The Furniture Trend That Will Feel Like You've Hopped Across The Pond

British influences are everywhere in interior design right now. Perhaps it is the Bridgerton effect, or maybe the English just really know how to make a room feel storied and effortlessly elegant — regardless, British design inspiration is being showcased all over the globe. The English aesthetic truly warms up and gives personality to a space, with a heavy overlap into the new traditional and modern heritage design styles taking social media by storm.

In general, English interiors have a strong sense of history and look as though they have been collected, curated, and loved for generations. They flawlessly mix patterns and layer textures to create a cozy, casual, lived-in look that is also simultaneously chic and polished. There is an authenticity and beautiful imperfection to the quirky vintage treasures, stacks of books, and floral prints that seem to grace every British interior. These spaces are liveable and comfortable, with a classic, timeless aesthetic. Designers everywhere are taking notes from the Brits, incorporating elements of the distinctive design style into their own spaces, specifically with iconic and traditional silhouettes of English furniture and antiques. Bringing in vintage and/or reproduction British furniture pieces and upholstery fabrics will instantly give your space an effortlessly chic across-the-pond vibe, regardless of whether you lean toward a more upscale English townhouse or idyllic countryside cottage in style.

If you are going for a more high-end look, like a classy, perfectly-styled English townhouse, lean toward furniture silhouettes that are more stately in style. Use a rich cognac-colored leather Chesterfield sofa in a formal living room full of opulent wainscoting and crown molding. A primary bedroom might feature a luxurious four-poster bed with a flowing fabric canopy or an ornate vintage chaise lounge (i.e., a fainting couch for those of you aiming to decorate your home like the set of Brigerton) reupholstered in a gorgeous toile or floral chintz. An English-inspired dining room could showcase an antique serpentine mahogany sideboard with blue and white china on top or elegant Queen Anne dining chairs (don't forget to use the armchair version for the host and hostess chairs for that regal touch).

While some of these suggestions may seem more over-the-top and all-in, you can bring out your inner Anglophile in subtle ways as well. Try floating a tufted armchair upholstered in leather or luxurious floral print to bring an unassuming corner to life with charm and sophistication. Alternatively, incorporate some oversized bobbin chairs or tall wingbacks in rich green velvet and ebony wood finish to elevate a living area with a more modern take on English classics. By incorporating traditional British furniture pieces and antiques in deep hues and upscale fabrics to whatever degree suits your aesthetic, your home will bring in the regal, elegant feeling of an impeccable English townhouse.

If your vibe is more of an idyllic, wildflower-covered cottage in the English countryside with design inspiration straight out of your favorite nostalgic rom-com, opt for furniture pieces that are more casual and humble in nature. These spaces feel lived-in and comfortable, so furniture finishes and upholstery inspired by this style should not be too precious. Try using classic Windsor chairs around a small, well-loved antique wood pedestal table (topped with fresh-cut flowers, of course) for the perfect eat-in kitchen nook. Or use a timeless English roll-arm sofa with a collection of floral print pillows, a cozy throw blanket, and a pair of gingham chairs to create a charming, layered living area around a warm fireplace.

For a more understated British influence, incorporate mismatching antique wood tables on each side of your sofa to give the space a collected look. Showcase mismatched china in a rustic vintage hutch for that curated, eclectic history so prevalent in English interiors. Throw a classic plaid or tartan blanket over the foot of the bed or back of an armchair to give that cozy and casual yet preppy and chic aesthetic. When in doubt, throw in a collection of soft floral print pillows for good measure. Whether you relate more to the luxurious, regal side of English design or the casual, romantic, and effortlessly chic countryside look, incorporate English-inspired furniture pieces and upholstery fabrics to give your space an unmatched across-the-pond charm.