We’ve put away our pink blazers and waved goodbye to Barbiecore, retired our dreams of spending the warm months in Italy living a tomato girl summer, and hung up our oversized linen and roomy white slipcovers of grandmacore – at least for now.
So then, what is the next big “-core” of summer 2024? With trends flying by as quickly as the talk of TikTok getting banned, it’s anyone’s guess. But the editors at Martha Stewart magazine asked designers for their predictions, and here is a big interior design trend to watch for….
Nostalgiacore – Make Way for Cozy Vintage
Although love for secondhand and vintage was never really going anywhere, now it’s also extending past décor into a look that’s intentionally lived in—and it’s all about nostalgia. Think of your grandma’s home with a homemade afghan and several family portraits but without the doilies. You want this space to feel broken in, comfortable, and welcoming. It’s a home that feels like a hug.
“The collected, layered look is having a major moment for summer 2024,” says Mimi Meacham, founder and principal Designer, Marian Louise Design. “This is prints on prints on prints, art hung on wallpaper, drapes over shades, and beautiful collections displayed prominently.”
Put away your minimalist sensibilities and pull out the milk glass, layer a few textiles, and don’t be afraid of displaying a figurine or two. It’s all part of that collected, pattern drenched style. “The goal is achieving that layered, luxe, ‘lived-in-for-generations’ look,” says Meacham.
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