14 interior design trends you'll fall in love with

Home design trends come and go, but some turn into classics that shape the way we think about style and decor for years to come. When you’re decorating your home, a good rule of thumb is to go a little more traditional with major furnishings and to incorporate the new trends you respond to with textiles and other small items that you can easily swap out later. That way, you always feel like your space is evolving, but the more expensive anchor pieces and semi-permanent fixtures remain constant.

So how do you make sure that the design choices you make today are ones you won’t regret in five or 10 years? Well, a good place to start is with some designer recommendations. These decor experts don’t exactly have crystal balls, but they have studied and worked in design for years, so they have some insight on what has staying power. If your goal at home over time is to make as few big and pricy changes as possible, here are some timeless trends to keep in mind as you go about refreshing your space.

Open shelves allow you to display artwork, family heirlooms, and treasures from your travels, and these kind of ephemera are always relevant in a home. That’s why designers Johanna Vente Anderson and Fiona Burr, the founders of Saffron + Poe, say open shelving is here to stay. “We love incorporating antique and found pieces because they bring so much warmth to a space and easily add layers of texture and history,” the designers say.

Moreover, opening shelving gives you so much styling flexibility. Since only the shelves themselves are fixed to the walls, you can easily switch up your decor without much heavy lifting. All you have to do is move your pieces around and swap items in and out for a fresh look. If you’re worried about your shelves looking too cluttered, know that you can bring in decorative boxes or baskets to hide odds and ends. For the most longevity, look for wooden or metal shelves with a simple, streamlined silhouette. They’ll work with any kind of decor.