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Staying ahead of trends is tricky business. A Pet Rock was a must-have in 1975, but you’re not likely to find many on display in contemporary curio cabinets these days. It’s not much different for elements of home design. Flocked velvet wallpaper may have put you one step ahead of the neighbors the day it went up, but it quickly became a design liability just months after its application. There’s a natural conservative impulse surrounding big-ticket home purchases. We tend toward neutrals or classics for sofas or appliances for the purpose of longevity. We want things that “fit” five or 10 years down the road, though not every choice holds up over time.

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On the other hand, accessories are particularly prone to trendy regret…

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