The verdict: If you love the look of barn doors and the space they can save you, don’t hesitate to install one. Their practicality will never go out of style, but if the look does, they’re easy to remove down the road. The verdict: If you can accommodate a sectional and you really have your heart set on it, go for it. But keep in mind that it might not always work for you. There are a lot of things to consider before buying. If you think you’ll be moving in the next ten years or so, a regular sofa and a couple of chairs might be a safer bet. The verdict: While shiplap is lovely, its popularity likely won’t last. It will always be great for cottages, cabins, and farmhouses, but for everyone else, the look is destined to become dated. The verdict: Don’t sweep this one under the rug! Layering rugs is a great way to add personality and define spaces. With so many options for colors, textures, patterns, and sizes, there’s no one particular look, and the very idea is destined to become a classic. The verdict: Definitely a trend, but some trends are destined to become classics. Time will tell if gallery walls fall into this category. The verdict: Given that they’ve been around for so long, slipper chairs will likely always have a place, but the contemporary versions popping up in living rooms may not fare so well in the coming decades. With no arms to rest on, they’re not as comfortable as other styles, and their practicality may not be enough to fight this.
