Most Popular Film Inspiration for Interior Design

When the Great Gatsby came out, vintage retailers experienced a massive surge of interest in their 1920s and 30s products and memorabilia. This is because the set designers did such a wonderful job with the look and feel of the film, that many people around the world decided that that was the kind of look they wanted for their own home.

The fact that so many people would feel inspired after watching this film is unsurprising, as the decadent styling and sumptuous colours would look wonderful in any home, whether traditional or contemporary. It’s also unsurprising because, throughout the years, films have played a very active part in determining what trends are picked up and embraced by the general public. The following are some of the most influential films to have ever inspired an interior design trend – do you think any of these could inspire your own design ideas?

1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s

This famous film did more than just inspire the epoch of the LBD (that’s the Little Black Dress for all you in the dark). It also inspired countless of homeowners to give their homes a 60s makeover, from the time it was released right up until the present day. Holly Golightly’s iconic bathtub sofa is the stuff of legends, and the film also boosted the popularity of Tiffany and Tiffany style lamps, which has continued to this day.

2. Ocean’s Twelve

The Toulour mansion in Ocean’s Twelve is the epitome of sumptuous Italian interior design, and has inspired many people to inject a little Italian glamour into their own homes. This sort of style is easy to track down; classically understated furniture, sumptuous soft furnishings and gorgeous mirrors are all staples that can be found in any decent interiors shop.

3. Sex and the City

SATC inspired interiors were in vogue for a long, long time before the films came out, but it wouldn’t be fair to leave the film off this list precisely for that reason. Carrie’s simple apartment, Samantha’s contemporary yet glamorous boudoir, Charlotte’s refined tastes and Miranda’s independent lifestyle all impacted hugely upon the design choices of millions of modern women.

4. Amélie

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s most well-loved character, Amélie, lived in a beautiful French apartment the design of which crested the wave of today’s modern preference for shabby chic. Quintessentially Parisian but totally accessible, the gorgeous hues and quaint, sometimes bizarre, little trinkets made Amélie’s apartment a must-have for design enthusiasts.