The collective yearning for romantic escapism feels far greater than ever. Promising to soon stave off the hunger are a handful of highly anticipated period dramas—from Downton Abbey 3 to Call it kismet that the growing desire for all of this in 2025 coincides with the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Fans return to the famed author's work time and again as it’s ripe with opulent settings where captivating tales unfold, from Sense and Sensibility to Emma to Persuasion. But, once again, the alluring interiors in these narratives are pushing past the page and screen. Let’s call it an Austentatious revival.Courtesy of Max RollittA daybed with a lush canopy adds romance to a room by designer Max Rollitt.While Bridgerton may have sparked initial interest in Regencycore, this aesthetic furthers the appeal. Austentatious interiors are dominated by everything from heirloom-inspired furniture to delicate wallpapers. Less heavy on ornamentation in modern-day practice, the atmosphere relies on details that exude charm: strategic moldings, arresting lampshades, and vases of fresh flowers. And the maximalist style embraces intentional clutter. Every surface is covered with beloved objects and collections, whether it be leather-bound books or taper candles in special holders.Courtesy of Nicola HardingSmall ornate frames pop against lavender walls in this bedroom by Nicola Harding.Courtesy of Nicola HardingA striped clawfoot chair creates a formal yet comfy corner for reading in this bedroom by Nicola Harding.To embrace Austentatious interiors, Max Rollitt, a designer based in Winchester, England, points to furniture made of popular Regency-period materials, like mahogany and rosewood, as a grounding foundation. These furniture finds are best found in antique shops, where shoppers can get a good feel for the piece in person. “Regency period interiors saw hints of neoclassicism, and we often seecharacters reclining on a chaise lounge or beds with curled ends,” says Rollitt.Courtesy of Max RollittGolden walls and wood furnishings exude warmth in a drawing room by Max Rollitt.London–based designer Nicola Harding recommends zeroing in on the color palette. “Blue was a popular color during the Regency period, often used with yellow,” she says. But there are plenty of other soft yet spirited shades to drench walls in should you fancy blush pink, lavender, or pearl gray. Blue-greens especially stand out in Austen adaptations. From the seafoam green dining room in Emmato the turquoise drawing room in Persuasion, vibrant paint colors make these formal spaces feel less stuffy.Courtesy of SchumacherSchumacher’s Mr. Darcy wallpaper transports onlookers to the English countryside.Wallpapers inspired by nature enhance the overall effect. Take, for instance, textile company Schumacher’s Pride and Prejudice-inspired wallpaper, released in early 2025. Dreamt up by Johnson Hartig, founder of fashion brand Libertine, the three-panel design showcases a bird’s-eye view of an 18th-century English village. Fittingly named Mr. Darcy, it encompasses an aristocratic estate, manicured gardens, a Gothic cathedral, small homes dotting rolling hills, and a serene lake in the distance. A handmade feel gives the design the aura of an original artwork from a bygone century. “I can just see Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett walking across the foggy misty field and running into each other—I could see that happening in between the two houses in the wallpaper,” Hartig told Vogue.In the realm of fabrics, Illinois-based designer Andrea Goldman has been seeing more tone-on-tone embroidery and the use of "ditsy prints, which are very small-scale patterns,” she says. “We’re big fans of the tone-on-tone embroidery, because it feels like a pattern without being in your face. In the Regency era, that would’ve been trellised or vined patterns, but the modern play on it leaves it open to more pattern options.”Aimee MazzengaSheer curtains with white embroidery maintain an airy atmosphere in the kitchen of a Naples, Florida, home by designer Andrea Goldman.Goldman recently used a sheer white fabric with white embroidery for a window shade in the service kitchen and laundry room of a Florida home. “The use of sheers also was very common in regency fashion, and they make their way into our modern interiors.”Another fabric type Goldman recommends for embracing Austen-inspired interiors? Upholstered walls. In a bedroom or home movie theater, the textured, inviting detail can produce an exceptionally sumptuous setting.Whether you fully embrace the charm or simply add a touch of enchantment, Austentatious interiors serve as your gateway to infusing romance into the everyday. In a world where unsettling events are all too frequent, this style offers a much-needed escape and sense of relief. Related StoriesFollow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok. #jane #austeninspired #decor #rekindling #romance