Move Over, Coastal Grandma: Home Decor Has a Chic New Auntie
For a few years now, home decor and fashion girlies have loved the Nancy Meyers-inspired "coastal grandma" aesthetic. But after years of embracing the cozy, beachy, relaxed trend, some women are now gravitating toward a style that's the total opposite: eccentric aunt.
Curious to learn more about this fun and funky trend? Keep reading to see some examples of the maximalist eccentric auntie style and learn how you can achieve it.
What Is the Eccentric Aunt Aesthetic?
While coastal grandma is minimalist, calm and cozy, eccentric aunt is maximalist, bright, colorful, eccentric and even a bit campy. Like coastal grandmother, the eccentric aunt aesthetic can apply to home decor or fashion.
On TikTok, plenty of creators have shared videos of their eccentric aunt home decor items - think wine glasses with jewel-toned adornments, kitschy beaded throw pillows, elaborate and colorful paintings, funky vases, patterned arm chairs and delightfully cluttered gallery walls.
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Eccentric aunt can also be embraced as a fashion trend - or, as one personal shopper called it on TikTok, an "anti-trend" that's all about individuality. To achieve the eccentric auntie vibes in your wardrobe, you'll want to try clashing patterns, layering, saturated colors and mismatched styles.
You know when a 3-year-old child dresses herself? That's basically what the eccentric aunties are going for.
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How to Achieve the Eccentric Aunt Home Decor Vibe
If you want to bring the maximalist eccentric auntie energy into your home, a great place to start is in an antique or vintage store. When a fun item loudly calls your name, you're probably headed in the right direction. And don't be afraid to buy items that clash with each other - that's what being an eccentric aunt is all about.
If you're looking to buy a few new pieces, the luxury home decor designer Jonathan Adler's aesthetic very much leans toward eccentric aunt. And the label recently partnered with Michaels on the Jonathan Adler x Michaels line, in which a few pieces scream eccentric aunt.
For instance, there's the Jonathan Adler x Michaels 14.5" Black & White Ceramic Vase ($52.49 down from $69.99), Jonathan Adler x Michaels 18" Round Bug Beaded Pillow ($44.99, down from $59.99) and the Jonathan Adler x Michaels 14" x 18" Butterfly Diamond Art Tray Kit ($26.24, down from $34.99).
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM.