Fringe, tassels, and more: how to add this trend to your home

Posted on 24th January 2023

Two barstools with layered fringe in blue, light blue, dark red, and dusky pink

What do flapper dresses, a fair number of festival outfits, and cowboys have in common with high fashion and interior design?

A fringe (or multiple), of course. They’re a must-have in plenty of styles, were huge in fashion in 2022 – and now that’s translating into our homes, where these designs are increasingly gaining popularity, too.

But don’t worry – I may have mentioned cowboys in the intro, but that’s not the look we’ll be going for at all.

Instead, it’s all about adding layers and personality to your rooms. A fringe is a versatile addition to furniture and décor – from glamorous 1920s designs to cosy tassels and natural styles.

Want to bring it into your home? We’ve got some solutions right here.

Fringe ideas for your home

Up your style with ornate furniture and décor. In your kitchen and living areas, why not spice up your seating solutions with statement multi-coloured fringed barstools or tactile, embellished sofas and armchairs?

Amber-coloured velvet armchairs with fringe at the bottom in front of a maximalist floral wallpaper — Limerence Tilia table lampshade in Rose-Quartz, £395, House of Hackney.

Purple sofa with white fringe — Wright sofa in Venice Amethyst, £3995, Jonathan Adler.

Moss-green armchair with fringe at the bottom in front of a white panelled wall — Darla armchair in Conifer, £1350, Luxdeco.

Ottoman with fringe in neutral living room — Trefoil ottoman, £2300, Anboise.

You could even add it to furniture, such a cabinets or side tables.

Black cabinet on skinny legs with claw feet and a black fringe curtain — Angel display cabinet, £895, Webb & Gray.

What are other ways of adding fringe designs to my home? How about outside of the kitchen and living room?

To bring the trend into your bedroom, dress your windows with ruffled curtains.

Grey ruffled curtains — Abigail Ahern Cley Mole roman blind with Colette Kohl fringing, from £180 for roman curtains, Hillarys.

Lampshades also make for a good, versatile addition. The bonus? You can use them in every room – just make sure you keep to the safety zones if you want to use a lamp in your bathroom.