When it comes to interior design, trends are well, trends. And since most of design is subjective, staying “on-trend” really doesn’t have a lot of merit.

In reviewing designer’s opinions on 2019 trends, I have to say, I disagree with much of what was outlined. And it seems other designers concur. Some designers say terrazzo is in. Others say it’s out. Designers’ claims that accent walls, succulents and quartz counter tops are “out” are abolished by others. Nothing is truly set in stone with it comes to design, design rules or design trends. And that’s what makes each designer unique and what gives each homeowner her personalized style.

I think “trends” and designers’ opinions on trends have a lot to do with location too. Design aesthetics embraced in one part of the country may be dismissed in another. There’s no such thing as universal design.

So rather than designing based on what’s hot and what’s not, I design with my clients in mind – who they are; how they live and what they like. I believe it’s more important for my client to love her space for its personalized design aesthetic and functionality rather than for its “on-trend” characteristics.

However, knowing what’s in and what’s out does help me guide clients in their design decisions, especially when it comes to vacation rental design and resale value. If a request or idea seems off-the-wall, it’s my job to reel things back in.

Below are a few trends that seem to be generally accepted in the design community for 2019. Again, everything is subjective when it comes to design. Take these with a grain of salt. Do what you love; it’s your home after all!

What’s “IN”

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