Hollywood Regency Interior Design
Old Hollywood glamour with dramatic flair
Hollywood Regency captures the dramatic glamour of 1930s-40s movie star homes. Bold colors, mirrored surfaces, lacquered finishes, and theatrical accessories create spaces that feel like movie sets. It's over-the-top luxury that knows it's fabulous and isn't apologizing.
Key Characteristics
Hollywood Regency emerged in the 1930s when designers like Dorothy Draper and William Haines created glamorous interiors for movie stars. Combining elements of Regency, Art Deco, and Chinoiserie, they developed a distinctly American take on luxury that celebrated drama, color, and unabashed glamour.
- Bold, saturated colors
- Mirrored and lacquered surfaces
- Dramatic patterns
- Tufted upholstery
- Chinoiserie influences
- Statement lighting
- Animal prints and faux fur
- Palm and botanical motifs
Color Palette
Accent Colors
Colors to Avoid
Materials & Textures
Key Materials
- Mirrored glass
- High-gloss lacquer
- Velvet and silk
- Polished brass
- Lucite/acrylic
- Faux fur
- Bamboo and rattan
Patterns
- Greek key
- Chinoiserie
- Palm fronds
- Animal prints
- Bold florals
Textures
- Glossy lacquer
- Tufted velvet
- Mirrored surfaces
- Soft fur
- Silky fabrics
Furniture & Decor
Signature Furniture
- Tufted velvet sofa
- Mirrored chest of drawers
- Bamboo chairs
- Lucite coffee table
- Canopy bed
- X-bench ottomans
Decor Elements
- Oversized mirrors
- Chinoiserie ceramics
- Faux coral sculptures
- Dramatic table lamps
- Palm prints and botanicals
- Crystal and gilt accessories
Lighting Style
Crystal chandeliers, dramatic table lamps, wall sconces, Hollywood vanity lighting
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Space & Budget Guidance
Small Spaces
Hollywood Regency can make small spaces feel more glamorous than bigger. Mirrored furniture expands perceived space, and bold color creates drama that distracts from size. A small powder room is the perfect Hollywood Regency canvas.
Large Spaces
Large spaces can handle full Hollywood Regency drama with bold color throughout, multiple glamorous furniture groupings, oversized mirrors, and statement lighting. Create theatrical vignettes within the larger space.
Budget-Friendly Tips
Paint is your friend—a bold wall color transforms everything. Add metallic spray-painted accessories, find mirrored frames at HomeGoods, and source tufted pillows inexpensively. Chinoiserie prints can be framed for instant glamour.
Luxury Approach
Source designer lacquered furniture, invest in quality antique chinoiserie, commission custom mirrored installations, and specify premium materials throughout. Work with designers specializing in glamorous interiors.
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