What slowly crept in as the odd houseplant and the resurgence of rattan (which Habitat reported a 3000% search increase in), in 2021, the year that has bought us the regrouping of Abba, we’re now looking at a full-blown love affair—without the Artex…

An era that was shaped around socialising, as restrictions have continued to lift globally, we’re seeing this same desire for connection with family and friends. Spaces are being designed for parties as well as leisure, and Yelp noted that ‘70s favourite, fondue, was amongst one of the most searched for dining styles following lockdown.

In fashion, we’re seeing a sense of ‘anything goes’ with the return of slick fabrics like vinyl, bohemian silhouettes, and the resurgence of kitsch acrylic jewellery. Silk and satin continue to reign supreme, with twillys returning to handbag handles and bandanas becoming a must-have accessory once again. ‘60s and ‘70s design is uniquely captured by a carefully balanced combination of not just colour and pattern, but also shape and texture. Rounded edges and psychedelic forms are being applied to everything from clothing to candlesticks. Fabrics that have been spotted on catwalks in recent seasons are making their way into interior furnishing—with bouclé, quilting and even corduroy expected to dominate in 2022.