TREND ALERT: 21st Century Lace

With the catwalk continuing its love affair with lace, the infatuation has transcended to interior design and homewares, however, not in the whimsical manner you may automatically assume. This is 21st Century Lace.

Whether your taste resides more with vintage classic or eclectic ethnic chic, the wonders of lace can be an attractive addition. The beauty of lace is its ease and effortlessness,with its finite details adding to its captivating manner, which can complement and lift existing decor schemes. The distinctive fabric pattern brings delightful details to an array of furnishings and home accessories, from ceramics to light fittings.

Lace details complementing our Knight Tile White Painted Oak

The adaptability of the look means you can simply and effectively introduce lace styling to your space. Here are five of our favourite ways to welcome lace into the home…

Wall coverings – with endless lace patterns on offer, there’s a perfect match for any taste or style. Whether it’s for a feature wall or to cover an entire room, we adore the linear designs from Tektura’s Essentially Yours Collection (pictured below) – with notions towards classic porcelain, it’s a timeless design.

The intricacies of lace can be transformed into a bold, eye-catching mural using porcelain tiles. The striking visual can be the focal point of a room or play a contrast to bright colourful designs, as shown below.

The above image features our Art Select Dusk Oak and Sundown Oak laid diagonally. Click here to see more images of this installation.

Dinnerware & glassware – bring a hint of ostentatious desire to the table with prettified dinnerware. From simple paisley pattern side plates to lace look cut glass tumblers, like these from Zara Home.

Linen – think traditional with a modernistic twist – pillow cases with touches of lace, quirky country cottage style table runners and beautiful vintage broderie anglaise-esque bed throws. It’s less about full lace and more about hints influenced by its complex patterns.

Above image sourced from Pinterest

Lighting – if you’re a dab hand at getting creatively crafty, there are some fantastic homemade lace light fittings out there. We particularly love the hanging lamp design from Apartment Therapy shown below. As with any patterned lampshade, its beauty is in the unique ambiance it creates, especially if you choose the right coloured bulb to complement your living space. For those looking for something pre-made (don’t worry, we won’t tell), you’ll be spoilt for choice with online marketplace Etsy for truly authentic designs.

Room accessories – if your style follows the clean lines and subtle hints principle, then look to room accessories to bring quiet hints of frivolity. From coasters to picture frames, door handles to candle holders, add a lace gesture to your living area gracefully!

If you’re currently planning your next interior design project, visit our interior design style page for inspirational ideas.

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