Inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ this lovesick aesthetic plays on emotion.
Here’s how design pros interpret the style.
Unlike some of her earlier pop records, the overall mood onTTPDis deeply raw, melancholicand romantic.
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However, taking inspiration from something intangiblelike a songand turning it into a real life room can feel daunting.
Here’s how they recommend doing that.
You don’t have to go with a literal interpretation.
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Heather Golde, Principal ofHeather Golde Home, agrees.
“Music and poetry are very subjective and personal,” she says.
Set the tone in your home with a delicate, muted colors.
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To recreate this feeling, Golde recommends a sepia color palate.
“This album is warm and soft but light and clean,” she says.
“If this album was a season and location, it would fall at the beach.”
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“This album is all about texture,” Golde says.
“It’s Venetian and Romanplaster walls, sheer curtains and reclaimed or vintage oak furniture.”
Embrace soft shapes like rounded headboards and circular poofs.
you’re able to also interpret it in terms of a piece’s function.
Elizabeth suggests incorporating unique objects to create a dramatic and romantic atmosphere, like candelabra and taper candles.
