Regencycore is just Regency glamour with a trendier name, and a few seasons of corseted television have everyone wanting it again. The good news is you do not have to gut a room to get there. The look lives in the accessories: the gleam, the gilt, the texture you layer on top of good bones. Here are the pieces that actually create Regencycore glamour, and how to use them without tipping into costume.
A mirror, ideally an old one
If you do one thing, hang a mirror. A gilt or antique mirror is the single most Regency accessory there is: it throws light around the room, doubles the depth, and adds instant grandeur. Every room could use a mirror, and a Regencycore room could use two. Look for a gilt convex or an ornate frame with some age to it; see the mirrors I keep coming back to.
Brass lighting and pleated shades
Lighting is where the glamour glints. Brass lamps, a sculptural chandelier, sconces with warmth. Brass catches what light there is and gives a room that soft, expensive glow, and a pleated shade is a quietly Regency detail that softens the whole thing. Start with the table lamps and pleated shades or the broader lighting edit.
Statement wallpaper
Nothing sets a Regency mood faster than a papered wall. Chinoiserie, damask, and classical motifs all read instantly glamorous, and a powder room or entry is the perfect low-risk place to go bold. Browse traditional removable wallpapers if you want the drama without the commitment.
Velvet, silk, and jewel-tone textiles
Texture is what keeps all the shine from feeling hard. A velvet pillow, a silk throw, a jewel-tone cushion against a neutral sofa. Jewel tones will always be beautiful to me, and they are the heart of the Regency palette. Layer them in with throw pillows before you commit to anything bigger.
A little gilt, and objects with patina
The finishing layer is the small stuff: a gilt object, a brass box, a candlestick, something with age and shine on a shelf or a table. A little gilt in every room is a rule I live by. Our accessories and objects and accent tables are where to find those small, glamorous notes.
And a rug to anchor it all
Accessories sparkle, but the room needs a foundation, and a rug is it. A graphic Greek key from the Labyrinth collection gives Regency pattern a modern edge, a hand-knotted Iconium rug brings saturated, collected depth, and a single jewel tone from the CHROMA solids grounds the whole glamorous scheme.
The rule: keep a wink in it
The fastest way to ruin Regencycore is to take it too seriously. Pile on every gilded, mirrored, tasseled thing with no restraint and you get a stage set. Layer the glamour onto a room that is genuinely lived in, leave something a little playful or imperfect, and it reads collected instead of costumed. This whole instinct is the heart of my Hollywood Regency approach and the art of mixing modern and vintage. You can see it in finished form in my Morningside project.
Regencycore: quick answers
What is Regencycore?
A revival of Regency-era glamour, reignited by period dramas. It blends classical elegance with opulent accessories: mirrors, brass, velvet, jewel tones, and bold patterns, for a luxurious, theatrical look.
How do I get the Regencycore look?
Start with accessories rather than a full renovation. Add a gilt mirror, brass lighting, statement wallpaper, velvet and jewel-tone textiles, a few gilt objects, and a rug to anchor it. Keep it lived-in, not staged.
What accessories make a room look Regency?
Antique or gilt mirrors, brass lamps and chandeliers, damask or chinoiserie wallpaper, velvet and silk in jewel tones, gilded objects, and a patterned or richly colored rug.
Where to start
Pick one move to begin, a mirror or a lamp, and build from there. Shop the mirrors, lighting, and wallpaper, then ground the room with a rug. For the full style story, start with my Hollywood Regency guide.
