Bridgerton-inspired interiors explained: Designing a home worthy of The Ton

Dearest gentle reader… so, you've found yourself inspired by the decadent world of Bridgerton, and now you want to incorporate early 19th-century chic into your home design? We don't blame you. If Benedict and Sophie's fairytale romance in Season Four isn't enough to get you hooked on the Regency era, the luxurious pearls and pretty bows sure will. Here's how you can combine historical elegance with contemporary comfort to create Bridgerton-inspired interiors.

Start with a Regency-inspired palette: Soft pastels and jewel tones

To nail Regencycore, the right colour palette is essential. As seen on Bridgerton, this era was all about pastels: blush pink, baby blue, soft creams and neutrals. These understated colours create space for other features – like wallpaper and furnishings – to be extravagant and the true stars of the show.

Consider the mood of the room you're designing, too. Pastels create a sense of calm and elegance, while deeper jewel tones add a touch of drama and opulence. Ultimately, a strong colour choice ties together your room, allowing you to match accessories and furnishings for the perfect atmosphere that Regencycore does so well. Browse Hammonds’ fitted living colours to create fitted living room furniture to match your colour palette.

Statement walls: Wallpaper and mouldings

People in the Regency era didn't do things by halves; their designs were bold, and their homes reflected this. Popular wallpaper styles of the time featured swirling damask, oriental chinoiserie or bold floral patterns. In the Regency period, these wallpapers would often adorn every wall, but to merge a modern interior design trend, you could use them on one wall only to create a dramatic feature wall. To tie the room together, you could use the same pattern from your feature wall on cushions or a rug.

Decorative mouldings are also instrumental in Regencycore, creating a traditional, sophisticated look. Rotund, ornate mouldings adorned ceilings, often drawing attention to a dazzling chandelier or the edges of rooms, upon which portraits and other art were hung. Mouldings are popular in modern interiors, too, with panelling being a popular interior design trend that adds dimension to a wall. 

Furniture with grace: Elegant shapes and quality pieces

When it comes to furniture, Regencycore should be rooted in authentic early 19th-century design principles while maintaining modern comfort. Furniture from this time focused on graceful silhouettes – such as curved legs and arms. Upholstery often featured deep-buttoned tufting in opulent fabrics like silk blends or rich velvets, paired with dark mahogany or rosewood structures with intricate carvings.

To include Regencycore in a contemporary home, look for pieces that echo these classical references: oversized upholstered headboards with sculpted profiles, ormolu-accented mirrors, French and English antique-inspired armoires, and vintage armchairs with curved lines. Incorporating brass accents or hand-carved motifs will further enhance a Bridgerton-inspired interior while keeping the overall feel elevated and luxurious.

Luxurious textiles: Drapes, rugs and upholstery

Layering sumptuous textiles such as velvet and 3-D brocade fabric adds both depth and a sense of theatrical grandeur. Heavy, floor-grazing drapery – often lined and richly pleated – framing tall windows or cascading from a canopy bed instantly evokes the era's opulence.

For finishing touches, introduce patterned rugs with classical motifs like medallions. These help anchor the space and harmonise with painted walls or decorative panelling. Upholstery in plush fabrics, trimmed with details like bullion fringe, completes the look and enhances the period feel while still offering modern comfort.

Book a free design visit with Hammonds to discover how to incorporate Bridgerton-inspired interiors into your home.