A timeless interior always gets professional designers' seal of approval. Not only are they a wise investment, but enduring designs transcend the short-lived appeal of faddy trends, offering a perennially chic home that promises stylish appeal for eternity. (Think: marble countertops, classic wainscoting, and neutral color palettes.) The question is, how do we know when a fresh idea surpasses 'trend' status and becomes part of the design canon?
We don't, is the answer. That's why plenty of popular trends that are seemingly de rigueur soon become ideas that designers regret following. Even an enduring trend can become an interior design faux pas virtually overnight. Just because a design idea enjoys a moment in the spotlight, it doesn't automatically become esteemed in the eyes of designers. It takes years for timeless designs to earn their stripes.
