Home decor trends come and go quickly. Attempting to keep up with the changes can become overwhelming and expensive. If you’re looking for a design that requires minimal upkeep, why not create a timeless look and let go of the stress of keeping up with the trends?

See what elements best attribute to creating a classic style and a timeless look in your home.

Natural Flooring

Flooring is essentially the foundation of your home and decor. From carpet to retro vinyl tiles, you’ve probably seen plenty of flooring trends come and go. You will want to choose a type of flooring that is durable, long lasting and won’t easily go out of style. Natural stone flooring, like marble, is a popular choice since it meets these requirements and provides you with the opportunity to choose from a variety of tile sizes, colors and finishes.

Functional Furniture

Investing in furniture that’s considered timeless is a bit trickier. After all, furniture trends seem to change faster than flooring fads. You’ll want to go for classic pieces that are simple by design and not too overly big or small for the space. Steer away from busy patterns, unique shapes and eccentric colors, as these attributes can become outdated quickly. Similar to your flooring choice, select natural materials and colors to achieve a classic design that won’t later be pinpointed to a certain year in time. Consider antique pieces, which serve as a great way to mix and match different design elements in order to create balance throughout the space.

Traditional Colors

As mentioned in the other components, you’ll want to go neutral with a lot of your timeless design choices, including colors. Beiges, off-whites and grays provide a solid foundation, giving you a classic backdrop for other important design elements. Darker traditional colors like black and navy blue are strong selections that can set the tone beautifully for the rest of the home.

Quality Over Quantity

Because you’ll want to keep the flooring, furniture and other important pieces in your home around for a long period of time, you’ll have to invest in quality items. Instead of having to buy numerous “cheap” coffee tables over time, consider buying one now made from durable materials. That way, replacing these timeless-looking pieces won’t be an issue later on.

As a general rule of thumb, keep things neutral. Although this may seem like a less-than-exciting option, note that this gives you much more leeway when it comes to vibrant decor and accessories, like artwork, lamps and pillows. These are the pieces that you’ll want to alternate depending on the season and your personal style choices.