How To Infuse The 'Lavender Girl' Trend Into Your Home Decor

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In a fast-paced world, it seems that there's an endless stream of new innovations, products, and purchases to be explored. This constant influx of modern amenities, however, has also fostered an opposite reaction in the home decor space — one that values minimalism, natural elements, slow living, and everyone's favorite aromatic: lavender. The growing trend is known as lavender girl, and it is sweeping through social media and home decor platforms as an aesthetic you have to try in 2025.

Lavender girl, as the name implies, is a trend that is obsessed with natural decor, soft colors, and an absence of flashy, modern, and artificial elements. If you walk into a lavender-girl-inspired space or catch a peek of an article outlining this trend, you'll likely be struck by the simplicity of the decor and the emphasis on natural beauty, as a reaction to louder decor trends. Whites, creams, and lavenders may be present in the color palette and you'll likely also observe natural materials like ceramics, linen, and jute front and center in the home. All things good and natural will be included in this aesthetic, including natural light, cleanliness, and of course a minimal (but still homey) visual. If these decor elements resonate with you, maybe it's time to explore how to embrace the lavender girl trend in your space.

As stated before, a space that is trying to infuse lavender girl vibes into it will prioritize decorating with nature in the home, as well as an overall simplified space. Begin by decluttering and clearing surfaces, donating and rehoming whatever you can to extend the fruits of your labors. If you find that you're struggling to find cabinet or drawer space for all of your possessions, you'll find that some aptly chosen and placed baskets will keep the natural aesthetic alive and well. Wicker and rope baskets will mesh perfectly with the lavender girl trend, like the Seville Classics Storage Bin Baskets ($29.99).

Of course, any how-to for this decor trend would be woeful to leave out the inclusion of lavender; you can tie this important element into your decor by purchasing dried lavender, adding some lavender sachets to your dressers, and implementing lavender-scented soaps and candles into your space. If you feel the need to liven up a neutral color scheme, you can implement splashes of lavender hues to go along with the light purple blossoms on your dried florals — think soft purple pillowcases or a throw blanket on the couch. Individuals wanting a more neutrally-charged color palette, however, can absolutely have success with creamy linen window treatments, flour sack kitchen towels, and linen duvet covers in the bedroom. Kitchen elements should elevate the use of wooden spoons and cutting boards, ceramic bowls, pitchers, and cloth napkins for an earthy feel.

While the lavender girl vibe can work seamlessly for many individuals, there are a number of mistakes that you'll want to avoid making. Firstly, don't try too hard: this aesthetic is all about simplicity, nature, and slow living, so implementing any decor that feels too desperate — like putting artificial lavender in a vase, or actually painting a wall of lavender — can be a mistake. A second pitfall to steer clear of is feeling like you need to do a haul of your current decor. In most cases, the lavender girl aesthetic can work with many elements you already own and shouldn't inadvertently result in excessive consumerism in the attempt to make your home look minimal and natural. 

If in doubt, start by simplifying your home as much as possible, paring down physical items that are creating visual clutter, and instead putting into rotation whatever pieces you own that make your space feel homier. If you do find that your home decor needs some updated pieces, avoid mass-produced, cheaply made items, and instead shop with care for quality pieces that will last — you may even be able to boost your space's aesthetic appeal with some thrift store finds.