Luxe & Glam

Hollywood Regency Interior Design Ideas

Hollywood Regency grew out of 1930s Los Angeles, when film-industry designers dressed homes as glamorously as movie sets. It revived again in the 1960s and remains a favourite for bold, fun luxury. Hallmarks include glossy lacquered walls in emerald or ink navy, mirrored furniture, black-and-white chequer floors, tufted velvet sofas, faux-bamboo chairs, Greek-key trims, and brass and acrylic accents. It is theatrical and witty. In Indian homes it suits a living room or powder room where a little drama is welcome.

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Hollywood Regency: Old-Hollywood glamour: lacquer, mirrors, jewel velvet and brass.

What defines it

  • High-gloss lacquered walls in jewel colours
  • Black-and-white chequered marble floor
  • Tufted velvet sofa and mirrored console
  • Faux-bamboo gilt chairs and Greek-key trim
  • Brass and acrylic lamps and side tables

Colours

emerald · ink navy · black and white · brass gold

Works best in

living room · dining room · bedroom

For Indian homes

High-gloss walls show every bump, so ask your painter to putty and sand the wall thoroughly first, or use lacquered panels on one wall instead of the whole room.

How it works

  1. 1Take one photo of your room — any phone, any light.
  2. 2Pick a style, a colour or a look. Change only what you ask for.
  3. 3See the finished room in about 30 seconds, then try another.

Questions people ask

What is Hollywood Regency style?

A glamorous style from 1930s Hollywood that mixes Regency-era classical shapes with bold colour, mirrors, lacquer and metallics. It aims to feel like a film set: polished, playful and dramatic, with strong contrast and luxurious textures.

How is Hollywood Regency different from luxury glam?

Hollywood Regency is more playful and colourful, with lacquer, faux bamboo, Greek-key trims and chequered floors. Luxury glam is smoother and more contemporary, built on marble, velvet and crystal on a black-and-ivory base.

Try it on your own room

See it on a photo of your own room before you spend anything.

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