Friday, October 18, 2024

How to Steer Clear of Trends and Develop Your Own Style

This editorial on Lonny online magazine resonated with me on many levels.  My background in architecture has made me painfully aware of the waste created with over consumption and non sustainable decisions in architectural and interior design. 

A bedroom the author designed a decade ago that still feels relevant today. If you decorate with your favorite pieces rather than with things that are trending, your designs will stand the test of time. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams
 

From Lonny Magazine: 

Click on the link for the entire article:   https://www.lonny.com/editorial/saygoodbyetotrends

 Written by Michelle Adams | Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams

"Do a quick Google search for top design trends of the year

You’ll likely stumble upon lists of what’s “in” and what’s “out” (which frankly is an editorial practice that I wish would be abandoned). These features are chock-full of micro trends, ranging from popular paint colors to of-the-moment tiles, and they help drive consumption and waste."

Nothing beats a classic. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams 

A guest room the author designed in 2018. Juxtaposing styles and eras helps a space feel timeless and interesting. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams

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