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We are convinced that this trend will continue long after the tree comes down
Bows have been the big story of Christmas 2023 – great big velvet ribbons in candy cane colours looking fabulous adorning trees and front doors. We are convinced that this trend will continue long after Christmas, as part of a resurgence in sweet vintage detailing in the home – alongside scalloped accessories, ruffling and candy cane stripes.
A nascent trend in homeware, bows are adorning glasses, placemats, napkins and candles for a nostalgic and playful table setting. At John Lewis, we're seeing duvet covers and striped seat cushions trimmed with sweet bows, and Glassette have a fabulous wallpaper border that ties a room together like a perfectly wrapped present.
Read on for 13 takes on the bow trend.
One of our favourite bow designs. This candle pin is the sweet decorative flourish we never knew we needed, and such a clever way to upgrade a plain pillar candle.
A modest nod to the bow trend, but one that does a lot for this John Lewis duvet cover. We love the matching bow detail on the pillows too.
For adding a touch of fun to the bar cart. This coupe glass has a lovely elongated stem and a wide bowl hand-embellished with a playful pink bow. Perfect for the best host you know.
Leave it to Toast to create something utterly chic out of this trend. This is a woven pillow in a weighty organic cotton with a classic pyjama stripe and fastened with three navy bows.
This fabulous wallpaper border from Glassette is designed by artist Susie Green. It will traditionally sit adjacent to the ceiling or floor, but we like the idea of it sitting at dado rail height to tie the whole room together like a perfectly wrapped present.
Wavey Casa is known for its playful home accessories saturated in vivid candy colours. Their candles are some of their best designs – usually emblazoned with bubble fonts or psychedelic prints. This bright yellow bow candle is a characteristically clever take from them.
A fun piece for a table setting. This candle holder is made using silver plated brass with an added bow detail.
This John Lewis seat pad is ticking off several 2024 trends – the decorative ruffling, mint green pinstripes and sweet bows to fasten it in place. A great addition if your kitchen or dining room leans a little country.
These napkins were designed by Molly Mahon, the Queen of block printing. Made from a heavy organic cotton and block printed and hemmed by hand in India. There is a matching tablecloth too should you wish to create an impactful dinner table.
Simplicity itself. The hand-painted bow on this ceramic plate provides a lovely framing detail.
3D wax bows adorn this elegant tapered candle for a touch of playfulness to a table setting. Pair with the Anna + Nina bow candle holder for double the impact.
A clever take on bows by Beata Heuman. Inspired by an original design from the 1930s, this solid brass handle is handmade in Florence. A wonderful addition to a vintage chest of drawers.
A pretty box for keepsakes, keys, stationary, or to hide unsightly wires or chargers. The handmade red and pink cover has been inspired by traditional patterns from West Africa, finished with a silky pink bow.
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