If you love the hit Netflix series Bridgerton and swooning over the Regency era décor, then you’ve come to the right place for style tips and ideas on how to create this period style look in your own home.
The hugely popular drama has drawn in millions of viewers for a multitude of reasons, whether it’s for the romance, conversation or the elegance and grandeur of the Regency period. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure, it’s a visually stunning series.
So, if you’re looking to bring a small part of the grandeur that is Bridgerton to your home, the good news is that achieving a Regencycore interior is easier than you may think – read on to discover how.
Bridgerton is a lavish period drama that’s been breaking streaming records since the first series aired in December 2020. This seriously popular series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels. In season one, the eldest daughter, Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, makes her debut on Regency London’s competitive marriage market and finds romance with the Duke of Hastings, played by Regé-Jean Page.
Bridgerton season two is based on Julia Quinn’s novel The Viscount Who Loved Me. This follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, as he sets out to find a suitable wife and soon falls in love with Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley, even though he first courted her younger sister after the pair arrived from India.
The much anticipated season 3 of Bridgerton will be released by Netflix in two parts in Spring 2024. The Bridgerton season3 trailer gives a glimpse into Penelope Featherington and Colin’s romance, sending Bridgerton fans into a frenzy!
Furthermore, Bridgerton season 3 will see the backstories of each character from the spin-off series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, being further explored. The spin-off series follows Queen Charlotte, played by Golda Rosheuvel, during two timelines, one set during the present-day Bridgerton timeline in 1817, while the other is set in 1761 as Charlotte meets and marries George III.
But it’s not just the family dramas and affairs that have grabbed our attention, the lavish interiors have got us talking too. Keep reading to discover what the Bridgerton look is and how you can bring a Regencycore inspired feel to your home’s interior.
So, what style of home is Bridgerton? The Bridgerton look is all about the London Regency era, which encompasses opulent and sophisticated furnishings, extravagance, decadence, and regal charm, with a color palette of deep, rich hues, contrasted with light champagnes and shades of powder blue and green. When you look back to the Regency era, it seems the more extravagant and bold your home décor was, the wealthier you appeared to be.
If you’re longing to recreate this look in your own home and are unsure to where to begin, just know that you don’t need to literally need to take your home back all the way to 18th century London! It’s all about taking inspiration from Regency style and balancing it with modern design to achieve a look that’s bold and glamorous yet up-to-date and elegant too.
When looking at Regency interiors, you’ll notice motifs, which add character to a space, as well as decorative elements typically carved into furniture or featured on upholstery, highlighting glamour. Other design details include flowing drapery, chandeliers, caned furniture, regal patterns, brass finishes, four poster beds, antique mirrors and damask wallpaper. Overall, a bold aesthetic!
With the clever use of color and pattern, Bridgerton successfully makes home interiors appear classic and traditional, with a touch of modern style. So, if you adore the Bridgerton look, these Regencycore inspired home ideas are sure to help you recreate this desirable style.
Decorative cast iron radiators offer a perfect way to bring Regency inspired style to your home’s interior, as well as luxurious warmth too of course! A cast iron radiator featuring decorative elements, such as the Hudson Reed Charlotte collection, will add a decadent Bridgerton feel to any room in your home.
The beautifully crafted hand assembled Charlotte cast iron radiators feature ornate columns with an exquisite floral etching, bringing that Regencycore feel to your home. A stunning focal point for any space, these decorative cast iron radiators come in many sizes and a range of gorgeous finishes too, including antique brass, antique copper, pewter, and slate black, to elevate your home’s décor.
To help you choose the perfect one, our handy cast iron radiator buying guide will point you in the right direction.
From fancy pink floral wallpaper throughout Lady Danbury’s home to the damask wallpaper panels in the Bridgerton family living room, a wide variety of patterned wallpaper is featured in many Bridgerton scenes. This style of wallpaper is a great way to bring a Regencycore feel to your home.
You could use patterned wallpaper on a feature wall for a stunning statement or create wallpaper panels with a decorative wood frame, and so looks like a piece of artwork for a modern twist. When choosing patterned wallpaper, opt for pastel tones such as powder blue and blush pink for that true Regency feel.
Symmetry is one of the main interior design features of Bridgerton. During the Regency era, the seating areas within a home were designed with hosting and entertaining in mind. Symmetry helps to create the illusion of more space and provides a grander feel too. Arranging sofas and chairs so they are facing each other encourages a conversational flow, setting the scene for lively gatherings with family and friends.
Position furniture items of a similar size on either side around a focal point, such as a coffee table, to create a balanced feel to the room. Extra visual interest can be incorporated with a variety of cushion designs, floral arrangements, and accessories.
An elegant clawfoot bathtub will bring a luxurious focal point to your bathroom. Taking a relaxing soak in this style of tub creates a sense of decadence and is the perfect way to inject some Regencycore into your bathroom space.
Early versions of the clawfoot tub were made from cast iron and porcelain, but modern styles are more commonly constructed from acrylic. This type of bathtub has design features such as a roll top rim, high ends, and decorative feet in a metallic finish and is therefore ideal for creating a Bridgerton style look.
Thrift stores are a great way to find Regency style antique items for your Bridgerton inspired home. Having a good look around antique shops is not only fun, as you’ll never know what you’ll stumble upon, but all it takes is a few small items to bring the Regencycore look to life.
Look out for ornate mirrors and decorative accessories such as candle holders, dishes, vases, and picture frames. Garage sales are another good place to find vintage pieces too.
Beautiful fresh flower arrangements are featured in many Bridgerton scenes and even the exterior of the family home is covered in wisteria. Introducing some fresh floral arrangements around your home is a simple yet effective way to get the Bridgerton look.
Place your floral arrangement into a decorative vase for that true Regency feel. Fresh flowers will add extra interest to your home’s interior and add a touch of decadence too.
Bridgerton features a variety of statement beds with design features such as curves, wooden details, and canopies. Four poster beds and sleigh beds are sure to make a statement and are key to bringing that Regencycore look to your bedroom.
The four poster bed has been a popular choice for centuries and due to its regal shape is referred to as the bed of kings, while sleigh beds take inspiration from the sleighs used in the 19th century and so will take center stage in your bedroom.
For that true Regencycore feel, luxurious fabrics like velvet and silk are the way to go. These sumptuous fabrics are featured throughout Bridgerton and are what will bring sophistication to your home’s interior.
Velvet and silk can be introduced with curtains, pillows, bedding and upholstery too. Don’t shy away from layering a variety of textiles for an authentic Regency feel.
During the Regency era, ornate mirrors were only seen in the wealthiest of family homes and plenty of decorative mirrors can be seen in the Bridgerton and Featherington homes. Incorporating ornate mirrors into your home’s interior is an easy way to create a Regencycore feel.
Metallic details are another key Bridgerton feature, think brass railings and fixtures such as door handles and candlesticks. Metal accents can easily be added to any space.
You can update door and furniture handles, light fixtures, picture frames, and mirrors for a look that instantly feels more luxurious.
Your Bridgerton style home will not be complete without a stunning chandelier. Chandeliers add a touch of opulence and grandeur to any room in your home.
You could also incorporate Regency style wall lights, as these were a key trend during that era as they could be lit by candles. This look can easily be recreated with a wall light sconce and candle bulbs.
We hope these Regencycore style ideas have given you plenty of inspiration on how to bring a Bridgerton look to your home! So, if you can’t wait until the spring to check out the home décor in Bridgerton season3, then you can always binge-watch season 1 and 2 to get your hit of swoon-worthy interiors.