Design trends never stop circling back, and now even the décor from your grandparents’ houses has been resurrected as a style in vogue.
In a time where everybody misses the good old days, the “Grandmillennial” style – a celebration of traditional décor with a modern twist – has crept back on the interior design scene, bringing a sense of homeyness and nostalgia you need without the kitsch.
A portmanteau term of “grandma” and “millennial”, Grandmillennial brings back traditional décor and crafts that your grandparents would love, such as chintzy wallpaper, patterned lampshade, chinoiserie, Wedgwood, rattan and wicker, among many others, but with a refreshing and modern splash.
Dark wood such as cherry and walnut is another highlight of the aesthetic, which works surprisingly well with antiques, porcelain and woven materials that all together make for a sophisticated backdrop for your family’s China or terracotta teapot collection to shine.
Maximalism is also a key part of the style. Go big on pattern, colour and texture, and balance them out with modern aesthetics such as curvy, slick silhouettes and rounded edges. Pair the Grandmillennial style with touches of brass or black metal to add that sense of elegance and refinement to make your home all the more inviting.
Abacus Chair, SUYAB Furniture, Vermillion, price upon request
Table Napkin - Blue, Les Ottomans, Lane Crawford, HK$130
Mayfly Tea Set, Mooyee, Vermillion, price upon request
Atlas Magazine Holder, Sweetpea & Willow, £145
Round Back Matte Lacquered Carbon Fibre Leather Armchair, SHANG XIA, Lane Crawford, HK$46,400
MANUEL CANOVAS, Balangan wallpaper, available at Altfiled Interiors
Marble Ways Scratched Wood Clear Resin Steel Coffee Tabler, Alcarol, Lane Crawford, HK$41,300
Torso Table Lamp 37 – Limited Edition, MENU, House for Goodies, HK$6,000
Signum Fern Salad bowl, Swarovski x Rosenthal, €469
Modern Stool, House Doctor, House for Goodies, HK$3,190
