This 18th-Century Design Detail Is Officially Back
In design and in life, most trends come back around. But we certainly didn’t have tassels on our 2025 bingo cards. And yet: In Apartment Therapy’s 2025 State of Home Design survey, 154 designers weighed in on the trends they expect to define the year. The unexpected frontrunner: Tassels. Yes, the once-traditional trim is making a comeback—but before you envision your grandmother’s dark academia-inspired living room, keep in mind that today’s tassels are all about timeless texture and playful movement, not heavy drapery and dust. Photo by Mitzi A prime example? Interior designer Mandy Cheng’s new lighting collection for Mitzi, where three standout pieces—the Sheri, the Niya, and the Reyn—all embrace the decorative fringe detail, proving that tassels can be both refined and refreshingly modern when hanging from a chandelier. Read More >>
In design and in life, most trends come back around. But we certainly didn’t have tassels on our 2025 bingo cards. And yet: In Apartment Therapy’s 2025 State of Home Design survey, 154 designers weighed in on the trends they expect to define the year. The unexpected frontrunner: Tassels. Yes, the once-traditional trim is making a comeback—but before you envision your grandmother’s dark academia-inspired living room, keep in mind that today’s tassels are all about timeless texture and playful movement, not heavy drapery and dust.
A prime example? Interior designer Mandy Cheng’s new lighting collection for Mitzi, where three standout pieces—the Sheri, the Niya, and the Reyn—all embrace the decorative fringe detail, proving that tassels can be both refined and refreshingly modern when hanging from a chandelier.
