Property News · January 22, 2018

The frill of it all: how chintz got un-chucked


It ‘s been almost 20 years since Ikea encouraged us to ditch elaborate furnishings. But now the spirit of 80s Laura Ashley is making a floral comeback – with a minimalist flavour“All hail the new chintz” announced the luxury (and certifiably hip) interiors brand House of Hackney (HoH) last week, describing its new collection as “an assortment of irresistibly chintzy prints and patterns inspired by British country house interiors but seen through kaleidoscopic glasses”. A bold claim, given the broadly reviled reputation of chintz, not to mention the growing ill-feeling between the haves with their country houses, and the have-nots paying rent through the nose.If you love the decor in The Crown, you’re on the right lines. HoH has been dubbed “Colefax and Fowler on acid”, a nod to the chintz-loving establishment designers who worked at Buckingham Palace and Chequers. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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