Nineties Decor Revivals: 5 Trends We're Happy to Witness Once More
Hopping Back to the '90s: Here's a guide on the hottest '90s decor trends that are making a comeback, as seen by some fantastic Southern designers.
- Square Tile Revival: According to Helms, square tiles are having a major comeback and can be found in bathrooms and kitchens, available in a wide range of colors and finishes.
The Silver Return: Stainless steel and chrome are back, baby! These material finishes had their moment in the minimalist phase of the '90s and are making a comeback in countertops, backsplashes, hardware, lighting, and furniture accents.
Checkerboard Magic: A classic, versatile pattern, checkerboard can fit into different aesthetics without feeling outdated. Gernert applies the pattern in various sizes and materials to make it modern, while Helms praises the timelessness of using checkerboard on floors, backsplashes, accent walls, rugs, pottery, and more.
Soft and Neutral Colors: Soft yellows, light greens, and hues like mauve, dusty blue, and butter yellow are becoming popular. According to Chandler Helms, an artist and founder of her namesake design firm in Austin, Texas, this trend leans towards a more neutral, softer color scheme.
Channelling Nancy Meyers: Known for her timeless movie sets, Meyers offers a lifestyle-centric design approach. Jamie Gernert, the founder of WYC Designs in Winter Park, Florida, suggests incorporating charming prints, vintage pieces, and warm beige whites. Add candles, lamps, books, and vintage finds to create a cosy ambiance.
Extra Insights:6. Natural Wood Tones: While not primarily highlighted by Southern designers, using natural wood tones is also experiencing a resurgence nationwide[3][5].7. Maximalist Elements: Trends like grandmillennial decor, which incorporates furniture skirting and layered curtains, are gaining traction, adding a warm and familiar feel to homes[5].
- Southern Living recommends channelling Nancy Meyers' lifestyle-centric design approach for home decor ideas, suggesting charming prints, vintage pieces, warm beige whites, candles, lamps, books, and vintage finds to recreate a cosy ambiance.
- To follow the soft and neutral color scheme trend, home owners can opt for soft yellows, light greens, and hues like mauve, dusty blue, and butter yellow, as suggested by Chandler Helms, an artist and founder of her namesake design firm in Austin, Texas.
- Checkerboard is once again becoming popular as a versatile pattern that fits into different aesthetics without feeling outdated. Jamie Gernert, the founder of WYC Designs in Winter Park, Florida, applies the pattern in various sizes and materials to make it modern, while Helms praises the timelessness of using checkerboard on floors, backsplashes, accent walls, rugs, pottery, and more.
- Stainless steel and chrome finishes, prevalent in the minimalist phase of the '90s, have returned to countertops, backsplashes, hardware, lighting, and furniture accents, as showcased by Southern designers.
