Not So Dated Anymore – Shop 24 ‘Old-Fashioned’ Decor Details That Are Finding Their Way Back Into the Most Stylish Homes in 2027

From fringe and tassels to pleats and ruffles, these fussy, old-fashioned details are back in style, giving homes the sense of character they've been lacking

a cozy living room with a plaid skirted accent chair and a blue fringe sofa
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It's a tale as old as time; what goes around always, eventually, comes back around. And it's been a year of comebacks in the design world. Design trends have looked more to the past than the future, and for 2027, 'old-fashioned' decor details have never felt more current.

Fringe, tassels, pleats, scallops, ruffles – these once-ruled 'fussy' finishes are becoming favored once again. It's a bold contrast to the streamlined minimalist aesthetic that reigned popular in design over the past decade, and a direct response to the resurging appreciation for decorating with vintage. Now, we want our interiors to feel layered with character and packed with personality. Call it a heritage maximalist revival; old-fashioned details do just that – bringing expressive, nostalgic, and comforting style to interiors while making a home truly feel like home.

Although you can find plenty of old-fashioned decor details while vintage shopping online, lots of our favorite brands are beginning to incorporate these elements in their new collections. You can't go a second on GreenRow's site without spotting some form of fussy decor – from the Georgiana Ruffle Pendant to the Lucie Fringe Pillow Cover. Even Anthropologie has introduced old-fashioned tidbits into its range – from the Skirted Lorelei Accent Chair to the Tassel-Inspired Drop Pull Knobs.

The general rule seems to be: if your grandparents had it in their house decades ago, it's probably trendy today – if you know how to style it right. Find our selection of the best old-fashioned-inspired decor details for your home below.

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Devin Toolen
Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.