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[quote=Anonymous]Nobody is saying you have to redecorate every few years and that you have to get rid of your old nice stuff. But if you're looking to decorate a place right now and today (as the gallery wall person was looking to do) you probably don't want to channel the early 2000s heavy brown look unless you love it.

Also, unless you are broke, most people do upgrade their houses by necessity somewhat frequently. Sofas and other upholstery only really last 10 years in a busy room.  Paint color starts to look sad by 10 years and most of us would certainly repaint every 15. Pillows are an easy fix, and most of us have changing artwork - as we hang new photos, kids stuff, and other things we acquire over time.  Rugs also get old after 10 years.  And our family room coffee table looks like crap every 10 years.  So most of these things realistically do get swapped out over time. Yes, I still have some core pieces - this amazing credenza I've had for 15 years and always get compliments on. It's vintage, and always fits my style no matter what style the sofa de jour is. Same with my dining table and chairs and a couple other cool tables. But the other stuff is going to get swapped out. What I loved 15 years ago (brown heavy couch) is that what I want today (stream lined Mitchell gold grey long couch).

PS to the person who said the pottery barn brown leather chair look pretty much matches any décor -- we live in the city as do all our friends. I don't know anyone whose home would fit a big brown chair.  Everyone is doing cleaner, fresher, more modern.  [/quote]

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