Interior design trends are influenced by popular culture, and Hollywood Regency is a prime example. Born out of Hollywood’s Golden Age in the 1930s, the style is a reflection of the glitz and glamor that took over cinema. Lavish spaces that were depicted on the silver screen prompted moviegoing crowds to emulate the look in their own homes. Simultaneously, iconic designers Dorothy Draper and William Haines played a major role in popularizing the Hollywood Regency style, dressing movie stars’ homes up in a larger-than-life fashion. “I characterize Hollywood Regency style as ‘more is more.’ More colors, more patterns, more textures,” explains designer and HGTV host Tamara Day. “All of the elements play off of each other to create a unique, but still comfortable space.”,The Hollywood Regency look continues to maintain a stronghold on the design world today, influencing trendsetting designers like Kelly Wearstler and everyday home decorators alike. There are also elements of the Hollywood Regency style that are timeless. “I’ve had a pair of Dorothy Draper España chests for over a decade which I’ve used everywhere from my bedroom as nightstands, the dining room pushed together as a sideboard, and currently repainted as dressers in my daughter’s room,” says Melissa Warner Rothblum, co-founder and principal designer at Massucco Warner.,But, it’s not just about going over the top — there’s also a particular attention to detail. “Unique furniture and accessories are Hollywood Regency,” notes Day. “Rich color and eclectic pieces are staples.” Sumptuous materials, like polished stone, velvet, fur, silk, and lucite are key elements of the Hollywood Regency era. Sparkle and shine, including metallic accents and glossy, lacquered surfaces, are also characteristic of the style.,Art Deco style gained popularity about a decade before Hollywood Regency during the roaring ‘20s. Featuring luxurious finishes and metallic materials, Art Deco is akin to Hollywood Regency in several aspects. However, the two still have distinct features. “The styles share similarities, in the fact that they’re both glamorous, but Art Deco style has a whole different take on patterns that focuses on geometrics,” elaborates Rothblum. ,