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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

I've been rewatching the iconic TV series Desperate Housewives – and its nostalgic interiors have taught me a lesson in truly lasting, heritage design

Desperate housewives cast around dining table with candles, flowers and glassware.

There's been a real love towards nostalgic movie interiors lately. For many of us, Nancy Meyers' list of creations probably first springs to mind, but for me, there's one TV show that embraces that all-American, heritage aesthetic that many of us today are trying to recreate – Desperate Housewives.

As I began rewatching the show (a big commitment, I know, seeing as there are eight seasons in total), I loved remembering the crazy plot lines, but I also noticed how beautiful the homes are. They are each unique in style, but all embrace a similar sophistication that often comes with classic American interior design.

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