Candice Bergen's Bold '70s Sofa Features The Classic Pattern Due for a Resurgence in 2026

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2026 has seen the return of several design trends from the 1970s, including fringe lamps, olive green, and rattan furniture. As we march deeper into the decade, the Homes & Gardens team is on the lookout for other looks from this era that are influencing our current interiors, and my dark horse pick is paisley prints.

For proof, we turn to the definitive queen of '70s style, Candice Bergen. An archival image from 1971 shows the model and actress reclining on a stunningly stylish red paisley living room sofa. In the picture, Candice poses with her burgundy walls, fringed lamp, and striped accent chair. The whole space feels delightfully '70s, but somehow, pulled straight off our current Pinterest boards.

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Luxurious Texture

Red Fringe Light

If you'd like to tap into the fringe lighting trend in a more traditional, maximalist way, this red light is the perfect place to start. I love its rich texture, warmth, and fun style.

Unique

Cotton Mache Vase in Peach Paisley

Pattern needn't be limited to your sofa furnishings. This prettily shaped cotton mache vase will bring your approach to paisley to the next level. If you're not sure, it's a great way to try out the look without a big commitment.

Great Price

Light Drum Pendant

This stunning tiered fringe lamp has a slightly coastal energy, which makes it feel more modern, available at a great price. Its bronze frame and blush tone give any living room a warm feel.

Aged Style

Lost Creek Printed Paisley Rug Blue

Shea McGee's Lost Creek Printed Paisley Rug is a polyester rug with a cotton backing that features fringe on either end. Since it's made with a low-pile design, this rug is easy to clean and convenient for high-traffic rooms like a living room.

Dimmable

Lovlast Touch Lamp

This cool boho lamp is an easy entry point if you want to try the trend without investing in a ceiling light. It would be perfect in a living room, bedside table, or on a kitchen countertop.

Quilted

Paisley Pattern Burgundy Throw

I love a pop of unexpected red, and this pretty throw is the perfect way to integrate the color with a textured twist. I love the pretty injections of green and white.

A renewed interest in paisley, like the couch in Candice's living room fits in with the larger trend towards more patterned sofas we're seeing across the interiors space. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Interior designer Andrea Sinkin explains: 'Patterned sofas are finally coming back and I am here for it. Most of my clients are not ready to go that far though. They still want solid sofas, but we can do patterned accents on the throw pillows. I would love to do a paisley sofa!'

Furthermore, it looks so stylish in the actress's living room because of its timelessness. Andrea tells Homes & Gardens: 'Paisley is always around. It comes and goes through the years, but you could always find Beautiful Paisley, so I don’t think it’s a trend per se, but I do think it’s something that is becoming more relevant in regards to what younger generations are seeing and making them open to it.'

To style this print, you can pattern drench, or let it stand out on its own. Andrea advises: 'Paisley is classic and can work with any different type of pattern from plaid stripes to animal print-it’s very user-friendly. Assuming it’s a large scale go smaller scale for accent prints or vice versa. It’s always in regards to the scale. A striped wallpaper would be a lovely backdrop for the sofa.'

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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.