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I think perhaps they are trending that way, at least a little. The houseboat was very modern, and they did the mid mod house. My feeling is, they can do shabby chic all day long, as long as they keep doing high quality work at a cost that middle America can afford.
Oh they can have at it, but frankly I've never gone for their style (or shabby chic in general) though I think they are a cute and smart couple. I wish them all the success they so well deserve.
Which just shows you, you like what you like. I never paid attention to trends. If people share my aesthetic, great, but if not, I'm not about to re-do my house.
Oh they can have at it, but frankly I've never gone for their style (or shabby chic in general) though I think they are a cute and smart couple. I wish them all the success they so well deserve.
Yes, I agree. I like a little bit of crummy mixed in to my decor....patina, I mean. But not a bunch of fake old stuff.
I think that "timeless" depends on your definition of timeless. If you think it means that everyone has to love and want it, then nothing is timeless. If you mean something that may not be the most popular thing going at any given time, but a critical mass of people still like it, then I think there is plenty that fits. These have all been around for decades, even centuries, and while they may wax and wane in popularity, there are still always people who choose them
A few examples
marble counters
subway tile backsplash and bathrooms
hardwood flooring (color, plank width, etc. might vary, but people are still going to want hardwood)
lots of windows and natural light
white cabinetry
nice landscaping
I agree. While they can be a good solution when there is no room for a door swing, I think they are being over used.
If someone could come up with an elegant solution for this concept, for folks whose homes aren't rustic, they might have a winner.
Pocket doors solve this problem, but they have to be built in when a home is built....Extremely expensive to add later. These go back to at least the Victorian Era!
I think that "timeless" depends on your definition of timeless. If you think it means that everyone has to love and want it, then nothing is timeless. If you mean something that may not be the most popular thing going at any given time, but a critical mass of people still like it, then I think there is plenty that fits. These have all been around for decades, even centuries, and while they may wax and wane in popularity, there are still always people who choose them
A few examples
marble counters
subway tile backsplash and bathrooms
hardwood flooring (color, plank width, etc. might vary, but people are still going to want hardwood)
lots of windows and natural light
white cabinetry
nice landscaping
Add butcher block counters....still popular - not as popular as granite. They seem more popular in old houses where they make since given the time period the house was built. I frequently see them in butler's pantries and pantries in new houses. Ikea even sells butcher's block counters.
Add butcher block counters....still popular - not as popular as granite. They seem more popular in old houses where they make since given the time period the house was built. I frequently see them in butler's pantries and pantries in new houses. Ikea even sells butcher's block counters.
yep, butcher block is a good addition to that list! My mom has a really nice butcher block rolling island, I think those may be even more popular than counters. And interestingly, you can find them in both a very traditional style and a very modern style!
Hardwood is a good example
Yes timeless, in a sense
But now the "in" colors keep changing
The size of the plank
Even the type of wood
Of course you can always redo good hardwood, but that is not a small task
White cabinets were out for a long time. 20 years probably. And even now, you can tell the ones that are "in" and the ones that are 20 years old+ or have a coat of white paint slapped on them. And as soon as every kitchen in America has them they will be out again
Nothing is timeless anymore. Just decorate the best you can with things and finishes that make you happy
Hardwood is a good example
Yes timeless, in a sense
But now the "in" colors keep changing
The size of the plank
Even the type of wood
I don't know; we pulled up carpet in a home built in the 1950s to find hardwood floors. Simply had them sanded. They looked gorgeous for YEARS (and probably still do; sold that house a few years ago).
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