Guide to Granny Chic Decor
Your grandmother knew what she was doing when she decorated her place. And now savvy 20- and 30-somethings are taking their cues from past generations and creating a personal style with vintage, thrift and handmade items.
"Granny chic" style updates vintage home decor for the 21st-century gal. It's filled with crocheted, knitted, quilted and handmade items and includes lovely vintage touches like glass cake plates and small goblets. Smart choice in colors and accessories keep it fresh. Are you in the mood for a little nostalgia at home? Some ideas:
"Granny chic" style updates vintage home decor for the 21st-century gal. It's filled with crocheted, knitted, quilted and handmade items and includes lovely vintage touches like glass cake plates and small goblets. Smart choice in colors and accessories keep it fresh. Are you in the mood for a little nostalgia at home? Some ideas:
These great vintage chairs and ceramics could easily have come out of grandma's home. Their role in this colorful room gives them fresh new life.
This is a great example of granny chic. The floral wallpaper and the flowery pillow could be from a time long gone. But combined with the modern furniture and cool green vase, this wallpaper works in a modern woman's home.
Wallpaper itself is central to the granny chic movement. Its strong revival in interior design proves that what's old can be made new again.
Wallpaper itself is central to the granny chic movement. Its strong revival in interior design proves that what's old can be made new again.
Grandmother's china makes a great art collection when displayed on a wal. Dress up the space with modern furniture and accessories to reduce the "granny" effect and enhance the "chic."
This super cute kitchen would be great for the retro housewife.
Crochet and knitting have made a huge comeback in the home. Baby's rooms are always a good place to include them.
This space is very granny. The softness of the pillows adds a contemporary touch.
A vintage cake stand that is filled up with colorful collectible items is a great granny chic touch. Glass cake stands are more common but this one has a pretty style to it, doesn't it?
What better way to celebrate this style in your home than to put vintage pictures of grandma inside of modern cool frames (especially if she's with Burt Reynolds)? Make an entire display mixing grandma's favorite accessories with yours!