'Analog living' has been trending since early 2026. The nostalgic trend centers on embracing the tactile through textures and materials to recover the authenticity lost in our overly streamlined, modern homes. For inspiration, Homes & Gardens is looking back in time at spaces curated before everything got so curated. Ringo Starr's perfectly imperfect living room is a wonderful place to start.
The Beatles' drummer was photographed at his Berkshire, England home in 1981, and it perfectly captures the analog spaces trend. Rather than curated perfection, his living room revels in liveable warmth. The drum set is in the middle of the room, and the wooden piano sits against the wall, reflecting his love of music. Abstract paintings on the wall bring style and warmth into the room, and a selection of personal effects on the mantelpiece adds a lived-in feel. The houndstooth sofa rounds out the styling with a quintessentially English vibe, while wooden accents weave it all together.
