What’s “in and out” and what “interior designers” are doing continually come across my desk.

Who are these sources and who are they trying to reach and for what purpose?

Changes in life styles, of which the pandemic was a big one, and our culture, new products and discoveries, increasing role of smart devices, climate changes, intellectual growth and discovery, et cetera are all factors which should determine affects on our residential interior environment.

Fashion should not be a major factor for residential interior spaces.

The personal space in which we live is different from cosmetics and what we choose to wear during the different seasons of the year.

The highest level of quality design, which manifest the time, place, and function of it’s culture, is always good design.

The over emphasis and use of trends, what’s in and out, and what “interior designers” pontificate are usually for the short term and are at best a temporary expression and easily becomes dated.

Newness, in and of itself, does not determine the level of quality.

Is that which is new of long term or temporary change?

Periodic shows, advertisements, and changes are part and parcel of marketing and businesses into today’s world. Take it all with a grain of salt, a spoonful of sugar, and think quality for the long term. Is it a cry, or need, for attention?

There are those people who choose to follow these options. When evaluating such, always ask why.

Food for thought.