
We have Bridgerton to thank for this utterly scrumptious bedroom trend
By Georgie
The launch of Bridgerton Season 2 has us dreaming about those swoon-worthy regency interiors all over again.
We pulled together some of our favourite styles that take their lead from the era to put a contemporary spin on the Bridgerton Effect.
Inspired by the best-selling novels by Julia Quinn, the binge-worthy period drama which follows two competing families—the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons — was a veritable feast for the eyes.
Set in the extravagant bedrooms and drawing rooms of the upper echelons of society during Recency Era London, the set’s décor was a lavish assembly of ornate gilded frames and opulent jabot draperies; plush upholstery, ebonised wood and grand marquetry tables.
The Bridgerton family sitting room. Image/ Netflix
With more than 60 million households captivated by the eight-part series globally, the drama has triggered a newfound appreciation for regency styling — but with a distinctively contemporary twist.
Enter “regencycore” —an aesthetic based on silhouettes and signature pieces that dominated the UK from approximately 1811 to 1820 — an era marked by years of elegance and achievements in fine arts and architecture and defined by great cultural, political and economic change.
In recent months, Google searches for ‘Regency interiors’ have spiked by an incredible 9500% as Bridgeton’s luxuriously sophisticated furnishings trickled down to mainstream interior trends with sumptuous layering, upholstery and patterned fabrics all proving popular as well as the show’s primary colour palette of the Bridgerton household which consisted of soft shades of blue including Wedgewood and Robin’s Egg.
Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor, left) and Lady Violet Bridgerton (played by Ruth Gemmell, right) wearing the Bridgerton families colour pallette. Image/ Netflix
And although the frothy, fluffy Regency aesthetic didn’t exactly lend itself to a sweltering Australian summer, as winter approaches the trend is finally having a moment here, particularly in the bedroom — which is of course, where our interest lies.
While the founding elements of the regency trend are most noticeable in the sophisticated, sultry bed chambers on screen, it should be noted that the bedroom style in Bridgerton adds a quirky modern twist on the traditional regal theme.
If you want to be the talk of Lady Whistledown’s report for your high society style, we love the timelessness of our Medina Bed Head. This style, which has been updated in a new palette, redefines modern luxury with soft fabric upholstery and subdued creamy-golden hue to have you sleeping like a Queen, or at least a Duchess, every night.
The Medina Bed in Dargo Camel Linen
Other hallmarks of the trend we love this season include the deep-buttoned detailing — as exquisitely showcased on our Alice and Kensington bed heads as well as the brass studding on our Hampton bed head.
If you prefer to reference regency core with your colourway, powdery pastels and romantic petal-heavy floral prints also echo the look, such as sky blue velvet our Hampton bed head, the soft willow linen of the Astor bed head and our Madame Butterfly Linen, as seen on the Ralston bed head.
Astor Bed head in Aramon Willow linen
For a more subtle take on the trend, you could also look to this season’s curved edges to exude a regal sophistication that is sure to last the test of times as showcased on our dramatic Empire, Monet or Giselle bed heads, or alternatively, try layering your bedding with plenty of plump and soft textures.
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Kensington Bed head
$1,440.00 – $2,990.00 inc GST QUEEN $1940 - $2250 -
Astor Bed head
$1,360.00 – $2,700.00 inc GST QUEEN $2050 -
Empire Bed head
$1,220.00 – $2,450.00 inc GST QUEEN $1590 - $1950 -
Alice Bed head
$2,079.00 – $3,400.00 inc GST QUEEN $2475 - $2850 -
Giselle Bed head
$1,270.00 – $2,450.00 inc GST QUEEN $1730 - $2050 -
Medina Bed head
$1,220.00 – $2,450.00 inc GST QUEEN $1590 - $1950 -
Monet Bed head
$1,120.00 – $2,275.00 inc GST QUEEN $1470 - $1800 -
Custom Bolster Cushion
$220.00 inc GST $220
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