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Catch the Y2K interiors bug with these noughties-inspired designs
While the 2000s may not be the most obvious decade to steal trends from, these 24 items could just make you reconsider...
The noughties called and it wants its furniture back! All things early 2000s are back in vogue, from scents and fashion to, now, interiors.
Think of the neons favoured by then-fashion designer and now homeware maverick Matthew Williamson and the devil-may-care creations of French designer Philippe Starck but with a modern twist. Another quality of the new millennial mood was the way its design stars thumbed their noses at rules and convention, which feels just right for the times we live in now.
‘Bloc Light’ stool, Kate Boccaccini Meadows
Nothing screams early 2000s like full on furry fabric. Embrace the kitsch and slightly tacky look with this outlandish fuzzy red ‘Bloc Light’ stool. £520, kateboccaccinimeadows.com
‘Pocket’ shelving, String
Neon colours such as hot pinks, luminous greens and vibrant oranges were all the rage back in the noughties. Brighten up a dull space with this neon orange shelving unit by String. £169, utilitydesign.co.uk
‘Dribble’ mirror, &Klevering
Unleash your inner child with ‘Dribble’ mirror by &Klevering. Its vivid green swirls are a sure fire way to make any hallway more delightful. £62, klevringb2b.com
‘Blowing’ armchair, Seung Jin Yang
Hark back to a time when inflatable bubble backpacks, water beds and bean bags were in fashion with ‘Blowing’ armchair by Seung Jin Yang. We love it in this fantastic yellowy orange. Price on application, seungjinyang.com
‘Le Mura’ daybed, Tacchini
Whether you place it in the bedroom or in the living room, Mario Bellini’s daybed brings comfort, joy and a sense of play. Approx £2,662, tacchini.it
‘Slatted bench’, HK Living
While this bench comes in natural colours including sand and teak wood, we are all about this hot pink version. Although designed as a fun seating option, it’s also great as a shelf or display unit. £495, bode-living.com
‘Tubular’ chair, Andu Masebo
Made from three-inches-thick stainless steel tubes gathered from the production car exhausts, this curvaceous chair is both striking to look at and a sustainable alternative to traditional chairs. £700, atelier100.com
‘Venus’ rug, Patricia Urquiola
Available in pink, green or blue colourways, this ‘Venus’ rug by Patricia Urquiola has a playful quality that makes it all the more fun. It is completely hand-knotted by Tibetan artisans and is designed as a tribute to feminine archetypes. Approx £8,754, cc-tapis.com
‘Kojo’ vase, Oyoy Living
With its organic pear shape and simple design, ‘Kojo’ vase, which has been mouthblown and turned by hand is fit for any tabletop, while the colourway is straight out of a 90s makeup palette. £99.99, oyoylivingdesign.co.uk
‘DS-602’ sofa, De Sede
Go all out and bring some drama into your living room with this marble patterned sofa. Its swirling lines and marine colours are not far from the much beloved lava lamps that lit many a bedroom in the noughties. Price on application, desede.ch
‘Dita’ storage unit, Ligne Roset
Bring back memories of traditional office life, with the ‘Dita’ storage unit by Pagnon & Pelhaître. Its lacquered panels are made from wood rather than sheet metal, giving it a contemporary edge. £3,853, ligne-roset.com
‘Cloud’ mug and saucer, Tutu
Bulbous shapes and playful forms were central pillars of noughties’ design. This ‘Cloud’ mug and saucer by Tutu is a brilliant take. £29, tutuhome.shop
‘Couple’ coffee table, Muuto
This coffee table by Sylvain Willenz straddles the borders between ceramics and furniture. Use as a sophisticated spot to house piles of books or slot it into a narrow space and decorate with flowers. £1,449, muuto.com
‘Cloud II’ fabric, Kirkby Design
Bring spring inside with this peachy-coloured fabric in ‘Blossom’. Made with a graphic, hexagonal structure, the material is soft to the touch and is a decorative way to touch on the trend for inflated forms. £166.50 per m, kirkbydesign.com
‘T4’ chair, Holloway Li
Holloway Li’s modular chubby ‘T4’ chair had the design world in a spin when it was released late last year thanks to its old-school charm and cheeky character. Price on application, umaobjects.com
‘Caractére’ wallcovering, Zinc
Hazy green and blue hues merge and blur together in ‘Caractére’, a moiré wallcovering by Zinc. We love the silky material on which it is printed. £1,002 per roll, zinctextile.com
‘Tito’ bed, Rossana Orlandi
Voluptuous and seductive, ‘Tito’ bed by Draga & Aurel is a standout piece that adds glamour to the bedroom. It’s clad in a high-pile velvet with a fur effect for extra opulence. Price on application, rossanaorlandi.com
‘Aerio’ fabric, Kinnasand
The finely woven, mesh-like structure of ‘Aerio’ recalls the chainmail fabrics used for tops and dresses throughout the 2000s. Although it comes in a variety of diverse colours, the silver is no doubt our favourite. £96 per metre, kvadrat.dk
‘Loop, Designer’s Edition’ , Raw Color
Interdisciplinary design agency Raw Colour’s ‘Loop’ sofas for Sancal are designed to ‘create new joyful ways of sitting’. Endearingly chunky and thick, their bright colour options create a cheerful environment. From £2,615, sancal.com
‘Dharma’ chair, Studiopepe
With its high shine and glossy finish, the ‘Dharma’ chair by Studiopepe is a great way to introduce a little nostalgia. Choose from two equally wacky shapes. From £4,682, baxter.it
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