A guide to choosing prints that won’t go out of style

There’s no doubt that choosing canvas prints should always focus on what you love, but for many people, that’s not a static thing. Your tastes may change, or you may want to be sure your home’s style is always on trend. You may remember trends from when you were young, perhaps photos of you and your siblings in strange groupings or setups that you would never put on your wall today.

Home trends come and go. Some print styles last and continue to add value and style to your home for years to come. Once you know what to look for, you may be able to enjoy a stunning look that lasts 5, 10, or even a lifetime. Take a few minutes to consider some ideas and inspiration. When you do, focus on choosing pies that are more than home decoration. They should be meaningful and lasting.

Whether it’s art, a family photo, or a landscape you love, these strategies help ensure you choose something you’ll love for decades.

What Makes a Print Timeless?

Interior design has long been a process of styling for today’s desired look and trendy features. Yet, there are many ways to choose pieces that are timeliness. Some of the most important factors that make print timeliness include: Classic color palettes, those that are true to life tend to be the most impressive options for lasting style.

Emotional storytelling is also another factor. When the print showcases something that is important to you, that helps to make it more than just wall art trends. It tells a story about you, your life, or something important to you.

Simplicity: Overly complex pieces can be dated quickly and lose their appeal too fast. However, simple and balanced items last longer because they are naturally appealing to your eyes.

Consider decorative elements carefully. Black and white photography, for example, always has a classic and charming look that carries age well. Nature scents are the ideal choice for wall art ideas because they create a story within themselves. You may also want to incorporate candid moments that age well and photos that bring a smile to your face every time you see them.

Types of Prints That Never Date

Interior décor trends do change often. However, some elements of your interior design will always be important to you. These are canvas prints and wall art that are truly special because of what they are.

For example, photos of your loved ones will always have a place in your home. Travel photos with personal meaning, including those that pay homage to the people and places you've spent time, will always be a timeless choice for interior design. Photos of architectural details also tend to lend themselves well especially in more professional settings like your office.

For prints that never date, choose items that feel personal to you. Their color and overall texture can blend with most types of environments. This can help to contribute to truly personalized living spaces.

What to Avoid (If you want longevity)

As you’re creating these types of environments, there are a few decorating ideas that may work against you. While these are not no-way, don’t-do-it types of changes, they tend to cause spaces to be less modern and trendy over time.

For example, overly trendy filters on your photos are fun initially but less desirable over time. Be careful using text-heavy designs as well. Once you’ve read the same saying over and over again, it will get boring and feel out of place. Cliché sayings, for example, are known for this concern.

Also be careful with pop-culture references. Some may be fun initially and work in your space right now, but they date the environment once you have to explan what they mean to those who visit. On the other hand, if you’re trying to create an intentionally nostalgic area, go for it! That’s going to pull your theme through easily.

Remember a simple rule. It’s okay to love trends. Using them where and when you want to. But, use classic styles and custom wall art to create a foundation from which those trends can bounce from. That creates a more holistic environment that’s enjoyable for years to come.

Designing with Flexibility in Mind

As you consider current wall art trends as well as creating a long-lasting look, don’t overlook the details. Consider these tips to drive home the best possible outcome.

Framing

Choose traditional framing rather than trendy. This helps ground the photo while allowing it to continue working with any other design elements you add to the space. The more ornate the frames are, the more dated they can be. Sometimes, that’s just what you are going for, but in other cases, you may appreciate more standard options.

Wood is always appreciated. If you choose options with color, consider gold and silver over more flashy colors. Note, though, that what’s most important is for it to work with any trendy pieces you plan to add. For example, a beautiful wood frame for your print will work well even if colors and themes change over the years.

Color schemes

No color scheme is off limits, but more traditional colors and those that are natural tend to last longer in terms of style. Remember the days of bright fuchsia or teal? Those are colors that were once at the top of the trendy list. Using them today would instantly date a space.

However, other colors often remain vibrant and beautifully appropriate. Natural colors – those hues you see in nature often – are the easiest choices for those. The more obscure or brighter the color, the harder it will be to work into new designs as well.

Flexibility

One way to ensure that your prints last longer is to create customized artwork that you love. Then, make sure it’s versatile enough to be placed in various rooms of your home. That way, you can always keep the space looking fresh.

For example, if you’re choosing to add foundation pieces to your living room that you’ll then enhance with more trendy pieces, be sure you can move those foundational pieces from room to room. Choose those with ample color so that they match multiple rooms. Or, keep them simple portraits that have meaning to them.

Canvaspop Sizing and Options

One of the benefits of working with Canvaspop is that you'll have a huge assortment of options from which to select. With our wide range of sizing options, you can create a look that fits your space. For example, you may want an incredibly big statement piece to be the center of your living room design, such as a whole family photo. Choose a frame and custom size for your wall.

When you work with Canvaspop on any of these style options, whether it is for wall décor or design inspiration, you always can count on quality, and that’s an important part of this process as well. Timeless pieces should always look great to continue providing you with impressive beauty for decades to come without showing signs of wear and tear, fading, or a lack of overall crispness.

With all of the tools available to you at Canvaspop, you can build a print collection that looks fabulous and grows and evolves with you over time. You have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of options, and with the exceptional craftsmanship in these items, you can expect these pieces to last for years to come.

Timeless or Trendy: Do You Have to Choose?

As you explore new ways to update the interior design of your home, think short-term as well as long-term. While you can incorporate trendy options and looks into your space, be sure that you’re also considering those foundation pieces that last for decades. There are no real rules that tell you what you can't do – make this your space. Yet, at the same time, those timeless pieces create a surprisingly vibrant element in your home, and they last for years to come.

Timeless prints are anything but boring. They are personal, meaningful, and well-loved. Some even become the hallmarks of the décor elements of your home, passing from generation to generation. Even if they don’t, choose prints that tell a timeless story that is inspirational, special, or just “you” throughout your home.

Explore the Options in Timelines Prints at Canvaspop Today

Explore all of the options available to you at Canvaspop. When you do, you'll find a wide range of styles and features that fit just about any look you love, and those will remain favorites for years to come. Don’t feel limited, though, to any specific style or “classic look.” Let your personality transform your decisions.

Create a print that’s more than a trend. Find something special at Canvaspop today. Order it, place it in your home, and smile every time you see it now, 5 years from now, and well into the future.