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Real Homes
Eve Smallman

Vintage nostalgia — why designers say this comforting trend will last in 2024 and beyond

Three pictures - a dining table with a purple cloth and wooden beams around it, a marble fireplace with a bow in the middle of it, and a kitchen with beige paneling and cupboards.

Out of all the trends that have come and gone this year, the one that has prevailed and that I have seen everywhere is vintage nostalgia.

I've given this a name, as I haven't seen it defined anywhere yet. Basically, this is the art of people bringing in items that they have a sentimental attachment to, which gives the home a vintage, personable feel. I've asked interior designers who have spotted it too what it is, why it works so well, and how to get the look at home.

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