The rooms seen on Gilmore Girls are some of TV's most recognizable homes, but if we're honest, they definitely show the signs of their early-2000s decor. What might the characters' living spaces have looked like if they were decorating in 2019? Interior design startup Modsy imagined how six of the show's major characters might have styled their living rooms with the best of today's decor options and trends.
Six characters — Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, Paris, and Sookie — get the redesign treatment, with rooms that channel each of their unique personalities and styles along with the latest trends in home decor. Step back into the world of Stars Hollow and find out how to get some of these Gilmore Girls-inspired looks for your own space!
Lorelai's home has always been colorful and comfortable above all else, and that's exactly what this updated room focuses on. A bright pink couch draws the eye, while quirky, unique details are scattered all around to make it feel lived-in and specific to her lifestyle. The space combines the traditional with the unique to make a room that's pure Lorelai.
Lorelai would love curling up for a movie night on this bright, coral-colored Willoughby Two-Cushion Sofa ($1,598), with its bright colors and simple design.
The Lira Navy Blue Square Pillow Blue ($79) brings a beautiful touch of color and pattern, contrasting with the coral of the couch but not clashing.
With a rustic look and unique details, the Carmel Burnished Natural Lift-Top Cocktail Table ($640) is the perfect solution for a coffee table in a casual living space.
The Florence Chaise ($1,498) adds a pop of fun patterns and serves as a quirky, unexpected alternative to a classic armchair.
Is there anything that screams "Lorelai" as strongly as this Flamingo Table Lamp ($198)? Aside from a giant coffee cup, no, there is not.
This Edin Antiqued Mirror Taper Candle Wall Sconce ($40) is a gorgeous vintage touch with tons of personality and just the right amount of elegance.
In 2019, Rory would probably go for a neutral, coastal vibe. Relaxed yet well-organized and ordered, her space reflects a need for calm and a sense of charm. Neutral colors keep everything chill, but individualized touches remind us that, no matter how far she goes, she's still a Gilmore at heart.
The Willow Grande Modern Slipcovered Sofa ($2,499) provides a chill, classically structured focal point to the room, with a vibe that's one part coastal, one part angular.
The weathered finish on the Noir Graff Coffee Table ($1,300, originally $1529) helps the room feel a little calmer and less formal, even with the rounded detailing on the legs.
A pair of Churchill Club Chairs ($1,099) give a vibe that's both intellectual and beachy, with the deep color of the cushions offset by the woven sides of the chair.
The Directoire Table ($635, originally $748) is a classic side table in iron and bronze tones, but with unique details on the legs to add a touch more personality.
These London Hurricane Glass Candle Holders ($15—$40) aren't just for candles: the clear, clean-lined glass works just as well as a vase for flowers or a touch of greenery.
We don't know if Rory tied the knot with (spoiler alert!) the father of her child, but if she did we could see her placing the Newlywed Boxed Set ($80) on her coffee table to get the look of having books out without misplacing any of her precious regular library.
The elegance of this room captures Emily's innate sense of luxury and sophistication, but with updated colors and styles. With a slightly more formal room layout, with two sofas facing each other, her space is clearly designed for conversation and entertaining. All the requisite elements — a drink cart, a chandelier — are there to show off her skill as a hostess, but in the ultimate classy way.
This elegant Eloise Camelback Sofa ($3,495) in jade velvet provides an elegant, sophisticated focal point in an unexpected color.
For a muted yet colorful foundation, this multicolored Tanjore Biscayne Updated Traditional Rug ($3,890) helps tie together several tones into a single color palette.
The Crystal Cove Cocktail Table ($2,499) provides a luxurious, sophisticated alternative to a typical coffee table. It's perfect for Emily's living room to sit between two couches in her conversational corner.
The classic, vintage look of the Tini Side Table ($594, originally $699) in brass adds a touch of old-fashioned class to a formal living room.
It wouldn't be the Gilmore home without a discreet, classy bar cart for preparing drinks, and this Beckett Bar Cart ($1,095) definitely fits the bill!
Even in a more modern style, Emily's decor would certainly include something ornate like this Arteriors Canton Sconce ($1,500), a luxury selection for wall lighting.
Luke's space is rustic without being sloppy, full of warm browns and prioritizing comfort and ease of living. It's an unmistakably masculine space (that we assume lives next to Lorelai's quirky decor) that pulls inspiration from his personality and from his family hardware-store-turned-diner, but it's also cozy and homey.
All sharp angles and no nonsense lines, the Turner Square Arm Leather Sofa ($2,799-$3,699) has exactly the kind of comfortable, straightforward vibe that Luke would love.
The Harlow Leather Swivel Chair ($1,199-$1,249) would be perfect for a guy like Luke. The unusual shape gives it a shorter, stouter silhouette, and the metal detailing really gives it that extra something.
It's easy to see the Parquet Reclaimed Wood Console Table ($1,199) in Luke's home. The reclaimed wood and metal look like something that came (or was built by items from) his father's work, and it's a solid, unfussy style.
The Elyse Denim Chair ($899) has a solid, sturdy blue plaid print, but isn't too bulky or trying too hard to be "masculine."
Ottomans can so easily look too frou-frou or cushy, but not the Odin Sphere Pouf Ottoman ($73). Its neutral color and jute weave give it a textured, unusual look.
This Batten 3-Hook Coat Rack ($99) is sturdy enough for Winter coats and casually stylish enough to hang even an old baseball cap.
A sleek space in cool colors seems like the perfect space for Paris. It's sleek, functional, and minimalist without being chilly. The space is well-organized for all the different aspects of Paris's life, helping her keep things as pristine as she likes.
It's easy to imagine Paris working hard at the Ava Metal Desk ($549), with its sleek metal base and clear, modern glass top.
The Ronan Grey Sofa ($999) is comfortable without being cushy or informal, and the neutral gray color and modern silhouette walk the line between comfort and style.
The Ellwood Wool-Blend Loop Rug ($399-$1,119) is an appealing base for a cool, neutral room. Its geometric pattern and clean lines add interest but stick to the sharp, clean theme.
Modern and minimalist in every way, the Cue White Chair With Black Legs ($499) has a sleek, angular shape and crisp contrast between the white cushions and the black arms and legs.
Instead of a traditional wood coffee table, the Industrial Concrete Coffee Table ($799) sets a cool, unique vibe, with an iron shelf underneath for storage.
For plenty of light with a sleek, modern vibe, snag the silvery Avenue Nickel Floor Lamp ($239).
Sookie's style has always been full of color and quirkiness, and that's exactly what her updated decor brings to the table, too. Her home is full of bright colors and fun patterns, along with a few touches for her husband Jackson (hi, antler chandelier!). It's as beautifully chaotic and playful as Sookie herself!
The Carlo Mid-Century Sofa ($749-$1,499) has a fun, retro feel and an unexpected teal color, bringing in an eclectic vintage vibe.
With a vivid, splashy floral print, the Loloi Wild Bloom Rug ($63-$1,539) will brighten up any room.
An armless chair with a funky pattern and unusual silhouette? It's as if the Dhurrie Petite Accent Chair ($498) was made just for Sookie's quirky, colorful style.
With tons of woodturnings and a bright, beautiful teal color, the Jenny Lind Teal Bookcase ($299) is a colorful and playful twist on the standard living room bookcase.
The Slab White Marble Coffee Table ($349) features an antique silver base beneath a slab of white marble so beautiful, Sookie might prefer it for her kitchen instead!
Most of the room has Sookie written all over it, but this woodsy, rustic Faux-Antler Chandelier ($699) is pure Jackson.