Can Bike Storage Be Decor? Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Turn Theirs Into Striking Entryway Art, Tapping Into The 'Real Home' Trend Dominating in 2026
Rather than relegating their bikes to the garage, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling make them a showpiece of their entryway – here's why it works
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Designers often suggest that people decorate their homes around their passions, and Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes took this directive literally. Though most people tuck bikes away in a garage or shed, the acting power couple hangs theirs proudly from the wall in the hallway that serves as the entry to their home.
We spotted the couple's innovative entryway idea in a recent Instagram post from Eva, where she walks through the hallway past two bright yellow bikes hanging from the ceiling. Rather than simply storage, they serve as an extension of the cozy decor that characterizes this part of the home. Eva continues onto a wooden piano, a collection of hearty houseplants, and a pretty gallery wall against the white walls.
Though minimalists may consider the look needless clutter, it matches the shift of interior design trends for 2026. Rather than sterile spaces, homeowners are now seeking designs that feel lived-in and reflect their interests.
With these shifts in mind, Homes & Gardens goes through what makes Ryan and Eva's space work, the best products for recreating their look, and how you can bring this same lived-in aesthetic to your own home.
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Recreate Eva and Ryan's Entryway at Home
These sleek hangers are perfect for angling your bike across the wall like we see in Ryan and Eva's home.
If you are planning to recreate the look of Eva and Ryan's gallery wall, you will want a range of pretty frames. These ceramic ones are the pinnacle of modern style.
Eva uses a pothos to elevate her entryway, and considering it's one of the easiest houseplants to keep alive, you should too.
I can't think of any chicer decor than an antique piano. Ryan and Eva use a wooden one like this to add a sense of history to their space.
Even if you don't have an actual yellow bike to adorn your space, the bike has long been a stylish motif loved by experts for conveying an enchanting sense of worldliness. This painting is perfect for capturing the same feel.
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have positioned a snake plant in the corner of their space, and since they're so easy to care for, this is a great option for greenery that won't consume your life. I like that they have several different colors of greenery as well.
People across social media are referring to the shift towards lived-in interiors like Ryan and Eva's as the 'Real Home trend' where imperfection becomes the secret ingredient for stylish interiors. Furniture expert Josh Branigan explains: 'The real home trend is about embracing how people actually live. Homes should feel warm, personal, and comfortable, not overly styled or untouchable. The key is intention. When items are chosen and placed thoughtfully, a space can feel lived-in without ever feeling disorganized.'
An entryway where a stylish bike acts as decor, similar to in Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's home
Rather than leaving every single thing out, this trend is about letting everyday idems be visible, but curated. By choosing just two colorful bikes on elegant stands, Eva and Ryan showcase their passions without making their entryway a mess. It's a trick to making your entryway look nicer, while still feeling lived in.
To recreate the look, Josh advises: 'Real homes show signs of life, whether that’s books, throws or everyday ceramics. Instead of hiding everything away, choose a few well-used items to keep on display. A stack of books on a coffee table or a favourite mug on open shelving adds character without creating visual noise. Limiting the number of items on show is essential. By grouping similar objects or rotating displays occasionally, spaces feel personal but never overwhelming.'
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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.