Give Your Home the Bridgerton Treatment With These 5 Interior & Living Inspirations

21 June, 2024 Andre Rowell

Bridgerton is a lesson in excess. Season 1 alone had 7,500 clothing items custom made for its eight episodes. All of these created a colour harmony that made every frame a painting. Individual families and homes also carried a colour motif that not only told the viewer subconsciously which house they were, but also tell you a little about the family themselves. What do our homes say about us? Is it a stark white art gallery, or a warm cozy mess. It’s time to start living with intent.

A Hint of Subtlety, My dear

Just because you and your family are navigating the upper limits of Regency-era high society with apt superiority, it doesn’t mean that you need to be all showy about it. Inject some nuance into your life with some shades of grey. Not that type of shades of grey, one doesn’t partake in that sort of carry-on.

In this elegantly appointed living room, the sophisticated charm of the Regency era seamlessly blends with mid-century modern design, creating a space that is both timeless and contemporary. The intricate moldings and grand drapery evoke Bridgerton opulence, while the Botti table and floor lamps add a modern twist with their unique, trumpet-like design inspired by jazz musician Chris Botti.

To achieve this balanced look in your own home, mix classic elements like ornate mirrors and luxurious drapes with sleek modern furniture and statement lighting. Incorporate high-quality materials such as marble, brass, and plush fabrics for a luxurious feel. Stick to a neutral color palette with gold and brass accents, and add texture through velvet cushions, marble tables, and silk drapes. Create focal points with striking features like a marble fireplace and statement lighting, and personalize the space with art and decorative objects that reflect your style.
Colour match: Resene Chain Gang

Style Tip: By combining elements from different design eras, you can create a living room that is both sophisticated and contemporary, offering a nod to the past while embracing the present.

Blue Moon

Turn your bathroom into a serene escape with some coastal retreat inspired hues.

To recreate this look in your own home, start with a calming color palette and channel that timeless Bridgerton elegance with a classic pedestal sink and clawfoot tub, perfect for soaking away the day’s gossip. But don’t stop there—add some personality with patterned tiles that make a statement without upstaging the room. The Melville Mix tiles bring a contemporary twist that feels just as comfortable in 2024 as it might have in 1824.

Colour match: Resene Whirlwind.

Style Tip: Finish with natural touches, such as a woven basket and a vase of fresh flowers, to add warmth and a personal touch.

Gold Digger

You might not be of royal blood but that doesn’t mean that you can’t detail like a countess.

To capture this look in your own home, start with statement pieces like this intricately designed settee, upholstered in deep, rich hues that add a touch of drama. Pair it with luxurious accessories like the lavish throw pillows that practically whisper secrets of old-world charm. The pièce de résistance is Covet House’s Nymph Chandelier – a modern marvel that adds just the right amount of sparkle, as if the room itself is preparing for the social season. This bold lighting choice anchors the room and adds a contemporary twist to the otherwise historical aesthetic. Don’t forget the finishing touches and accessorize with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, like the sleek golden coffee table that’s perfect for perching your latest read—or perhaps a glass of bubbly.

Colour match: Resene Ruck N Maul.

Style Tip: Opt for a monochromatic color scheme with pops of contrast and gold to create a cohesive, striking ambiance.

Pastel with Envy

Unleash your inner Featherington with some pastel green charm.

In this look, an intricately carved paneling and the sophisticated Portobello Parade Park Green wallpaper by Divine Savages transport you straight into the heart of Bridgerton’s grand interiors. Meanwhile, the vintage writing desk, with its rich wood tones and detailed inlays, could easily have been the very spot where Lady Danbury drafts her sharp-witted retorts. To steal this look, start by embracing traditional elements like ornamental moldings and luxurious wallpaper. Opt for furniture pieces that flaunt intricate details and rich finishes to sprinkle in some historical charm. Then, toss in modern touches like the sleek wall sconce and that fabulous chandelier to keep things feeling fresh and current.

Colour match: Resene Permanent Green

Style Tip: Stick to a neutral color palette with soft greens and gold accents to keep the vibe cohesive and elegant. Add texture with velvet drapes and a plush stool that practically begs you to sit down and plot your next high-society move.

Spill the Tea, Like A Bridgerton

Once you’ve decided your interiors, it’s time to add the final flourishes. Williams Sonoma teamed up with Netflix to create a limited run collection of tableware worthy of Queen Charlotte herself. Perfect for high tea and dramatically clattering when an unseemly gentleman visits outside of hours.

1. Bridgerton Floral Tea Pot, $69.95. 2. Bridgerton Floral Teacup & Saucer, Set of 2, 49.95. 3. Glass Pedestals, $39.95 – $59.95. 4. Bridgerton Mixed Dessert Plates, Set of 4, $59.95. 5. Bridgerton Napkins, Set of 4, $49.95, williams-sonoma.com. 6. Fortessa Arezzo Flatware Sets, Brushed Gold, 64.95. 7. Gold Rim Champagne Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, $79.95. 8. Pillivuyt Plisse Gold Porcelain Dinnerware Collection, $79.95 – $169.95. 9. Pillivuyt Plisse Porcelain Dinnerware Collection, $17.95 – $139.95. Bridgerton Table Runner, $69.95.