Timeless elegance: Classic décor choices that transcend trends
You can’t go wrong with a classic. Whether it’s in fashion, books, or even cars, classics will be beautiful, enjoyable and enriching, no matter the era. It’s for this reason that classic choices in interior design will forever remain popular and always look great.
Trends come and go, but some design choices remain timeless, providing an elegant and enduring aesthetic that never goes out of style. Whether you're redecorating or starting from scratch, incorporating classic elements of interior design ensures a sophisticated and timeless appeal.
Professional interior design is an investment by a homeowner, property developer, or company to ensure their spaces are aesthetically pleasing and create a specific atmosphere for its inhabitants. While some clients may enjoy a totally unique look reflective of their style or tastes, many may simply ask for a concept that will continue to look great for several years, decades even. Classic décor choices don’t have be to thought of as a “safe bet”. They can also be a firm foundation for incorporating some newer or trendier elements or style so the overall result is balanced and effortlessly endures from one era to the next.
Exploring classic decor choices
Warm Neutral Colour Palette
A warm neutral colour palette forms the perfect backdrop for any room, offering versatility and a timeless feel. Shades of beige, taupe, cream, and warm greys create a cozy and inviting atmosphere while allowing other design elements to stand out. These colours work seamlessly with various textures and materials, making them a go-to choice for any room in your home. A fantastic example is the beautiful Lech fabric in the Snow colour from FibreGuard. This is a dry cotton-velvet look that works perfectly for warm neutral shades.
Art Deco Style
Art Deco is an iconic design style that emerged in the 1920s and remains a symbol of luxury and glamour. Characterised by bold geometric patterns, rich colours, and metallic finishes, Art Deco adds a touch of opulence to any space. Incorporating Art Deco elements can transform a room into a stylish haven that exudes elegance and sophistication. This era was big on rich textures so, consider using FibreGuard Zena and Perfecto for upholstery. Zena is an elegant multi-colour flatweave that offers a sophisticated visual texture. Perfecto is a beautiful chenille that has a unique look thanks to the combination of cotton and linen in the fabric composition. Both fabrics would be sublime in an Art Deco style.
Classic Patterns: Stripes and Ikat
Classic patterns like stripes and ikat have a timeless appeal that transcends trends. Stripes are versatile and can be both bold and subtle, depending on the colour and width of the stripes. Ikat, with its distinctive blurred edges and intricate patterns, adds an element of global chic to any space. These patterns often appear in the upholstery fabric or in the fabric used for accessories so, visit your local Home Fabrics’ showroom to see the various options available.
Finishing touches and furniture
Don’t underestimate the power of classic choices in finishes. Architectural details like traditional moulding or wainscoting or décor selections like marble or gilded frames are the little touches that round off a beautiful look. Having classic finishing touches is important for enduring interior design.
In any space, the eye tends to travel to big items like furniture first and that’s often where one tends to invest in a classic design or something that has a refreshed take on an iconic shape. The Grand Living is a lifestyle brand that creates bespoke and timeless pieces with a focus on beauty, quality, and classic design principles. They also believe in creating a lifestyle experience that reflects the personality and taste of their customers.
Their furniture boasts a mix of quintessential pieces and statement items like occasional chairs and ottomans with a perfect blend of classic and contemporary stylings. With fine upholstery fabrics from Home Fabrics, these exquisite furniture items are decor items that will remain arresting and appealing regardless of what’s trending.
To appoint a room with classic décor choices, start with a warm neutral colour palette in the items that anchor the space - the walls, seating furniture and window treatments. Include natural elements like wood, ceramics or marble in décor items and don’t forget a soft touch in accessories such as the cushions. Gilded mirrors or art frames, some beautiful plants and a beautiful rug elevate the overall feel to create an elegant space.
Incorporating classic decor elements into your home ensures a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic that will never go out of style. With the help of Home Fabrics, you can effortlessly enhance these aesthetics and create a space that is both elegant and enduring. Explore our FibreGuard fabric collections to see the wide variety of fabrics available but also to get excellent proof of why it should be your first choice as a new classic in decor.
Shop the look
Here are some of our favourite fabrics featured in this article, and where you can buy them.
Collection: Lech by FibreGuard
Fabric type: Plain | Velvet | Multi-purpose
Colour: 28-Copper
Available at: Home Fabrics
Collection: Zena by FibreGuard
Fabric type: Plain | Texture | Upholstery
Colour: 26-Boudoir
Available at: Home Fabrics
Collection: Perfecto by FibreGuard
Fabric type: Plain | Chenille | Multi-purpose
Colour: 46-Ocean
Available at: Home Fabrics
