A good interior design plan cannot include all the latest trends. Ideally, you want to create home interiors that are up-to-date but classic.

Achieving this balance is not easy, and that is why choosing the right furniture items is the most important step in home interior design.

If you want an impressive interior, selecting the appropriate furniture is essential. However, furniture is not cheap, so as long as you invest in furniture, rather than waste money on furniture, you will be ok.

Furniture is meant to last a lifetime, and the problem with the latest furniture trends is that you never know if they will stand the test of time. Quality basic items never go out of fashion, so try and consider quality as a trend. Basic classics will be fashionable through generations!

So invest in classic items - such as Regency style dining chairs, gold mirrors, glass cut chandeliers - rather than trendy and super avant-garde furniture that will become outdated within 2 years. You need your house to be impressive forever, not for a season!

In addition, classic furniture does not need to be old fashioned or boring. If you are very worried that your home will look way too classical for your taste, do not be shy and break a few moulds. There are many manufacturers that offer classic furniture with a twist: Louis XV chairs with animal prints upholstery, French commodes finished in vibrant colours… Classic inspired items that have been modernised to accommodate the needs and trends of the 21st century.

Another safe bet is to invest in modern classics, such as the iconic Barcelona chair. It’s a piece that will never look outdated.

If you want a more modern feel, jazz up your home with trendy and fresh looking accessories such as colourful rugs, cushions, plants, modern lamps and contemporary vases and candleholders. The final result is eclectic and welcoming.