It's not your imagination: romantic interiors are everywhere in 2026. From the skin bedroom in the new Wuthering Heights film to the rise of the Marie Antoinette aesthetic, pink, ruffles, and lace are taking over. Though the 'coquette' trend has been a major flashpoint in 2026 culture, these romantic elements can also be timeless when styled right. Need proof? They were already in Anderson Cooper's ultra-chic home in the '70s.
A 1972 photoshoot captured a young Anderson at home with his brother, father, and famously stylish mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. Though it's been decades since the photograph was taken, the pastel pink living room feels like an overview of current interior design trends.
