I’ve always been a fan of those good ‘ole American films that my parents and grandparents grew up with. And as a relative of Bing Crosby (Crosby is my maiden name) it’s a darn good thing, ha! The older I get, the more I fall in love with the decor and style of each of those movie sets. Oh how these old films have inspired interior design for decades to come! As I’ve introduced my daughter to some of my favorites, I also decided to make a list of my favorite interiors. Let me share some of them with you!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Probably one of the most iconic for interior and fashion design and oh how we adore Audrey Hepburn!! The big chandelier, the “LBD” or little black dress pearls and an up-do, black gloves and big sunnies…..we loved it all!

Hello gorgeous hat and beautiful striped awnings! I’ll take both!

I love that she keeps her drinks on a silver tray. And how about that blinged-out gold rotary phone!! I die!

Guess what’s coming back? Yep, bold wallpaper! George {and his mistress, aka designer} knew how chic it was then. If you don’t feel confident about installing wallpaper but want to give a bold design a go, this peel and stick wallpaper could be a much easier option for you when it comes to actually getting it on your walls.

Another fabulous wallpaper shot and oh, those tall drapes! They make a statement and just frame that gorgeous skyline so perfectly, don’t they?!

You have to agree that her room is atrocious! How can such a darling woman live in that mess??? But check out those high ceilings and moulding!

That hairdryer in the back is awesome but the vanity…..faaaaabulous!

Aaaaaaand my favorite….the half-bathtub sofa with the zebra rug, luggage and boxes for end tables and open shelving. Definitely a style all of her own! Crazy, but inspiring to many for years to come! Especially with that adorable sleep mask and night shirt!

Here are some darling rooms inspired by this iconic film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s!

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Loving this “Tiffany Blue” that DXV Design used for this space.

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“Cat”! Haha! And the bath…all of it is so inspired.

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A gorgeous rotary phone with some pearls thrown over it? Perfection! Two key elements from the film. Hmmmm, this is a great way to display your jewelry and maybe should have been included in my previous post HERE {wink}.

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Oh how I just ADORE Meghan Hess’ Audrey Hepburn-inspired home! It’s classic, exquisite and incredibly feminine!

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I have a feeling that Breakfast At Tiffany’s will continue to inspire our interior design and fashion sense for years and years to come!

High Society (1956)

Grace Kelly was a legend! Later, she became a real-life princess but on-screen she was always the princess of poise elegance! I just loved this film “High Society” and especially this room of hers. The hints of blush and teal, both now very popular, adorned many rooms in this era. The canopy bed, the frames, settee and chairs….I love it all.

Ok, this dress? Not making come-back any time soon but blush walls are being done in many bedrooms and dressing rooms right now across the world. On point, Grace!

I love the wainscoting, moulding and paneling all throughout this period. It was almost awkward to build a nice home at all without it.

I have seen wallpaper JUST LIKE THIS as I’ve been searching for wallpaper for my office. Bold wallpaper really is making it’s way back! And I’m swooning over this sofa and end tables and THIS DRESS! {gasp} So fun!

The art deco of this pool pavilion is just soooo lovely! More blush and teal and this blue is just adorable! Those pool loungers are just dreamy. And where can I find a side table like that? I adore it!

Next to my love for Grace Kelly and my cousin, Bing Crosby, I sure do love a grey tufted sofa!

Some rooms that look as though they take inspiration from the film…..

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Blush walls? Yes please! They’re everywhere. I’d take the lead but we’re renting so I painted a piece of furniture blush (with gold handles) instead, which I’ll be sharing soon!

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Oh you cute Sugar Pink Pool House! I need you in my life!

The wainscoting, the blush pillows, the tufted sofa….such a perfect modern twist on “High Society!”

I love this canopy bed used by House of Jade Interiors! Does it remind you of Samantha’s in “High Society”? A little bit, right?!

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The canopy beds are even coming back for those that love that rustic, farmhouse-style look. The strong, masculine lines of this bed can make a gorgeous statement with other masculine or even modern pieces. But I’d probably choose to pair it with some feminine and tufted pieces.

So you see, old films really do reflect our interior design choices from the past and continue to inspire us in the present and future. Do you think we will eventually be inspired by movies like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” or “E.T.”? Haha! I sure pe not. The 80’s were NOT my favorite, as far style goes. But they sure were fun!

xoxo, Summer

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