The rooms seen on Gilmore Girls [1] are some of TV's most recognisable homes, but if we're honest, they definitely show the signs of their early-2000s decor. What might the characters' living spaces [2] have looked like if they were decorating in 2019? Interior design startup Modsy [3] imagined how six of the show's major characters might have styled their living rooms with the best of today's decor options and trends.
Six characters — Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, Paris, and Sookie — get the redesign treatment, with rooms that channel each of their unique personalities [4] and styles along with the latest trends in home decor. Step back into the world of Stars Hollow [5] and find out how to get some of these Gilmore Girls [6]-inspired looks for your own space!
Bright and Comfy Lorelai
Lorelai's home has always been colourful and comfortable above all else, and that's exactly what this updated room focuses on. A bright pink couch draws the eye, while quirky, unique details are scattered all around to make it feel lived-in and specific to her lifestyle. The space combines the traditional with the unique to make a room that's pure Lorelai.
Get the Look: Willoughby Two-Cushion Sofa
Lorelai would love curling up for a movie night on this bright, coral-coloured Willoughby Two-Cushion Sofa [9] ($1,598), with its bright colours and simple design.
Get the Look: Lira Navy Blue Square Pillow in Blue
The Lira Navy Blue Square Pillow Blue [10] ($79) brings a beautiful touch of colour and pattern, contrasting with the coral of the couch but not clashing.
Get the Look: Carmel Burnished Natural Lift-Top Cocktail Table
With a rustic look and unique details, the Carmel Burnished Natural Lift-Top Cocktail Table [11] ($640) is the perfect solution for a coffee table in a casual living space.
Get the Look: Florence Chaise
The Florence Chaise [12] ($1,498) adds a pop of fun patterns and serves as a quirky, unexpected alternative to a classic armchair.
Get the Look: Flamingo Table Lamp
Is there anything that screams "Lorelai" as strongly as this Flamingo Table Lamp [13] ($198)? Aside from a giant coffee cup, no, there is not.
Get the Look: Edin Antiqued Mirror Taper Candle Wall Sconce
This Edin Antiqued Mirror Taper Candle Wall Sconce [14] ($40) is a gorgeous vintage touch with tons of personality and just the right amount of elegance.
Coastal Rory
In 2019, Rory would probably go for a neutral, coastal vibe. Relaxed yet well-organised and ordered [15], her space reflects a need for calm and a sense of charm. Neutral colours keep everything chill, but individualized touches remind us that, no matter how far she goes, she's still a Gilmore at heart.
Get the Look: Willow Grande Modern Slipcovered Sofa
The Willow Grande Modern Slipcovered Sofa [17] ($2,499) provides a chill, classically structured focal point to the room, with a vibe that's one part coastal, one part angular.
Get the Look:Noir Graff Coffee Table
The weathered finish on the Noir Graff Coffee Table [18] ($1,300, originally $1529) helps the room feel a little calmer and less formal, even with the rounded detailing on the legs.
Get the Look: Churchill Club Chair
A pair of Churchill Club Chairs [19] ($1,099) give a vibe that's both intellectual and beachy, with the deep colour of the cushions offset by the woven sides of the chair.
Get the Look: Directoire Table
The Directoire Table [20] ($635, originally $748) is a classic side table in iron and bronze tones, but with unique details on the legs to add a touch more personality.
Get the Look: London Hurricane Glass Candle Holders
These London Hurricane Glass Candle Holders [21] ($15—$40) aren't just for candles: the clear, clean-lined glass works just as well as a vase for flowers or a touch of greenery.
Get the Look: Newlywed Boxed Set
We don't know if Rory tied the knot with (spoiler alert!) the father of her child, but if she did we could see her placing the Newlywed Boxed Set [22] ($80) on her coffee table to get the look of having books out without misplacing any of her precious regular library.
Sophisticated Emily
The elegance of this room captures Emily's innate sense of luxury and sophistication, but with updated colours and styles. With a slightly more formal room layout [23], with two sofas facing each other, her space is clearly designed for conversation and entertaining. All the requisite elements — a drink cart [24], a chandelier — are there to show off her skill as a hostess, but in the ultimate classy way.
Get the Look: Eloise Camelback Sofa
This elegant Eloise Camelback Sofa [25] ($3,495) in jade velvet provides an elegant, sophisticated focal point in an unexpected colour.
Get the Look: Tanjore Biscayne Updated Traditional Rug
For a muted yet colourful foundation, this multicolored Tanjore Biscayne Updated Traditional Rug [26] ($3,890) helps tie together several tones into a single colour palette.
Get the Look: Crystal Cove Cocktail Table
The Crystal Cove Cocktail Table [27] ($2,499) provides a luxurious, sophisticated alternative to a typical coffee table. It's perfect for Emily's living room to sit between two couches in her conversational corner.
Get the Look: Tini Side Table
The classic, vintage look of the Tini Side Table [28] ($594, originally $699) in brass adds a touch of old-fashioned class to a formal living room.
Get the Look: Beckett Bar Cart
It wouldn't be the Gilmore home without a discreet, classy bar cart for preparing drinks, and this Beckett Bar Cart [29] ($1,095) definitely fits the bill!
Get the Look: Arteriors Canton Sconce
Even in a more modern style, Emily's decor would certainly include something ornate like this Arteriors Canton Sconce [30] ($1,500), a luxury selection for wall lighting.
Rustic Luke
Luke's space is rustic without being sloppy, full of warm browns and prioritising comfort and ease of living. It's an unmistakably masculine space (that we assume lives next to Lorelai's quirky decor) that pulls inspiration from his personality and from his family hardware-store-turned-diner, but it's also cosy and homey.
Get the Look: Turner Square Arm Leather Sofa
All sharp angles and no nonsense lines, the Turner Square Arm Leather Sofa [32] ($2,799-$3,699) has exactly the kind of comfortable, straightforward vibe that Luke would love.
Get the Look: Harlow Leather Swivel Chair
The Harlow Leather Swivel Chair [33] ($1,199-$1,249) would be perfect for a guy like Luke. The unusual shape gives it a shorter, stouter silhouette, and the metal detailing really gives it that extra something.
Get the Look: Parquet Reclaimed Wood Console Table
It's easy to see the Parquet Reclaimed Wood Console Table [34] ($1,199) in Luke's home. The reclaimed wood and metal look like something that came (or was built by items from) his father's work, and it's a solid, unfussy style.
Get the Look: Elyse Denim Chair
The Elyse Denim Chair [35] ($899) has a solid, sturdy blue plaid print, but isn't too bulky or trying too hard to be "masculine."
Get the Look: Odin Sphere Pouf Ottoman
Ottomans can so easily look too frou-frou or cushy, but not the Odin Sphere Pouf Ottoman [36] ($73). Its neutral colour and jute weave give it a textured, unusual look.
Get the Look: Batten 3-Hook Coat Rack
This Batten 3-Hook Coat Rack [37] ($99) is sturdy enough for Winter coats and casually stylish enough to hang even an old baseball cap.
Modern Paris
A sleek space in cool colours seems like the perfect space for Paris. It's sleek, functional, and minimalist without being chilly. The space is well-organised [38] for all the different aspects of Paris's life, helping her keep things as pristine as she likes.
Get the Look: Ava Metal Desk
It's easy to imagine Paris working hard at the Ava Metal Desk [40] ($549), with its sleek metal base and clear, modern glass top.
Get the Look: Ronan Grey Sofa
The Ronan Grey Sofa [41] ($999) is comfortable without being cushy or informal, and the neutral grey colour and modern silhouette walk the line between comfort and style.
Get the Look: Ellwood Wool-Blend Loop Rug
The Ellwood Wool-Blend Loop Rug [42] ($399-$1,119) is an appealing base for a cool, neutral room. Its geometric pattern and clean lines add interest but stick to the sharp, clean theme.
Get the Look: Cue White Chair With Black Legs
Modern and minimalist in every way, the Cue White Chair With Black Legs [43] ($499) has a sleek, angular shape and crisp contrast between the white cushions and the black arms and legs.
Get the Look: Industrial Concrete Coffee Table
Instead of a traditional wood coffee table, the Industrial Concrete Coffee Table [44] ($799) sets a cool, unique vibe, with an iron shelf underneath for storage.
Get the Look: Avenue Nickel Floor Lamp
For plenty of light with a sleek, modern vibe, snag the silvery Avenue Nickel Floor Lamp [45] ($239).
Quirky Sookie
Sookie's style has always been full of colour and quirkiness, and that's exactly what her updated decor brings to the table, too. Her home is full of bright colours and fun patterns, along with a few touches for her husband Jackson (hi, antler chandelier!). It's as beautifully chaotic and playful as Sookie herself!
Get the Look: Carlo Mid-Century Sofa
The Carlo Mid-Century Sofa [46] ($749-$1,499) has a fun, retro feel and an unexpected teal colour, bringing in an eclectic vintage vibe.
Get the Look: Loloi Wild Bloom Rug
With a vivid, splashy floral print, the Loloi Wild Bloom Rug [47] ($63-$1,539) will brighten up any room.
Get the Look: Dhurrie Petite Accent Chair
An armless chair with a funky pattern and unusual silhouette? It's as if the Dhurrie Petite Accent Chair [48] ($498) was made just for Sookie's quirky, colourful style.
Get the Look: Jenny Lind Teal Bookcase
With tons of woodturnings and a bright, beautiful teal colour, the Jenny Lind Teal Bookcase [49] ($299) is a colourful and playful twist on the standard living room bookcase.
Get the Look: Slab White Marble Coffee Table
The Slab White Marble Coffee Table [50] ($349) features an antique silver base beneath a slab of white marble so beautiful, Sookie might prefer it for her kitchen instead!
Get the Look: Faux-Antler Chandelier
Most of the room has Sookie written all over it, but this woodsy, rustic Faux-Antler Chandelier [51] ($699) is pure Jackson.