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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

Nate Berkus says he has a 10-year rule for picking out home decor and furniture – here's why you should too

Neutral dining room and Nate Berkus.

When designing your dream home, it's easy to fall down a trend-centric or style-specific rabbit hole, emulating a look that's 'in' without thinking much about staying power.

But your house won't evolve alongside you without a considerable amount of time and effort, so this approach can very quickly backfire. What's more, trending design styles don't often reflect your true aesthetic preferences in their entirety, meaning you'll likely be left with a high-end home you won't love in the long term.

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