Timeless decor: how to create an environment that is always in style?

Year after year, new trends emerge in decoration to keep up with social changes and new interests that the public may have. Last year, for example, Pantone defined that the color of the year 2022 would be Very Peri , a striking violet that reflects a more technological generation. On the other hand, there are some criticisms of constant fashion and following these trends, and the timeless style arrives as a way of always being fashionable, without having to follow these new movements. For Sabrina Salles , an architect who is part of the CASACOR São Paulo 2022 cast , "a timeless decoration is full of stories , which does not date back to an era or a fad. You see a project from 15 years ago that is still current, free from excesses and very functional ". The specialist told CASACOR in an exclusive interview about how to create a surprising decoration that can be maintained for several years. The main advantage of opting for a timeless style for your home is that the elements that make it up will not be "things of the moment", so they do not run the risk of becoming boring or even being considered "out of fashion" in a short time. time. Decorating trends are always very popular and accepted, the problem with focusing too much on them is that fashions pass. Styles are constantly changing and giving way to new ones, which can be completely different.

There are no secrets to creating timeless decor. Sabrina Salles believes that it is about " well-thought-out architecture, with clean design , decorative details in objects, such as cushions, pictures, side tables, which are easy to change". In other words: To create a decoration that is always up to date, it is important to seek simplicity . It is common to think that a timeless decoration needs to follow a palette that is always focused on neutral tones . This is not entirely true. Using colors is not prohibited, but here they are used with more caution. Instead of painting a wall yellow, it is recommended is to choose an object of a color. The difference is that in this aesthetic, structures or furniture that have a long useful life will have colors and textures that do not get boring easily . However, there is nothing stopping you from using colors on an item and then replacing it when you need it. tire (e.g. cushions, ornaments, blankets, bed linen, etc.). "You can leave the base neutral, and always work with a different touch where you can change. You can't change the flooring and the carpentry for a period of at least 15 years, it will last forever and doesn't need to be changed. Investing in this base Neutral is the secret to timeless decoration ", explains Sabrina Salles. The same rule of colors can also be applied to fashion items. A timeless decoration does not need to banish all these elements, but prioritize and define where they should be and the degree of prominence they should have. As a tip, the expert advises always prioritizing things that do not wear out over time : "Everything you use between 10/15 years, things that do not wear out over time, you invest in neutral pieces, choose the sofa, carpentry and coverings well and this makes them last longer". As for the pieces secondary, smaller and easy to change, it is possible to add an extra touch of boldness and trend .