The hidden meaning behind 10 'Bridgerton' design details you may have missed

Melissa WileyJan 14, 2021, 05:22 IST

Left: Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) in Netflix's "Bridgerton." Production designer Will Hughes-Jones describes the show as a "vibrant" interpretation of Regency London.Netflix

"Bridgerton," produced by Shondaland and directed by Chris Van Dusen, is filled with foreshadowing and hidden clues.
The steamy historical drama follows the lives of two high-society families in Regency London as they navigate romance and scandal.
The series' lavish and colorful sets are embedded with hidden meanings and design details that viewers may have missed.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Netflix's "Bridgerton."

Netflix's "Bridgerton" is a visual feast. While a historical drama set in Regency London, the series takes creative liberties in portraying the lives of its characters.

"As much as possible we keep true to history, but quite often, you know, history's a bit boring," production designer Will Hughes-Jones said in a virtual press conference. "We're about doing something vibrant, which is accessible to our audience."

Adapted from Julia Quinn's best-selling novels, "Bridgerton" follows the lives of two families, the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons, as they navigate high society's social season and consists of colorful, lavish sets chock full of hidden meanings.

From repeating patterns to insect motifs hinting at everything from social status to future events, here are 10 visual easter eggs and details you may have missed.

The Bridgertons' home consists of polished blues and whites, symbolizing their refined way of life and status as an old-money family.

Daphne Bridgerton and her mother, Violet Bridgerton, attend to needlepoint in their drawing room. Liam Daniel/Netflix

The Featherington household is decorated with louder colors like bright greens and yellows plus ornate furniture, signifying their "nouveau rich" status.

Penelope (Pen) Featherington sits in her family's drawing room with the family dog. Liam Daniel/Netlfix

The Featheringtons' grand staircase features 600 butterflies, a motif that also appears in the family's fashion, from headpieces and necklaces to Penelope's attention-grabbing all-yellow ballgown.

Left: The butterfly-themed staircase in the Featherington's house. Right: Pen Featherington wears a ballgown with a butterfly embroidered on the bodice. Netflix

The Featheringtons' grand staircase features 600 butterflies, a motif that also appears in the family's fashion, from headpieces and necklaces to Penelope's attention-grabbing all-yellow ballgown.

The bumblebee represents the Bridgertons, appearing in the form of actual bees as well as outfit embellishments throughout the season. The flowers on the family's grand staircase could be a further nod to the pollinator motif.

Left: A bee lands on the Bridgertons' front door knocker. Right: Gregory Bridgerton pauses on the railing of his home's grand staircase. Netflix

The bumblebee represents the Bridgertons, appearing in the form of actual bees as well as outfit embellishments throughout the season. The flowers on the family's grand staircase could be a further nod to the pollinator motif.

The Bridgerton household is a nod to Princess Diana's childhood home, director Chris Van Dusen revealed on Twitter.

Daphne Bridgerton runs up the stairs of her home in her wedding dress after becoming overwhelmed during the reception. Netflix

A chessboard is visible during Daphne and Violet's afternoon tea with Lady Berbrooke, foreshadowing Violet's ulterior motives, Insider's Claudia Willen noticed.

A chess table is present during Daphne and Lady Bridgerton's lunch with Lady Berbrooke. Netflix

Birdcages and stuffed peacocks that serve as decor during a ball hint at the role of men and women in society, per Insider's Willen.

Left: Daphne stifles a laugh while wearing a feather head piece with a bird cage in the background. Right: Stuffed peacocks and a birdcage are seen in the center of the dance floor. Netflix

A checkerboard floor ties two scenes together: Daphne and Simon's wedding ceremony and the final ball of the season when they decide to work on their marriage instead of end it.

Left: Simon and Daphne stand before a minister on their wedding day. Right: Simon and Daphne dance alongside other couples in their courtyard. Netflix

A checkerboard floor ties two scenes together: Daphne and Simon's wedding ceremony and the final ball of the season when they decide to work on their marriage instead of end it.

The portrait of Simon and Daphne survives a rainstorm, appearing for a brief second in the hallway outside Daphne's birthing chamber and suggesting that they will be able to weather storms in their marriage.

Left: Daphne gazes at a portrait of her and Simon displayed in their courtyard. Right: Water droplets roll down the painting during a rain storm. Netflix

The portrait of Simon and Daphne survives a rainstorm, appearing for a brief second in the hallway outside Daphne's birthing chamber and suggesting that they will be able to weather storms in their marriage.

Daphne gives birth to her and Simon's child in the same room that Simon was born in. While the wallpaper and bedding are the same, a three-arm candelabra suggests that their child may have a different upbringing than Simon did: one with a mother and father present.

Left: Simon's mother gives birth. Right: Daphne and Simon hold their newborn son. Netflix

Daphne gives birth to her and Simon's child in the same room that Simon was born in. While the wallpaper and bedding are the same, a three-arm candelabra suggests that their child may have a different upbringing than Simon did: one with a mother and father present.

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The hidden meaning behind 10 'Bridgerton' design details you may have missed

The Bridgertons' home consists of polished blues and whites, symbolizing their refined way of life and status as an old-money family.

The Featherington household is decorated with louder colors like bright greens and yellows plus ornate furniture, signifying their "nouveau rich" status.

The Featheringtons' grand staircase features 600 butterflies, a motif that also appears in the family's fashion, from headpieces and necklaces to Penelope's attention-grabbing all-yellow ballgown.

The bumblebee represents the Bridgertons, appearing in the form of actual bees as well as outfit embellishments throughout the season. The flowers on the family's grand staircase could be a further nod to the pollinator motif.

The Bridgerton household is a nod to Princess Diana's childhood home, director Chris Van Dusen revealed on Twitter.

A chessboard is visible during Daphne and Violet's afternoon tea with Lady Berbrooke, foreshadowing Violet's ulterior motives, Insider's Claudia Willen noticed.

Birdcages and stuffed peacocks that serve as decor during a ball hint at the role of men and women in society, per Insider's Willen.

A checkerboard floor ties two scenes together: Daphne and Simon's wedding ceremony and the final ball of the season when they decide to work on their marriage instead of end it.

The portrait of Simon and Daphne survives a rainstorm, appearing for a brief second in the hallway outside Daphne's birthing chamber and suggesting that they will be able to weather storms in their marriage.

Daphne gives birth to her and Simon's child in the same room that Simon was born in. While the wallpaper and bedding are the same, a three-arm candelabra suggests that their child may have a different upbringing than Simon did: one with a mother and father present.