As A Bridgerton Fan, I Want To Steal These Home Decor Ideas From Season 4's Set

Nothing else has consumed me over the last several weeks like the characters, costumes, and set design for "Bridgerton" Season 4. Set in 19th-century London, many scenes are filmed at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex on carefully decorated sets covered in hand-painted details, expertly sourced antiques, sumptuous materials, and functional decor pieces, including metallic candelabras and wicker baskets. The production designer for this latest season, Alison Gartshore, told Architectural Digest about the set of the royal palace, "A lot of the inspiration for these rooms were places like Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Petworth House, all the very big hitters that we have in this country." Still, while real palaces heavily influence "Bridgerton's" sets, just as much is drawn from the characters' personalities and the fantasy of their stories.

"Bridgerton" might not be the most period-accurate, but that only makes it a richer treasure trove of ideas to steal. Several decor ideas inspired by the sets can help you decorate your home like "Bridgerton" with little more than a trip to your nearest secondhand store for curtains, candlesticks, and antique decor. You may also want to stop at a craft store to pick up paint and gold leaf finishes. From tiny details only a fan would notice to iconic decor elements that are undeniably from the world of "Bridgerton," here are the home decor ideas I want to steal from Season 4's set.

As you'd expect, the idea of turning a stone or concrete fountain into a planter isn't new, with countless examples available online. Queen Charlotte's, however, which appears in the Royal Palace Conservatory set, is extremely glamorous and practically a fantasy. Realistically, convincing live rose bushes to grow and flow down the side of the fountain would be a major feat, requiring a basin large enough for their roots and extensive plant knowledge. While the queen may have access to that sort of thing, I'd rather experiment with silk roses and foliage garlands, such as Michaels Cream Rose Garland.

There's no shortage of curtains on the "Bridgerton" set. Windows are expertly layered with sheers and drapes, and nearly every bed is canopied with thick curtains gathered at each post. Still, the use of curtains doesn't stop there. They hang on walls, drape across ceilings, and frame doorways at the masquerade ball; and before the Kilmartins are fully moved into their home, we get a glimpse of a lovely little bench seat flanked by white curtains, which meet at the ceiling for a cozy canopy — something that I'd love to implement in my own home.

"Bridgerton" Season 4's antagonist, Lady Araminta Gun, is as diabolical as she is fashionable. Her closet — large enough for several chairs and tables to fit comfortably — has multiple floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets with octagonally patterned lead lines. These cabinets display countless pairs of shoes, primarily heels, for Lady Gun to view whenever she pleases. While it isn't feasible for me, and likely many others, to dedicate an entire room to shoes or clothing and install custom glass cabinetry, I love the idea of using a glass display cabinet as a shoe rack alternative that makes your storage both functional and elegant.

"Bridgerton" fans who are well-versed in antiques might have noticed the Blue Willow china on display in the kitchen at "My Cottage." This kitchen features plates with the chinoiserie design, as well as a teapot, bowls, and serving dishes, all neatly arranged on mounted shelves lined with lace fabric. Introduced at the end of the 18th century, Blue Willow china became very popular in the Regency era and still holds considerable decorative value and rich history today. Taking notes from Ms. Crabtree, I'd pair other iconic blue-and-white pottery with Blue Willow, such as Delftware and Flow Blue.

Anthony's office in the "Bridgerton" home, which Benedict takes over for much of Season 4, shows viewers what picture frame molding can look like at its most literal extreme. A large oil painting of a white horse — likely a nod to Anthony and Kate's love story in Season 2 – is integrated into the center of the wooden wall with a thick wood frame that connects with the rest of the room's molding for a cohesive look. Molding is actually a decorative home trend you can DIY for less, making it an achievable way to add more intentional-looking artwork to a space.

Back before plastic was invented, practically every basket was woven with plant materials such as willow branches, reeds, dried grass, or straw. They were cheap and relatively easy to mend or make, and as they are today, these baskets were helpful for transporting laundry, fresh fruit and herbs, firewood, and other various items. In "Bridgerton" Season 4, we get a more intimate look at the servants' quarters in various homes, including "My Cottage," where wicker baskets serve a functional and decorative purpose. Today, you can find wicker baskets in all shapes, sizes, and materials at secondhand stores.

Optical illusion in the world of art is very old, dating back to Ancient Greece. Trompe l'oeil, or artwork designed to appear realistic, mimics 3D images with carefully placed shadows and highlights. In "Bridgerton," we can see this art style in the Royal Palace Conservatory's green latticework and the grayscale paintings on nearly every wall of the Long Gallery. This may seem like one of the more difficult home decor ideas to steal, but Trompe l'oeil wallpaper has become popular in recent years, and this growing paint trend that creates the look of fancy molding is easier than it sounds.

More lattice work is present in the queen's pink room, but this time, its three-dimensional appearance isn't an illusion. Instead, it adds to the gold and gilded decor throughout the rest of the palace. Whether it's full walls covered in shiny fleur-de-lis appliques or sculptural sofa legs seemingly painted with liquid gold, the space literally reflects the queen's affluence and grandeur. Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton"-inspired home style even draws inspiration from the queen's palace, featuring antique gilt mirrors, metallic sconces, and showy chandeliers, items I've already begun collecting from antique sellers whenever I have the chance.

In the Regency era, candles were among the only reliable sources of light once darkness fell, and in true Regency fashion, the ton used a variety of ornate candle-holders to light their bedchambers, banquets, and balls. Not only will you find the average brass candlestick with a single taper candle, but all kinds of multi-armed candelabras, chandeliers, and sconces holding thousands of candles used across "Bridgerton" Season 4's ball scenes. While I'm not a real taper candle fan, I can speak to the magic of battery-operated LED taper candles, such as the GenSwin Flameless Taper Candles.