It’s not just traditional wood furniture that’s experiencing a renaissance. The preppy woven furniture associated with the Palm Beach style from the ’60s is also back, in the form of pieces made from natural materials like cane, jute, wicker, and rattan. This is in part thanks to designers including Amanda Lindroth, Celerie Kemble, Aerin Lauder, and Sarah Bartholomew, all known for their beautiful, breezy, island-inspired rooms.

Rattan dining chairs or a woven reed coffee table can give a vacation-like feel to a room – a vibe that is very much needed. “Using natural items has a calming effect and gives rooms oodles of texture,” Wood says. She also notes that the use of natural materials is in keeping with a rising interest in sustainability. “People are starting to think more and more about the environmental impact of home design, and many natural fibers are sustainably produced without leading to deforestation.”

It is worth noting that interest in traditional elements started well before the pandemic; wicker, rattan, and brown classic furniture are all primary design elements of the “grandmillennial” style, a trend I wrote about in May. But the pandemic has given strength to the movement. Many people find comfort in the familiar elements of their grandparents’ homes and want to replicate it in their own space. Wood predicts the granny style will be stronger than ever in 2021. She also says Victorian wallpapers and William Morris prints will enjoy a revival, and Victorian and neoclassical styles, which have been under the radar, will be popping up in homes.

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