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On Trend: Timeless charm – why chintz is the height of chic once more

With a shift towards heritage designs centred around florals and nature, chintz is enjoying a revival, says Sam Wylie-Harris...

Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape
Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape

Far from a chance encounter, chintz is back on the scene. Here's a few worth looking at...

John Lewis & Partners Fougere Wallpaper, Dusty Rose, Classic Bobbin Console Table, Grey, Bubble Ceramic Table Lamp, Moritz Velvet Dining Chair, Amber, other items from a selection, John Lewis
John Lewis & Partners Fougere Wallpaper, Dusty Rose, Classic Bobbin Console Table, Grey, Bubble Ceramic Table Lamp, Moritz Velvet Dining Chair, Amber, other items from a selection, John Lewis John Lewis & Partners Fougere Wallpaper, Dusty Rose, Classic Bobbin Console Table, Grey, Bubble Ceramic Table Lamp, Moritz Velvet Dining Chair, Amber, other items from a selection, John Lewis

John Lewis & Partners Fougere Wallpaper – Dusty Rose, £40 per roll; Classic Bobbin Console Table – Grey, £179; Bubble Ceramic Table Lamp, £62.50 (was £125), Moritz Velvet Dining Chair, £259 (other items from a selection), John Lewis

John Lewis & Partners Juliette Wallpaper, Multi, Selva Organic Cotton Double Duvet Cover Set, Multi, John Lewis
John Lewis & Partners Juliette Wallpaper, Multi, Selva Organic Cotton Double Duvet Cover Set, Multi, John Lewis John Lewis & Partners Juliette Wallpaper, Multi, Selva Organic Cotton Double Duvet Cover Set, Multi, John Lewis

John Lewis & Partners Juliette Wallpaper – Multi, £40 per roll; Selva Organic Cotton Double Duvet Cover Set – Multi, from £60-£90, John Lewis

Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape
Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia, landscape

Faded Glamour Vintage Green Wallpaper, £120 per roll (other items part of room set), Woodchip & Magnolia

Lorene Armchair, Rosewater, Soho Home
Lorene Armchair, Rosewater, Soho Home Lorene Armchair, Rosewater, Soho Home

Lorene Armchair – Rosewater, £839, (£713 Soho Home members), Soho Home

Hampi Mint Cushion, Tatie Lou
Hampi Mint Cushion, Tatie Lou Hampi Mint Cushion, Tatie Lou

Hampi Mint Cushion, £85, Tatie Lou

Pavilion Gardens in Sage Green, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia
Pavilion Gardens in Sage Green, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia Pavilion Gardens in Sage Green, other items part of room set, Woodchip and Magnolia

Pavilion Gardens in Sage Green, £120 per roll, Woodchip & Magnolia

Delicate Bloom Lampshade, Chelsea Table Lamp Base, Mind The Gap
Delicate Bloom Lampshade, Chelsea Table Lamp Base, Mind The Gap Delicate Bloom Lampshade, Chelsea Table Lamp Base, Mind The Gap

Delicate Bloom Lampshade, £180; Chelsea Table Lamp Base, £189, Mind The Gap