Want to make your home a bit brattier? We’re not talking toddler tantrums and teen angst—there’s a new trend taking over social media, courtesy of singer-songwriter Charli XCX.
Derived from Charli XCX’s new album Brat, the trend speaks to an aesthetic that leans into a lime green color, the Arial font, and a subversive vibe that’s all over TikTok and Instagram. There’s so much hype, in fact, that even presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris is getting in on the action.
In an Instagram post about the album release, Charli XCX shared that she went through 65 shades of green before selecting what she refers to as “the final most ultimate most brat green.” (For my fellow millennials, it’s reminiscent of the iconic Nickelodeon slime). Later on in the caption, she detailed her definition of brat: “me, my flaws, my f*** ups, my ego all rolled into one.”
With all of this in mind, we considered how you might add some “Brat Summer” energy into your home. So, we spoke with a few interior design experts to learn about how to lean in with a pop of slime green, plus other standout pieces that simply scream brat.
One of the more natural solutions for a brattier home? Give it more greenery. “I think the aloe plant is brat in general,” says Lisa Fine, co-founder of home goods brand Quiet Town. “I’m obsessed with it because I have regular sunscreen misses and always find myself heading straight for the aloe plant in my bathroom whenever I do.”
Another option is bringing green hydrangeas into your dining room, like Susie Novak of Susie Novak Interiors did at a home in Northern California. There are a few types that could work, but the “Invincibelle Sublime” definitely out-brats the rest.
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Maybe you’ve already been living your best brat summer, or maybe you’re finally hyped up enough to give it a go—either way, we’ve got the plants to make all your techno-tinted dreams come true. Lime green is definitely having a moment, and if you aren’t familiar, Charli XCX’s hit album, “Brat,” has inspired everything from memes to fashion trends to presidential campaigns to countless TikTok videos. But we’re here to turn pop culture into plant cultivars, so get ready to infuse the now world-famous album cover’s green hue into your plant palette. Read on for the leafy lovelies you can add anywhere from bookshelves to backyard borders that will wrap up your summer with a botanical banger.
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