4 Interior Design “Trends” We Say Hell No to at Studio Gaspo

At Studio Gaspo, we strongly reject interior design trends in favor of an "identity-driven" approach that prioritizes a client's individual story over what is currently fashionable. Following trends leads to generic, surface-level design that does not truly reflect our clients and their impressive, individual stories.

Here are some interior design trends we say “hell no” to at Studio Gaspo:

1. Designing for "resale"

Sorry, but we don’t believe in the idea of designing a home with a future buyer in mind - how boring! At Studio Gaspo, we advocate for creating a home that reflects your story and lifestyle, and we deeply believe that authentic design can actually increase a home's value more effectively than trying to appeal to a broad market. 

2. Following Pinterest trends and mood boards

While many design projects begin with trend research on platforms like Pinterest, we think this is the wrong starting point. Obsessing over "what's in and what's out" leads to spaces that feel disconnected from the people who live in them. Our process begins with our client's identity rather than a trend forecast. We deep-dive into who you are, your values, what feels nostalgic for you and your future ambitions during our Identity-to-Interior process.

3. Builder-grade and cookie-cutter design

Our work and philosophy are the opposite of uninspired, mass-produced home design. At Studio Gaspo, we specialize in custom builds and full renovations, rejecting standard, builder-grade finishes in favor of intentional, high-quality, and unique solutions. Instead of sticking to formulaic designs, we embrace challenges and "architectural quirks". Our brand ethos is "allergic to the ordinary," and we love to think of constraints not as obstacles but as opportunities to create interesting and unexpected features.

4. Fear of bold or "moody" colors

We embrace moody and dramatic colors, in contrast to the all-neutral palettes often seen in trendy design. We reject "safe" or monochromatic looks, and really encourage our clients to lean into their identity and quirks that make them unique, and reflect those in their surroundings.  

Interested in hearing more about how our design philosophy protects your time, money, and sanity during a custom build or large-scale remodel? Check out our private podcast, The Luxury Build Playbook.