Recently, there have been so many styles from past decades that have returned and gained mainstream popularity: mullets, bell bottom jeans, Y2K style, mid-century modern interior design, the list could go on and on! However, Grandmillenial Style is perhaps the most surprising of them all.
Grandmillenial Style is the term used to describe the growing population of millennials that love the chintzy, frilly, sometimes stuffy home decor trend that is lovingly referred to as “Granny Chic”. Think of floral wallpaper, matching drapes, collections of china and silver, rattan furniture, pleated lampshades, and skirted tables.
Like every other decor trend, there is a wide range of how closely people follow it when decorating their spaces. This can mean a couple of heirloom pieces in a room or a house that looks exactly like your grandmother’s from the early 90’s.
What sets Grandmillenial Style apart from just Grandma Style, is a more cautious approach. The patterns are toned down, the visible spaces are less cluttered, and it is a more liveable approach to the traditional style (no plastic-covered sofas here). Since it is nothing more than a fresh take on a very traditional style, it is safe to bet Grandmillenial Style will withstand the test of time, just increasing and decreasing in mainstream popularity.
It is easy to see how the sweet, childhood nostalgia of memories at grandma’s house is what draws so many millennials to take comfort in this particular trend. In a world with so many “grown-up” issues, there is a part of us all that yearn for the simpler days of our youth, and maybe we are reminded of it with the matching floral curtains and wallpaper from Grandma’s house.
What are your thoughts?
