While plenty of designers turn to social media platforms like Pinterest to put together design inspiration for a client for home renovations, there are trends that fail to translate the same in real life.
“Pinterest is one of the best places to start when planning a home renovation,” said Nicole Rodriguez, Director of Cabinet Design with Revive Design and Renovation. “It helps homeowners visualize styles, discover finishes they love, and finally put language to ideas they’ve been carrying around for years. The challenge is that what photographs beautifully doesn’t always function well once real life moves in.”
Images from platforms like Pinterest are made to be visually striking, but not practical in terms of scale. Fellow designers recommend reviewing dimensions, ceiling heights and clearances carefully before committing to major pieces. While adhering to trends is timely, it can also backfire; bold tile patterns, ultra-specific colors, or highly trendy fixtures can quickly date a space. Instead, consider keeping foundational elements such as cabinetry, flooring and countertops more timeless, while layering trends through lighting, hardware, paint and decoration that can evolve over time.
