Dear readers, the social season is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate the return to the Ton than by adding a touch of Regency décor to your home.
Regency Era décor, or ‘Regencycore’ as this trend has been coined online, has seen a spike in popularity over the last few years thanks to the growing popularity of period dramas, and particularly Netflix’s Bridgerton. This era, taking place in the early 1800s in Great Britain and Ireland, saw people looking to adopt a more relaxed way of life which reflected in the home décor trends of the time. Where the Georgian Era was characterised by muted colours and rigid symmetry, the Regency era favoured elaborate drapery, patterned carpet, and large gilded mirrors – essentially, imagine yourself in the home of an Austen character!
At its heart, Regencycore is all about bringing the charming and whimsical aspects of Regency design into modern interiors. It offers a refreshing change from the very minimalist and contemporary trends that have dominated home decor for the last few years.
So, how can you add a touch of Bridgerton-inspired decor to your home? Chinoiserie and maximalism are some of the easiest elements to add to your home, and what better way to do this than through your window coverings! Luckily, in the modern age you no longer need to be a Duke or a Viscount to enjoy Regency style, and adding Bridgerton-inspired décor to your home won’t break the bank!
Light florals
Interior décor in the Regency Era, as you may have noticed in Bridgerton, incorporated a lot of light floral patterns. This period saw a move away from the more formal interiors of the Georgian Era towards a much more relaxed style as people wanted to be more in touch with nature, thus patterns bringing the outside in saw a vast increase in popularity.
For a subtle design that pairs beautifully with neutral spaces, our Emilia Embroidered Sky Curtains are the perfect choice. The delicate embroidered stems and budding flowers add just a hint of pattern and interest to your space, and won’t overpower an otherwise neutral décor.
Although only born at the end of the Regency Era, and most well-known for his contributions to interior decoration in the Victorian period, many of William Morris’ stunning designs espouse many of the hallmarks of Regency décor. Morris’ Pimpernel fabrics beautifully encapsulate the desire to bring the outdoors in, depicting a beautiful array of garden flowers in a variety of colourways. Our V&A William Morris Pimpernel Magenta Roman Blind is perfect if you’re looking for a bold and vibrant pop of colour to brighten up your space.
If you’re after something a little less vibrant and more subtle, our William Morris Golden Lily Coral Curtains designed in collaboration with the V&A are the perfect solution. This beautifully botanical design features a trellis of delicately coloured flowers in soft corals and pinks, and when paired with our complementary V&A William Morris Golden Lily Coral Cushion, make a blooming beautiful addition to any space in the home.
Combine the Regency affinity for floral patterns with the classic early 1800s colour combination of pale green and pink, as well as the popularity of Chinoiserie, and we’ve got the perfect complement to your home décor – our Ideal Home Chinoiserie Duck Egg Roller Blind. The muted pastel hues set the tone for whimsical fantasy in your interior. The delicate, chimerical pattern of botanicals and butterflies is the perfect balance of contemporary and traditional, making it a wonderful addition to any scheme. Plus, with complementary cushions available, you can add further accents of this stunning fabric throughout your space.
Damasks
Continuing with the natural theme, damask patterns became increasingly popular during the Regency Era thanks to the invention of the Jacquard loom in 1745 which made it faster and cheaper than ever to produce these intricate designs. These fabrics most often feature symmetrical motifs like flowers and fruit in a tight weave to create a luxuriously thick and resistant fabric.
Our Martigues fabrics in the Laura Ashley collection are the perfect addition to your home if you’re looking to add a touch of this classic design. The Laura Ashley Martigues Moonbeam Roman Blind beautifully shows off this elegant botanical weave in the softest pink shade, perfect for adding grace and sophistication to any interior it adorns.
For a more modern take on this traditional trend, the Ikat Damask range from our Sanderson collection is the perfect solution. The blurred geometric design creates an eye-catching statement piece that beautifully complements more contemporary interior schemes. Opt for the bold and vibrant Sanderson Ikat Damask Ink Blue Roman Blind to introduce the signature colour of the Regency Era into your home.
The Regency Stripe
One of the most well-known features of the Regency home is the Regency stripe. Most popularly, these designs were made up of large vertical stripes in red, green, and gold, and some more ornate patterns even included floral designs in between each stripe! These popular prints were used pretty much anywhere – from bedspreads to wallpaper, they could be found on almost any surface of the home.
Striped curtains are a great way to bring a taste of Bridgerton into your decor, stick with a classic colourway like our Laura Ashley Burnsall Stripe Smoke Green Curtains with its traditionally wide stripes in a sweet peppermint colourway for a true Regency feel. For more modern interiors, our Tuiss Albany Ice Roman Blind perfectly combines this traditional style with a more contemporary pattern. It plays with symmetry in an intriguing way, as striped bands of blue dash up and down the fabric in varying widths for a truly transitional style.
Silk & Velvet
If you really want to live like a Duke or Duchess, adding more opulent fabrics like silk and velvet to your home is the easiest way to achieve this. For a subtle nod to this elegance and luxury, opt for a silk blind in a neutral shade like our Tuiss Real Silk Allora Alabaster Roman Blind. Just a shade or two warmer than white, the purity of this fabric graces your space with the light and airy look of luxury.
For something more in tune with the bold and exotic turning home décor trends took in the Regency era, why not go all out with some vibrant velvet curtains? Our Crushed Velvet Royal Blue Curtains are the perfect answer. This glamorous and regal shade wouldn’t look amiss in any Regency estate, and is sure to turn your home into a palace fit for a king too as the fabric shimmers and shines in the sunlight for an added air of opulence.
With these simple additions, you’ll feel like a Duke or Duchess at home in no time! For more inspiration, check out our entire collection of Blinds and Curtains where you’re sure to find the perfect complement to your home.
