Interior design trends can be hard to keep up with, but they don't have to be. Check out these five decorating tips for a home that will transcend time.
Tip 1. Always go au naturale
Take a moment to consider what elements date a home. Floors are tacky laminate, couches are covered in plastic and counters are solid surfaces. In short, everything was man made, points out Interior Design Info. A home that can stand the test of time will be made of much more organic material. You can never go wrong with a nice hardwood floor. Though, you don't have to avoid carpeting altogether, but do consider choosing an area rug as opposed to wall-to-wall, as this will allow you to be more flexible with patterns over time.
When it comes to your upholstery, instead of covering with plastic like your grandparent's generation would have back in the day, just pick a more durable fabric. Leather is one such material that is incredibly strong, standing the test of time and it comes in several different shades so you can find the right one for your home. Replace solid surface counters with a natural option such as granite or marble - these materials are also much less absorbent, so a stain won't ruin the finish.
Go au natural with granite counters tops.