Nostalgia

The granny chic movement – blending old with new – may have come and gone in the blink of an eye but there’s still value to be found in nostalgia: the good old days when highly decorative florals adorned the front room and heavy velvet drapes were paired with net curtains. In the 2020s a touch of Parisian sophistication is at the core of the evolving trend, says Hannah Irvine of Warwick Fabrics. It’s tradition done with a twist. Soft, elegant velvet curtains in high or low sheen are teamed with light-as-air sheers while a touch of theatrical drama can be brought to a wooden-armed or wingback chair with upholstery fabric in a tapestry design. Don’t shy away from rich colours either; shades such as berry, navy and ochre look back at the past with newfound fondness. “In tandem with this trend, there is a growing and greater respect for craftsmanship that is put into the fabric makeup and detailing,” says Hannah.