I used to shudder at skirted furniture but now I can't get enough – here are the pieces that changed this shopping editor's mind

Sunroom with a seagrass rug and a large white box pleate sofa with two floral arm chairs facing toward a large wood coffee table.

Skirted furniture has always felt inherently uncool. But recently the unexpected has happened and that has all changed – with ruffles, box pleats and softly draped furniture signaling a seriously stylish home.

Starting to pick up popularity last year, this once-considered dated furniture trend felt unapologetically old-fashioned – like something you'd find in a forgotten corner of my Grandmother's home. But lately, I've had a change of heart thanks to designers and furniture makers making quite the case for skirted furniture for this year's interior design trends.