Ruffled bedding, floral wallpaper, and scalloped lamps are everywhere in 2026. These romantic details are especially suited to the bedroom, where they create a cozy energy in the most intimate of spaces – and design-savvy individuals have been using them to whimsify their homes for generations.
For instance, a photograph circa 1960 showed actress Lucille Ball relaxing in the bedroom she shared with her husband and I Love Lucy co-star, Desi Arnaz, and it's alive with romantic design. The iconc couple's space featured floral wallpaper, ruffled quilted bedding, shelves of decorative objects, and ruched lamps. At the end of the bed, a pretty chest provides storage.
