Taste vs. Trends: Staying Timeless and Unique to You
It’s easy to get sucked into the current fad, especially with Instagram “click and buy” accounts. While I don’t want my clients going high on every piece (not necessary or practical), I also don't approve of investing in low-tier pieces simply to stay on-trend.
Essentially, I don’t want my clients’ homes to look like a magazine cut-out and you don’t want that either!
What we want is to develop taste, which is what is authentic to you and what you resonate with, as well as a design style that is curated, intentional, personal. I’m really good at that; check out my website portfolio and my Instagram account.
Some things you can do:
Figure out what your taste is. If you are stumbling, a designer can help you.
Ask yourself some questions: How do I want to function in this home? How do I want it to function for me? What am I interested in? Do I collect art or other objects? What cultures/time periods do I respond to? What are my personal values?
Start small: what piece did I come across that I can’t stop thinking about that just feels so “like me?” Art, accessories, rug, a chair, lamp, etc.
Consider the time period of the home.
Get cultural: travel, read design and architectural magazines, go to museums, etc. Get off social media!
Key word: Synthesis
What do you think? Have you developed your own individual taste? My takeaway: Don’t follow the crowd!