Love ‘Bridgerton’? Here’s How to Get the Regency Look That’d Make Lady Whistledown Proud
Take inspiration from the hit Netflix series and embrace the Regencycore trend
There’s a lot to love about “Bridgerton”—the hunky duke, the extravagant dresses, and the elaborate mansions the characters call home. And while the corsets and powdered wigs are a little out of fashion, you don’t have to live in 1800s London to turn your home into a space fit for the Featheringtons.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Regency style (and how to bring it into your home!) just in time for season two’s premiere on March 25.
A Quick Run-Down on Regency
When you hear “the Regency era,” we’re talking about early-1800s United Kingdom and Ireland. The name refers to the period when King George III was determined unfit to rule. His son ruled by proxy (as “Regent”) before ultimately replacing his father as King George IV.
Politics aside, the Regency era was all about sophisticated fashion, fine arts, and architecture. King George IV is referred to as the “First Gentleman of Europe,” and, according to The Regency Town House, “acted as patron for many of the new movements in painting, sculpture, decoration, literature, technology, and science.” The result was a refinement of culture—and home design.
1. Deck It Out With Decor
Regency-style decor is about as far away from the minimalism movement as you can get. This style is filled with intricate details, both in the architecture itself and in the decor.
Crown Molding
Crown molding is a type of trim that rests between the walls and ceiling—aka, it’s the crown of the room. While most modern homes keep it simple, the crown molding popular in Regency style is intricate and detailed, often with dentil trim or a scroll-like pattern carved into it.
Balusters
Balusters are also found in modern homes, though they’re (to put it bluntly) typically not much to look at. These are the vertical posts on your staircase, connecting the railing to the steps. And while most are simple cylinders today, Regencycore used them to enhance the space’s elegance with built-in intricacies.
Artwork and Vases
Accentuate your space with mirrors, artwork, and vases. Even small sculptures added on end tables and desks give your space a Regency-like flair.
2. Go Heavy on the Pastels
Blushes, pale greens, and sky blues are all popular Regency color schemes found throughout Bridgerton’s sets. From walls painted in a dusty rose to pastel blue wallpapers to pale yellow chairs, it’s an easy way to bring a bit of the series into your own home.
3. Make It Pop With Metallics
Though pastels are a must in Regency design, they’re only half of the secret sauce. Pair those colors with metallics—especially furniture and decor with golden finishes. We’re talking metal picture frames, chairs and tables with metallic legs, and glimmering golden lamps and chandeliers. Regency is about embracing glam and high-society, after all!
4. Choose Luxurious Fabrics
If you want a true Regencycore feel, you’ve got to splurge on some items. Fabrics and upholstery are details you shouldn’t cut corners on. Velvet-backed chairs and silk throw pillows are a must for furnishings, and don’t overlook the windows, either. Regency-accurate window treatments should include grandiose, floor-length drapes in linen or another high-quality material.
5. Fill Your Space With Patterns
Plain surfaces and straight lines were hard to come by in the Regency era. From floral fabrics, rugs, and wallpaper to detailed scrolls carved into furniture pieces, almost every element of the room brings a bold statement to the room.
6. Go Formal With Your Garden
The extra-ness of Regency style can’t be contained in four walls—you’ve got to bring it to your garden, too. Recreate a vast palace estate in your backyard, complete with well-kept hedges, paved walkways, flowering wisteria plants, and ornate benches where you can sit and soak up the sunshine. Use elegant containers to make space for even more plants.