Design is Never Done

Current Design Trend [source]

So many times we are focused on just finishing a project. It’s a lot of work (not to mention money) to change things around, especially in your home. But as it goes, with the nature of interior design, things are constantly moving and changing. Trends come and go. People and their relationship with spaces change based on their different needs. With use and time, furniture, fabrics, and accessories change and become worn and need to be replaced. Whether you like change or not, it is a fact of life that interior design needs to be changed periodically. 

60's Interior Design [source]

There are definitely ways to make your investment in your home last longer, such as using a neutral color scheme on more expensive items like couches and being “trendy” with less expensive items like throw pillows. 

70's Design Trend [source]

Another interesting element about trends is that they always come back around. But it takes time to appreciate them. Looking back at pictures of houses from the 60’s and 70’s, they have a vintage feel because the look is starting to come back in style. However, styles from the 80’s and 90’s aren’t quite there yet. 

80's Design Trend [source]

According to a survey conducted by Homegoods’ almost half of Americans haven’t updated their home decor in the last five years and 9% in more than ten years. And as it goes, only 20% reported feeling happy with their home decor. Seeing as we spend nearly all our time indoors (90% to be exact!), it’s rather unfortunate that most Americans feel that way.

90's Design Trend [source]

However, this is where we as interior designers come in. It is our job to respond to these changes, understand and listen to our clients, and make sure that they are happy in their home. It is our job to be advocates for our clients and help them make the best decisions for themselves and their family, financially, functionally, and aesthetically. 

Current Design Trend [source]

As the name of this blog states, design is never done. As long as life continues to change, the need to new design will be there and, luckily for us, there will be new designers to rise to the challenge.