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'Embrace the chaos!' If Emma Thompson says it, we're definitely doing it.
Bridget is back, and she's no longer living in the Borough Market flat of her 30s. In Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, she has moved into a Victorian townhouse bursting with personality, colour and, of course, chaos.
Wondering how to get the look? Well, move over frazzled Englishwoman aesthetic. This new Bridget Jones house is all about joyful, intentional clutter, and we're here for it.
Mad About The Boy sees Bridget Jones entering a new phase of life. She's a single mother, widowed, and a woman trying to do it all. Her home is indicative of her new state of mind. The shelves are stacked with clashing knick-knacks, the furniture is mismatched, and yet, there's a sense of style in every disordered room. In short, it's cluttercore at its finest.
Gill Baker, head of decor at B&Q, says: 'Cluttercore is all about blending life's inevitable chaos with an organised home that works for you.' In the new film, however, clutter isn't just about chaos. It's about holding onto cherished memories and celebrating new ones.
The fridge in Bridget Jones' house is pasted with artwork created by her children, and the shelves are full of pictures of loved ones. Clutter, here, is all about holding onto the things that the character loves. Vibrant – and sometimes messy – they're front and centre in the house of Bridget Jones.
When seeing homes like this, we're reminded of why the character of Bridget has endured. She's anti-perfectionist and totally herself in a world that sometimes demands the opposite. We could all learn a thing or two from how she decorates her home, and with that in mind, shop the homeware to help you get the Bridget Jones look…
Step aside Hugh Grant and Renée Zellweger, for us, the real star of Bridget Jones' house was the Nina Campbell wallpaper. Whimsical and classically English, it captures the charm and eccentricity of its very British protagonist. At Wallpaperdirect.com, you can find the same paper that appears on Bridget’s walls in the film.
You can't see Bridget's butter-yellow kitchen without admiring its patterned tiles. We think this design from B&Q is just perfect. Mismatched and individualistic, it truly captures Bridget's eclectic spirit.
In her old flat, Bridget had fairy lights adorning her ceilings. In this new home, however, it's all about colourful bunting.
These floral flags from Emma Bridgewater create the feeling of a perpetual party, whilst also giving the sense that – maybe – we've forgotten to take them down from the night before. Such a thing wouldn't bother Bridget, however! She would embrace it as the style feature it is.
As a TV producer, Bridget's finger is always on the pulse. It's no wonder then that she's embraced the viral layered lighting trend at home.
From vintage lamps with bright pops of colour to large rattan ceiling pendants, these eclectic lights hang from top to bottom in the Bridget Jones household. As orange is the home's signature accent colour, we recommend these pleated lamps from La Redoute to get you started.
In many ways, Mad About the Boy is a film about remembering. With Mark Darcy gone, Bridget is determined to keep those memories of her former spouse alive. A gallery wall that mixes old and new, paintings and photographs, is a fantastic way to honour cherished memories at home.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that everyone needs a place to put their diaries. In Mad About the Boy, we see that Bridget has amassed quite a collection. These vibrant shelves from Dunelm are the perfect place to stack your books.
Even the Queen of Cluttercore needs a few places to put those bits and bobs. This wall unit from Cox & Cox will show off your kitchen utensils while keeping the excess mess at bay.
A drinks trolley is a must-have in the Bridget Jones household. What if Daniel Cleaver pops by and wants to make us a drink? We think this one from Wayfair adds just the right amount of glamour. Blue soup cocktail, anyone?
This is Bridget Jones we're talking about, so of course we need a squishy sofa. Where else are we going to sing 'All by myself' with a magazine in hand? This sapphire sofa from Oka has perfect karaoke potential. Get your pyjamas on and turn up the radio – it's time to get cosy.
What fan of Bridget Jones doesn't have a tribute to the original film on their walls? We think this pink and red poster from Etsy is just the ticket. Cluttercore, after all, is the perfect trend for people who are 'very busy and important'.
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