Grand Millennial Style
If you are drawn to blue & white chinoiserie accents and preserved boxwoods as mentioned in the previous blog, you might consider yourself to have a Grand Millennial Style! Remember the way your grandmother’s living room looked? Well that look is back, but with a twist! Grandmillennial is a term composed of Grandmother and Millennial…..also known as Granny Chic! The term was coined by Emma Bazilian for House Beautiful.
Grandmillennials, ranging in age from mid-20s to late-30s, love traditional home décor with a bit more modern aesthetic….including loud prints, bright colors and family heirlooms that have been preserved and passed down generation after generation.
This “granny-chic” look isn’t the stuffy, formal look you remember from your childhood. Rather, it incorporates a traditional style with modern elements mixed in creating an upscale, yet comfortable aesthetic. Grandmillennialists are rebelling against the ever-popular monochromatic and farmhouse look in favor of getting inspiration from earlier generations.
Elements of Grandmillennial style include:
-rattan and bamboo furniture pieces
-floral wall paper
-blue & white ginger jars
-brightly patterned prints (I have this print in my office and I love it!)
-floral drapes
-pink roses
-needlepoint
-bird cages
-wicker
-boxwoods
-scalloped lampshades
-shinny lacquer finishes on traditional furniture
-monogramed pillows
-your grandmother’s China (Blue Willow is my favorite!
Photo: Courtesy of Dimples and Tangles
Photo: Courtesy of Emily A. Clark
Some of the most predominant elements you will see throughout Grandmillennial decor are classic patterned prints and embellishments. Think toile, chintz and plaid fabric featured in drapes and upholstery as well as embellishments like ruffles, pleats, and tassels. To modernize the look, throw in some abstract art and metallic accents such a gold foo dogs as seen in the photo above by Emily A. Clark!
This style is somewhere between minimalism and maximalism. To pull this look off and make it more timeless, it's important to be selective with accessories to avoid cluttering up the space. Choose bold patterns but with a limited color palette so the look is cozy, layered, and not chaotic.
Photo: Courtesy of One Kings Lane
Are you a Grandmillennial? Take the quiz at the bottom of this article to find out!
Until next time,