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Nonnacore: 11 interiors buys to bring a touch of Italian granny chic to your home
2 years ago
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If 2022 was the year of coastal grandmother-inspired interiors, 2023 is all about nonnacore.
This summer, we’re taking our homeware cues from some unlikely interiors influencers: Italian grandmothers.
Nonnacore is a décor trend that’s all about channelling the mismatched, retro aesthetic that you’d expect to find at Casa Nonna. Think clashing maximalist prints, hand-painted ceramics and delicate glassware.
Part of the charm of the Italian nonna aesthetic is rooted in its lived-in feel: it’s about finding future classic pieces that you’ll want to hang on to for years (and use them for al fresco dinners for decades to come).
Want to bring a bit of nonnacore charm to your space? Here are some of our favourite buys.
Chorus ruffle-edge napkin
Accessorise these ruffle edged napkins with a Murano glass ring for extra nonnacore style points.
Buon Ricordo Ristorante Sergio plate
Originally given as a gift to customers who opted for the local speciality at each Buon Ricordo restaurant throughout Italy, you’ll find a huge array of these nostalgic, painterly plates on online homeware store Artemis Deco – mix and match the motifs for an enjoyably eclectic look.
Shop Buon Ricordo Ristorante Sergio plate at Artemis Deco, £50
La Double J linen placemat, set of two
Mix and match these patterned Italian linen placemats with napkins and tablecloths in contrasting prints for a seriously maximalist dining set-up.
Bettina Ceramica medium acquasantiera
Call it The White Lotus effect: Bettina Ceramica’s hand-painted acquasantiera, or holy water basins, have become unlikely interiors hits in recent months.
Artemis Deco Sicily rosso mug
This striking printed mug very much ticks the ‘looks like you’d find it in the cupboard of a glorious Italian villa’ box. Artemis Deco’s Sicily collection was made in Caltagirone, a mountaintop town that’s known for its artisan ceramics.
Cabana + Ginori 1735 Olga glazed ceramic dinner plate
Cabana has teamed up with Italian heritage brand Ginori 1735 for a ceramics collaboration: this swirling floral printed plate is one of our favourite pieces.
Shop Cabana + Ginori 1735 Olga glazed ceramic dinner plate at Net A Porter, £115
Anna + Nina magical flowers ceramic vase
More is more when it comes to crafting the perfect old school Italian-inspired tablescape. This hand-painted vase from colourful ceramics brand Anna + Nina will add a touch of whimsy.
Shop Anna + Nina magical flowers ceramic vase at Liberty London, £109.95
Les Ottomans hand-printed cotton tablecloth
Italian designer Bertrando Di Renzo’s homeware brand mixes influences from his home nation with his love for Turkish style, fostered over years of travel. This floral tablecloth is perfect for al fresco dining.
Shop Les Ottomans hand-printed cotton tablecloth at Matches Fashion, £130
Cabana speckled ceramic pitcher
Whether you decide to use it as a vase or as a drinks jug, Cabana’s speckled pitcher is a seriously eye-catching piece.
Casa Celva blue bud vase
Hailing from Murano, the home of colourful glassware, these small but striking vases (available in two different shapes and a spectrum of shades) are are a worthy addition to your coffee table.
Rose & Grey Italian style lemon side plates, set of four
This quartet of lemon motif plates just screams summer to us. Pair them with raffia place mats and a simple striped tablecloth.
Shop set of four Italian style lemon side plates at Rose & Grey, £45
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