Hollywood Regency

Every detail is meant to convey luxury and there is always the feeling that people should look good in the design— particularly if they are wearing satin bathrobes and sipping a cocktail.

Blocks of contrasting color, especially pink, turquoise (from dark near-blue to bright pale seafoam), yellow, and black-and-white checkerboard are highly favored, sometimes in orderly but asymmetric repetition or in different textures of soft furnishings in the same high-ceilinged, large-windowed room.

as well as complex floral designs in both black-and-white and shades of single colors are used as rugs, tablecloths, and seat cushions.

Imitation bamboo stalks are used as trim in shower doors, vanities, table legs, and other household furniture.

Personalities known for defining this style include those such as George Vernon Russell, Douglas Honnold, John Woolf, and Paul R.