Looking to the past has long been a popular source of inspiration for interiors, with many of today’s trends stemming from traditional designs and age-old craft techniques (think Matilda Goad’s whimsical scallop edging or the ubiquitous bobbin trend). But how do you keep things modern when incorporating period pieces?
Say goodbye to Scandi-esque minimalism and hello to nostalgic motifs and quirky colour combinations as we take a closer look at mixing modern and vintage for a contemporary home.
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When we think about the modern-vintage trend, it conjures up images of eclectic and colourful rooms filled with contrasting patterns, decorative prints and one-of-a-kind objects with a story to tell. A unique and nostalgic aesthetic grounded in careful curation, mindful consumption and spirited creativity.
It’s a style that Ellen Merchant, one of our Haines Curates designers, practices perfectly. With her range of hand-produced textiles and wallpaper, she creates whimsical prints paying homage to the British Arts and Crafts movement reimagined for the contemporary home.
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As a champion of traditional craftsmanship, Ellen creates hand-produced, small-batch textiles and wallpaper using VOC-free inks - reducing waste and toxic manufacturing processes.
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Another modern-vintage-inspired designer from our Haines Curates collective is Kate Medlicott. Using bold colours applied to simple motifs mixed as well as more flamboyant designs, she creates pattern-filled fabrics from her Somerset studio, using non-toxic, water-based inks.
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Designing with vintage and vintage-inspired items is a fantastic way to add character to your home. Put your own stamp on things using surplus designer fabrics: re-upholster a contemporary item in a classic print or textured weave, or upcycle an antique with a geometric pattern or a stripe.
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