Margot Robbie's 'Skin' Bedroom In 'Wuthering Heights' is Built To Resist Perfection – Here's How It's Influencing 2026 Design Trends
A hair-raising detail about the bedroom in Emerald Fennel's upcoming film has sparked widespread discussion, but interior designers think it's the future
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In the upcoming Wuthering Heights film, Margot Robbie's character's bedroom walls are designed to look like her skin. According to interior designers, this may signal a shift towards more sensuous and enveloping spaces in our own homes for 2026.
A sneak peek into the Thrushcross Grange set ahead of Emerald Fennell's hotly anticipated release reveals spaces full of otherworldly details and surreal aesthetics, but the subtle veining and freckles on Cathy's bedroom walls just might be the strangest. The production designer, Suzie Davies, revealed that she created the walls by printing high-resolution photos of Margot Robbie's arm onto fabric, which was then covered in stretched latex. It has set off a litany of reactions, from shock and admiration to disgust, and even resulted in a lookalike Airbnb stay. Online, it's being called, simply, 'The Skin Room.'
Recreate The 'Wuthering Heights' Look at Home
EBay is one of my favorite place to source stunning designer antiques at great prices, and this antique Baccarat lamp that is identical to the one in Margot Robbie's set bedroom is no exception. Made of genuine crystal, it's a brilliant find whether you're a Wuthering Heights fan or not.
To recreate the look of this bedroom, you will need a variety of pink paints. Romance was Sherwin William's Color of the Year back in 2020 and has remained a favorite pink since then. Not too sweet but not too brown-toned it's the ideal warm, earthy light pink.
The pink curtains around the bed are part of what makes this set feel so rich and textural. These pretty matte velvet ones are lined with blackout fabric, so they are as effective as they are stylish.
This color would be perfect for dramatic bedroom moulding. Terracotta meets pink, this is exactly the kind of pink I was looking for for my bedroom. If I go with this one it's going over all the surfaces to create a really cocooning space.
Wainscotting in a slightly darker color make the 'skin walls' pop. No matter the style of your home, this detail can instantly elevate your home.
A brass wall sconce adds some period drama to Margot's bedroom in the film, and this stylish crystal and brass design has a similar effect. I love the sculptural shape of its arms.
Nina tells Homes & Gardens: 'The wallpaper idea has been treated as a novelty, even a spectacle, but what’s actually interesting is what that choice represents. This isn’t about a celebrity reference so much as an exploration of warmth, humanity, and the emotional register of a space. The blush-toned walls feel intentionally close to the body, neither decorative for decoration’s sake nor historically rigid. They create an atmosphere that feels lived-in, intimate, and psychologically charged, which is exactly what a story like Wuthering Heights demands.'
She continues: 'What stands out to me is how restrained the color palette is, despite the drama of the narrative. The soft pinks, creams, and worn neutrals aren’t sweet or romanticized. They feel tense. Enclosed. Almost breath-holding. These interiors don’t try to compete with the characters; they amplify them. The walls act less like a backdrop and more like an emotional surface, absorbing light, shadow, and movement in a way that makes the scenes feel deeply internal.'
Far from existing in a vacuum, this emotive set is reflective of the mood-driven turn we've been noticing in interiors since 2025. Nina explains: 'From a design perspective, this aligns with a broader shift we’re seeing right now. Color is moving away from statement moments and toward mood creation. Instead of bold contrasts or overt historical replication, designers are leaning into tonal environments that support feeling over formality. Skin-adjacent hues, mineral finishes, and softened pastels are showing up more frequently, not because they’re trendy, but because they’re grounding. They register as human before they register as design.'
'What I appreciate most is that this approach resists perfection,' Nina adds. 'The interiors feel slightly unsettled, imperfect in the best way. That’s very much in keeping with the spirit of the story. Rather than romanticizing the setting, the design lets discomfort, longing, and emotional friction sit in the room. It’s a reminder that great interiors don’t always soothe. Sometimes they hold tension, mirror psychology, and make space for complexity.'
Through warm, eclectic interiors, designers create spaces that come alive and feel like an extension of the people who live there.
Nina concludes: 'In a moment when so much production design aims to dazzle, this feels more thoughtful. More intentional. The conversation may have started with wallpaper, but the real story is how subtly these interiors use color, texture, and restraint to shape emotional experience. That’s not just good set design. That’s design doing what it does best: telling a story that feels alive beneath the surface.'
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