from Afghanistan, India, Iran, and China.
Not every framed art is timeless. A painting of a bunch of dogs playing cards can be surrounded by the most expensive, baroque frame and it still wouldn't be timeless.
Once again, I did not say that ALL framed art is timeless. I said "framed art" as in "It is not likely that the framing of art - various forms of art - classical, contemporary, your kid's art, you name it - is going to go out of style. It's highly likely that art will continue to be framed and therefore, FRAMED ART is probably a timeless element of decor."
Rugs from the Orient - aka Oriental rugs - that I do not consider to be "timeless:"
However, I am not arguing that your list is incorrect. I think that SOME Oriental rugs, SOME coffered ceilings, and SOME framed art, and SOME leather seating options -are timeless.
Once again, I did not say that ALL framed art is timeless. I said "framed art" as in "It is not likely that the framing of art - various forms of art - classical, contemporary, your kid's art, you name it - is going to go out of style. It's highly likely that art will continue to be framed and therefore, FRAMED ART is probably a timeless element of decor."
Rugs from the Orient - aka Oriental rugs - that I do not consider to be "timeless:"
So if you like antiques I can tell you where you can get them dirt cheap.
Yes, please ...
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