With an increasing number of cities and states issuing “stay at home” and “shelter in place” orders due to COVID-19, my thoughts turned to the rise of Grandmillennial Style. As we all adapting social distancing and navigating uncharted waters that feel like an episode of The Twilight Zone, now more than ever we will want to surround ourselves with comfort, beauty, tradition, and timelessness… which are all hallmarks of Grandmillennial Style.
Traditional interiors are rooted in history, and this nostalgia provides comfort and assurance during unsettling times… The elements of Grandmillennial Style are all designed to create a cozy inviting respite from the outside world. This weekend I found an article from One Kings Lane titled, “An Ode to Grandmillennial Style” and I highly recommend you pop by for a good read. It quotes the genius House Beautiful editor Emma Bazilian, who coined the term back in September, along with several of my favorite Grandmillennial designers, Clary Bosbyshell, Becky Boyle, and Lilse McKenna. Below are some of the key ingredients of Grandmillennial Style, as outlined by One Kings Lane, in addition to portfolio images from their featured designers:
Chintz
Florals and Laura Ashley prints
Botanical prints (click here for an article about their increasing popularity)
Ruffles
Fringe and trims
Curtains
Wallpaper
Scalloped lampshades
Skirted tables
Slipcovers
Needlepoint pillows (needlepoint is also skyrocketing as people hunker down!)
Embroidered linens
D. Porthault
Books (and style inspiration) from Sister Parish and Mario Buatta
Chinoiserie
Jadeite
Bordallo Pinheiro majolica
Fine china
Building “party closets” to house the fine china
Entertaining
Bamboo and rattan
Herend figurines
Pretty soaps
The timelessness of traditional design is another key selling point. I’m afraid we are in for some rough economic times my friends, and now is not the time to be investing in trends. To read this article in full, please visit One Kings Lane. OKL has also curated a shopping guide to Grandmillennial Style (use code OKLANY20 for 20% off). Additional reading from The Glam Pad is below…
- WHY TRADITIONAL DECOR IS MAKING A COMEBACK
- IS TRADITIONAL THE NEW “TREND” FOR 2020?
- THE RISE OF “GRANDMILLENNIAL” STYLE
- “BUATTACON” – MARIO’S FINAL FAREWELL
- MILLENNIALS WITH OLD SOULS SPASH OUT ON “GRANDMA CHIC” HOMES
- LYCETTE DESIGNS IS BRINGING NEEDLEPOINT TO THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION
- TRADITIONAL DECOR IS BACK IN VOGUE
Beautiful! I would love to have a meal in the dining room.
Amazing post. What a beautiful set of images. Really brightened my day. It’s so satisfying when we are sheltering in place, so have a nicely feathered nest. Cocooning is back, but in a different way. Thanks for this. Right on target.
Love seeing the return of the style the Boomers embraced decades ago. Everything old is new again!…especially the skirted tables I’ve had for years.