Thanks in part to the efforts of HGTV and a certain couple in Waco, Texas, “farmhouse style” has been booming for the last 15 years or so. But make no mistake, the classic aesthetic has been around ...

The verdict on farmhouse style isn't so simple. Some designers say the farmhouse look feels dated and overdone, especially in mass-market homes that lack originality. Others believe the style is ...

These days, the fashion industry is characterized by trends that come and go seemingly overnight; interior design seems to now be following suit, albeit at a slightly less blistering pace.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. Fashion fads come and go, as do popular home design trends.