Trending: Newstalgia

What is the Newstalgia trend? 

If this is the first time you’ve heard about the Newstalgia trend – you may be wondering what exactly it is. Described as marrying up the feeling of nostalgia and contemporary design, this trend will struggle to go out of style. 

Essentially, Newstalgia is the big interior trend that is taking Pinterest by storm!

This trend is all about mixing the old with the new, combining timeless décor with retro furnishings to give our spaces a contemporary but comfortable feel. Giving you the best of both worlds.

There is no right or wrong way of working with this trend. Create something personal to you, and think about what gives you those nostalgic vibes whilst mixing in those modern-day tech essentials.

This is also the ideal way of tapping into sustainable styling which is huge right now, as many people are becoming far more considered in their interior choices.

So pull out those reclaimed items and give them a new lease of life by upcycling .. this is a detail at the very heart of this trend.

As personalisation is at the heart of Newstalgia, the beauty of it is that you can put your own unique spin on the trend, feeding into the idea that your home truly is a reflection of you – no wonder it’s taking off!

The first thing to remember when creating this trend is that everything doesn’t need to match – in fact, that is the rule! This isn’t a trend for the minimalist.

It’s not about stepping back in time, it is about pairing old and new.

Picture walls are a popular trend .. remember those picture frames you were left by your grandma - this is the perfect time to dust them off and mix them up with some modern artwork.

If you don’t happen to have any heirlooms or particularly retro ornaments, antique shops and reclamation yards will be your new best friend! Upcycling vintage items is the most inventive way of bringing this aesthetic to life.

Updating old pieces with new colours and fabrics. Give antique, baroque-style mirrors a fresh look. Reupholster the accent cushions from that hand-me-down sofa in bright colours or try adding wicker chairs to a reclaimed industrial kitchen table. 

Painting your door frames and moulding black is another way to add a simple yet modern feel .. throw in a vintage, brightly coloured rug as a statement piece. Flat weave, oriental style rugs are also a great feature and can really transform a somewhat plain space.

Or maybe add a velvet accent chair like our Lana chair with a stylish floor lamp to create a classic Newstalgia vibe.

Talking of lamps, luxe lighting styles are gorgeous and have the perfect retro feel to enhance this trend but not forgetting the modern twist.