It’s a “more is more” look that leans into maximalism and manifests in a kind of design oxymoron: modern retro or new nostalgia. But unlike granny’s living space, this “newstalgia” is modern and glam, bringing a fresh sensibility to floral and damask prints and soft furnishings. Perhaps there’s no better example than the Mah Jong modular sofa, which, after half a century, has been reissued by Roche Bobois in decadent fabrics by Jean Paul Gaultier, Missoni and Kenzō Takada. Whether in rattan, velvet or bright lacquer, this trend has that bit of boho bae that takes old-school grandeur to the next level.

Our Favourite Examples of Grandmillennial Design

Photo by Clinton Hussey; Styling by Nicole Sjöstedt
Photo by Clinton Hussey; Styling by Nicole Sjöstedt

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Lamp (bear): Teddy Boy lamp from Qeeboo, $1,495, arkinteriors.ca

Rug: Botanical Paradise by the Rug Company, price upon request, avenue-road.com

Cabinet: Bramante cabinet by Cassina’s Simon Collezione, $17,733, informinteriors.com

Floor lamp: 24 Karat Blau floor lamp by Ingo Maurer, $2,344, informinteriors.com

Sofa: Mah Jong modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, price upon request, roche-bobois.com

Chair: Graph chair by Acrila $1,960, arkinteriors.ca

Kopra standing lamp by David Weeks Studio
Kopra standing lamp by David Weeks Studio

Kopra standing lamp by David Weeks Studio, $16,428, spencerinteriors.com

Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, from $8,500, informinteriors.com

Ale C ceiling light by Enzo Catellani for Catellani and Smith
Ale C ceiling light by Enzo Catellani for Catellani and Smith

Ale C ceiling light by Enzo Catellani for Catellani and Smith, from $941, lightformshop.com

Diane sofa by Rove Concepts
Diane sofa by Rove Concepts

Diane sofa by Rove Concepts, $2,249,roveconcepts.com

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Barb Sligl

Barb Sligl