90s revival – love it or hate it?

Changing Rooms hit our screen in September 1996, and just like that we became a nation of interior designers. Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen, Anna Ryder Richardson, Linda Barker and Handy Andy were household names (who was your favourite), introducing us to the wonderful world of paint techniques like rag rolling and sponging and clashing colour combinations. 

We embraced experimentation with varying degrees of success and it’s this sense of adventure that we’re so happy has continued to grow and develop, perfectly showcased by @soozidanson who created this wonderfully happy dressing room in her Manchester home. 

Before grey became a mainstay of homes throughout the country, there was beige. And oh how we loved beige in the 90s. It was the perfect antidote to the futuristic and pastel trends of the 80s, bringing in a sense of sophisticated and relaxed living. Yes, there was a move to banish the beige once the decade was done. But it’s quickly reestablishing itself as the new neutral on the block, and when we see homes like @laras.maison.amour, we can’t deny its appeal.