I have been noticing the past few years, a trend, that I don’t necessarily think is a good thing. It’s a trend I like to refer to as generic interior design. I certainly see a lot of it on the design channel on TV… whether it is remodeling an older home for new clients (actual people with a story) or flipping a house to go on the market. I see it on others’ portfolios…
It’s the look… it ’s what’s “trending now”. A generic design that everyone can see themselves in.! Whereas, I understand the game plan when it is a flip house, and it’s going to be put on the market, I don’t understand it when it’s done for actual clients. It’s devoid of personality: it’s bland, impersonal, and doesn’t tell a story.
Not always a good thing…
I have been an interior designer for 30 years. I think what makes design interesting is pulling out of your client, who they are. Their likes, dislikes, lifestyle, family living patterns, travels, and giving them a beautiful reflection in their home, of their story. Now, that is interesting! That tells a story. That makes your home uniquely yours. A home that doesn’t look like everyone else’s.
That’s what clients should demand, not just a cookie cutter, plug in trend. If you are going to remodel, or redecorate, learn how to find the right designer, that can give you that. YOU deserve it!
