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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Charlotte Boyd

4 ways to style the new romantic trend in your home – give pretty patterns and ruffles a refreshing modern edge

Floral wallpaper with green door frame and a wooden chest of drawers.

This year one look has continuously dominated social media and the high street homeware collection; a look we're calling the 'new romantics'. Think ruffles, nostalgic patterns and earthy pink colour palettes. This look is soft and feminine, without being overly fussy.

Carefully treading the line between a home that is on-trend, but not a fashion victim, can be tricky when ruffles are involved. However, there are a few styling tips that can ensure the decorative details and beautiful patterns of this 2026 home decor trend still look just as lovely in five years time as they do today.

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