Let’s talk about the latest rising design trend of Grandmillennials, and let’s look at ways to work the Grandmillennial Design style!
Like a warm cup of cocoa on a winter day, grand millennial style makes you feel good, and instantly at home when you see it.
Image: The Glam Pad
Grandmillennials have influences here…
Influenced by older more ‘formal’ furniture and decor, BUT blended, to infuse a healthy dose of updated charm and nuanced whimsy.
Image: Laurel Bern Interiors
Grandmillenial Elements include:
- Ruffles
- Embellishments
- Chintz
- Books
- Rattan
- Pleats
- Skirts
Image: Society 19
Grandmillennial Rooms can look like…
Can debunk Traditional roots, with its maximum mix and is an antidote to modern minimalism, and all white, homogenous interiors.
The secret to these spaces is a no holds barred attitude. If you want cross stitch on pillows, barley wood coffee tables, chintz drapes or crocheted blankets – then why not!
Image: Lycette Designs
Expect the unexpected combinations of today’s classic style, and yesterday’s traditions. It’s never bland and boring, the very best part!
Here’s what to look for:
1. Collections
Think framed prints of birds or botanicals, and ceramics, like stoneware dishes, oversized vases, and big platters.
Image: House and Garden
No hiding your stuff! If you have a cool collection of china or crystal or silver tea sets, then display it! It is both charming and interesting!
Image: Boston Globe
2. Patterns & Texture
Patterns bring life, colour and vibrancy into a space. Grandmillennials mix both old and new together, a fusion that makes my heart sing! Textures, too!
I personally love textures! When I was growing up, we had boucle, corduroy, velveteen, wool, shag, leather and so much more! Retro by today’s standards.
Image: Veranda House
Don’t forget wallpaper!! When I was growing up… different wallpaper in every room of the house! 😉
Image: Mid West Living
Intention goes a long way! Because throwing it all together is NOT what I’m talking about.
PRO TIP: Choose elements of pattern and texture that will create a cohesive look. You can definitely mix different patterns together… A sophisticated look will be balanced between the patina and charm of the old, with the fresh and the funk of the new. Just like modern style rules of mixing same colours, or pattern or theme.
Image: Mark D Sikes
3. Storytelling
Like generations before us, rooms have stories to tell us! Take that history, travel keepsake, or antique, and craft vignettes that bring you joy!
Where did your items come from? How treasured are they? Are they heirlooms? Do you love them? Put them together in such a way that you never get tired of looking at it!
Image: Elle Decor
For grandmillennial style, you’re pulling elements from the past and the present, effortlessly blending and layering the mix of collections, patterns and textures- you are weaving and storytelling. That’s why it’s never boring!
Build on the foundation. If you’ve decided you want to go with an English Cottage vibe, then my Bronte sister- GO! Do it, and let all the pretty florals, and dainty china sing!
Image: Amy Berry
End Note
Grandmillennial Design begs the question: Do we emotionally connect to these spaces and this form of storytelling? It’s really about our response and connection to it. It’s about how you feel. And when I say, you’ll know- then you’ll know! 🙂
