Pop culture isn’t just shaping what we watch and wear; it’s also influencing the way we choose to decorate and set up our homes. From Nora Ephron-inspired vintage film interiors to The Summer I Turned Pretty’s dreamy hydrangea gardens, pop culture is leaving a prominent mark on interior design. With so many trends out there, we’ve pulled together 5 of our favourites that deserve a starring role in your home this autumn.
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Ambient Lighting
“The smaller the lights, the bigger the vibe.” This TikTok trend lets creators showcase how their living room or bedroom looks with a single overhead light compared to multiple smaller sources of light.
Ambient lighting is all about shifting away from harsh, cold overhead lights to softer, layered, warm lighting. Using table lamps, floor lamps, and even candles can completely transform a space, making it instantly feel cozier and more inviting, while also doubling as design elements. Small touches like mirrors or metallic accents help bounce light around, making ambient lighting the perfect cozy upgrade for autumn.
Mocha Mousse
When Pantone announced Mocha Mousse as the colour of 2025, it received mixed reactions. But with Hailey Bieber’s influence, the shade has since become the very definition of chic. Through her beauty brand and everyday style, she’s helped make the color feel fresh and modern. The trend has also spread to celebrity homes, like Kendall Jenner’s, where earthy tones like beige and wood finishes are replacing the previously popular white, sterile look.
Achieving this look starts with soft browns and beige furniture and paint. From there, you can layer in textures like pillows and throw blankets, natural materials such as wooden coffee tables, and plants. The result is a calm, inviting atmosphere, a refreshing shift from stark, sterile interiors, and the perfect palette for autumn.
Vintage-Inspired Interior
Vintage is back in style and all over TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. Many are calling it the ‘Nora Ephron aesthetic’, inspired by the romantic, cozy, lived-in homes from her iconic film interiors.
Curating a home straight out of a ’90s rom-com comes down to a few key rules. It’s all about eclectic furniture and mixing pieces from different sets rather than sticking to matching ones. Tufted sofas, tables with ornate details, and mid-century chairs are a great way to lean into vintage interior design. Layered textiles and details like antique trim on cabinets and doorways, or decor such as old books, record players, mismatched dishes, and art pieces, are easy ways to bring that whimsical, lived-in charm to life. Autumn is the perfect season to embrace vintage style, with its cozy textures, rich colors, and warm, inviting atmosphere.
Hydrangea Garden
Hydrangea gardens have been stealing the spotlight this summer, following the popularity of the series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Hydrangeas play a prominent role in the show, appearing in multiple episodes and inspiring fans to plant these flowers in their own gardens.
Creators on TikTok have been using audios from the show to showcase their lush, vibrant hydrangea gardens. As summer comes to an end, dried hydrangea flowers become the perfect touch for autumn, bringing a cozy, rustic charm to both outdoor and indoor spaces.
Quiet Luxury
The phrase “quiet luxury” has become a major lifestyle trend, thanks to shows like Succession, and has been brought to life by celebrities like Sofia Richie, whose wedding embodied the timeless and understated beauty of this trend.
Quiet luxury is all about being subtle, elegant, and investing in pieces that whisper wealth rather than scream it. This means keeping branding and logos to a minimum. It revolves around blending natural and luxe materials like linen, cashmere, marble, and rich woods, while curating a lived-in warmth where every piece feels authentic rather than staged. Thoughtful touches like coffee table books, candles, and handmade ceramics can instantly give your home that timeless, quiet luxury feel.
Home, Styled
From quiet luxury and ambient lighting to hydrangea gardens, mocha mousse palettes, and vintage-inspired interiors, these trends show how your favourite films, shows, and celebrities can inspire your living space. Embrace the season and give these trends a starring role in your home this autumn.
