Remember pickled cabinets? They were cabinets with a whitewashed sort of finish that was popular in the 1980s. How about the southwest decor of 20 years ago with the kiva fireplaces?

We loved those trends in their time, but what would you think if you saw them now? You would say to yourself, “Oh! This house hasn’t been updated in a long time!”.

If you want to maintain the value of your home, it’s helpful to keep the decor updated, particularly for homes in the $800,000 and above range. If you don’t keep the home updated, you’ll lose equity.

How Often Should I Update My Home Decor?

Did you know that nationally, the average amount of time between home decor updates for homes at the upper end of the price range is only nine years? Styles change and if your high-end home doesn’t look current on the inside, its value actually decreases.

Luckily, the average time between updates for Colorado Springs is a little bit longer. If you update your home every 12 to 15 years here, you’ll be fine.

Temporary Trends

If you are ready to redecorate, read our post How to Update Your Home Without Tearing Everything Out. As you’re thinking about what to change, remember to use classic styles for the most permanent features. In twenty years, something like a barn door is going to make people think nostalgically of 2017 and you will have to go to a lot of trouble to replace it.

Instead of using trends in the permanent architectural features of your home, consider adding trendy items to a classically decorated home and using current accessories. For example, we aren’t seeing a lot of knick knacks on mantlepieces right now. You can keep your fireplace in a classic color and shape, but with just a few easily-changed, bold items placed on the mantle.

Wall art, pillows and plants can also be incorporated. Read our post What We Learned From the Parade of Homes to learn more about the colors that are trendy right now and next week we’ll delve into how to use these other accessories.