I don’t know how many 20 to 30-year olds like to read physical books. Most probably, they enjoy reading using the e-book or audiobook formats. But then maybe the BookTok influence drives young people to buy and read physical books.
This makes me happy because I think book stores and libraries are wonderful spaces to foster, especially for everyone’s well-being, and that of the community it serves as well. Libraries or book stores would be a healthy third place to have near you.
To those who are not aware of the third place theory, this term was introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book The Great Good Place, that defined home as your first place, and work or school as your second place.
Home Library
We love to talk about home libraries in this blog. It’s one of the chill nooks we’d like to have in the home, if space allows it.
This particular moodboard talks about a book nook in a grandmillennial style, also known as granny chic.
Grandmillennial is a design trend that blends old-school and traditional elements with modern, colorful touches. It’s not only known as granny chic too, it is also called grandmacore. In any case, it is a giving in to nostalgia, a thrifting urge, and the need to have a comfortable home with personality.
The source of inspiration for this moodboard came from travels to Europe. A place rich in culture, picturesque corners, and old-world design awaken the desire to capture some of that magic and bring it home. Picking up treasures on a shoestring budget in flea markets is possible. From an old brass key to brocade, colors and textures come together to form a rich moodboard that breathe a vintage vibe that young people love so much.
Boysen Products Paint Colors and Oil Wood Stains
These vibrant colors were chosen to be part of the moodboard.
These bold, traditional colors are deep heritage tones that can be used in built-in book shelves and walls to create a cozy, moody backdrop. These hues work well paired with a wallpaper that has a damask pattern.
We’ve added neutral tones to balance the vibrant colors of red, blue, and green. You can go darker or lighter as you want. For wood surfaces, we chose full tone mahogany to add to the old-world vibe.
Please note that not all the paint colors indicated here were used on the walls, floor, and shelves. However, we have added them in case you want more color choices.
Maximalism
The phrase “more is more” is getting more and more traction as time passes. It’s a design and lifestyle maxim that is being embraced by the younger generation, where abundance, details, and ornate patterns are considered better than simplicity.
Bold colors, heavy layering, and quirky collections are often preferred to the simple, minimalism of the older generation. It’s a joyful form of self-expression that rejects what seems to be a cookie-cutter aesthetic of a home that is seen to be plain, simple, and with lots of negative space. A young person’s thought bubble may be, “Who wants to live in a home that looks like a showroom anyway?”
My thought bubble, “Just do what you like.” Say yes to the interior style that your heart craves, trend or not. It’s your home, so give free rein to your creativity.
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