Design Trends With Staying Power
Painted Trim
Painted walls and ceilings have long been a designer's tool, but the trim deserves equal attention. Crown moulding, baseboards, and window sills painted in a contrasting or complementary color can transform a room in the most unexpected way. Neutral walls paired with boldly painted trim is one of those moves that feels both fresh and timeless at once.
Sustainability
The materials we surround ourselves with have taken on new meaning, and sustainable options are here to stay. Natural materials like wicker, marble, cork, bamboo, wool, and solid brass which is known for its antimicrobial properties, bring warmth and integrity to a space, while performance textiles have evolved far beyond the sterile and utilitarian.
Today's performance fabrics come in lush, drapeable weaves, colorful patterns, and beautifully woven styles that hold their own alongside any fine fabric. Designing with sustainability in mind is no longer a compromise. It is simply good design.
Patterned Sofas
The patterned sofa has been with us for centuries, but lately it’s having a very well-deserved moment. Maximalism has found its way back into residential interiors, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the living room, where large-scale prints and bold upholstery choices are taking center stage. These pieces are not for the timid, and that is precisely why we love them.
Ruffles
Consider it grandmother's gift to the modern interior. Ruffled details on bed shams, bedskirts, and pillows carry a nostalgia that feels genuinely warm rather than dated, particularly when paired with a modern or geometric print. The contrast between an old ornamental technique and something fresh and unexpected is what keeps this detail from feeling overly precious. For the grand-millennial at heart, a ruffled skirt on a chair in place of a tailored one is a small swap with a great deal of personality.
#Grand-Millennial Forever
All things granny, but make it approachable. From tassels and chintz to embroidered linens, skirted tables, pleated lampshades, and a well-placed antique, the grand millennial aesthetic never really left. It was just waiting for the rest of the world to catch up. The women who came before us took genuine pride in every selection and placement, and there is a deeper meaning in that attentiveness that goes well beyond choosing pretty things. It is a connection to the past that continues to inform the most classically grounded interiors of the present.
“Ranging in age from mid-20s to late-30s, grandmillennials have an affinity for design trends considered by mainstream culture to be ‘stuffy’ or ‘outdated.’”
Antique & Vintage Pieces
Nobody in the design industry is a stranger to supply chain disruptions, and what began as a challenge has became an opportunity. Period pieces viewed with fresh eyes have brought a collected, timeless quality to the twenty-first century interior that new production can rarely replicate. There is also something deeply satisfying about finding the perfect piece at auction or in a local antique shop. They are treasures you can take home or ship quickly without worrying about something being on backorder, and they carry a sense of story. Shopping vintage is not just a practical solution. It is one of the most personal ways for your home to express who you are and what you love.
Cover Image via House Beautiful with Interior Design by Katie Ridder
