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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Jaclyn Smith's innovative layering technique expertly combines European and Asian design in her living room – and the bright, maximalist scheme is on trend for 2026

Jaclyn Smith.

Though naming interior design styles creates a helpful vocabulary for categorizing aesthetics, the best design is based less on a mood board and more on decorating with your heart. Time and time again, we see that choosing items based on what you love and leaning into eclectic contradictions creates the most interesting spaces. Jaclyn Smith's living room is the perfect example.

We spotted the actress's living room idea in the background of a recent Instagram post, and it artfully pulls elements from both European and Asian design aesthetics. Jaclyn perches on a pretty chinoiserie sofa, echoing hallmarks of Parisian interiors. Next ot her, a stunning ceramic stool integrates the richness of color and Asian design. A large fern in the background brings in additional dimension.

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