Trendy interiors from Instagram and Pinterest can be stunning—but often fall short in everyday life. Behind the picture-perfect shots lie fragile materials, lack of functionality, and costly mistakes. In this article, we’ll show you how to avoid falling for the illusion of style over substance.
The pitfalls of “showroom design”
Designing based on online inspiration often ends in real-life disappointment. Why? Because these interiors are made for photo shoots, not actual living. They usually lack storage, ergonomics, resistance to stains, and any thought-out logic for use. The result? Beautiful spaces that fall apart or frustrate you after a few weeks of use.
In such spaces, aesthetics often win over durability. That trendy matte kitchen cabinet might scratch within a month, and that eye-catching faucet could start leaking. It’s not about poor taste—it’s about missing the practical planning stage. A great interior isn’t decoration; it’s a tool to support everyday life.
Stylish design vs functionality and durability
Trendy doesn’t mean practical—and often it’s the opposite. Interior trends evolve fast, and what looks sleek today may seem outdated or inconvenient in just two years. Worse still, most popular ideas focus only on looks, ignoring key technical aspects: durability, cleaning ease, access to installations, or logical layouts.
Ask yourself: is a freestanding bathtub in the middle of the bedroom really a good idea for daily use? Can a kitchen without upper cabinets really hold everything you need? Aesthetic and function should work together—not compete. If not, you’re left with a high-maintenance space that doesn’t serve you.
How Renoverend creates spaces made for real life
At Renoverend, we don’t begin with Pinterest boards. We begin with you. We listen, ask questions, and analyze: What does your day look like? What annoys you at home? What do you truly need? Based on this, we build a design that’s not only stylish—but works.
We create interiors built to handle real life—messy days, pets, kids, accidents. We choose durable, low-maintenance, proven materials. We care about build quality, but also about logic—so that everything has its place and you feel safe and comfortable. These aren’t “Instagrammable” homes. These are homes that serve you.
Why proper planning and execution matter
A good design isn’t just a pretty rendering—it’s a full strategy that matches your needs and the technical realities of your space. A solid plan prevents costly mistakes: misplaced plumbing, awkward layouts, impulse buys. It’s how you save time, money, and stress during your renovation.
Execution matters just as much. Even the best plan falls apart with the wrong contractor. That’s why we work only with professionals who understand that aesthetics are just the beginning—true success lies in precision, durability, and craftsmanship. Our interiors look great—but more importantly, they last.