We’re Floored: 20 Swoon-Worthy Painted Floors

We’re all about adding unexpected pops of personality to our homes, and today we turn our attention to an often overlooked zone: the floor! Essential for dance parties, these 20 inspiring decor ideas will have all your friends dropping it to the floor.

Humlegarden Apartment

Every room in this apartment has a different color theme, but the same pattern. Perhaps we should do something similar at the new Brit HQ? (via Plenty of Colour)

Blue Stripes

Adorable for a boy’s room, this stripe pattern could work in any color scheme, and would look great in a powder room. (via House to Home)

Painted Brick Floor

Transform a tired-looking brick floor (or fake brick floor) into a rustic geometric pattern with a few coats of paint. (via Little Green Notebook)

Hand-Printed Patterned Floor

This either takes some mega stencils or a very steady hand and adds a beautiful handmade touch to this scene. (via Make:Zine)

Stencil Vinyl Tile

Hate the sterile-looking vinyl in your bathroom? Turn it into honeycomb cuteness with stencils and painter’s tape. (via Apartment Therapy)

Colorful Stripes

This floor seriously speaks to us. It should be no surprise that it’s the floor of the Kate Spade store in Kansas City. (via Ampersand Design Studio)

Linoleum Striped Floor

More stripes? Yes please! This retro look is a great way to improve a linoleum floor. (via Design*Sponge)

Geometric Art

You might need to commission an artist for this one, but we think it would be well worth it. (via Matthieu Lavanchy)

Paint-Splattered Floors

Channel your inner Pollock with this messy design. (via Style Mummy)

Rainbow House

For some reason, these faux wood floors feel like a comic book that came to life. Love the red pops. (via Home Designing)

Checkered Wooden Floor

This combination of natural wood and black graphic checks is a definite kitchen win. It’s like having a diner in your own house! (via Interior Design World)

Green and White Stripes

And back to stripes we go! These add a modern touch to an otherwise pretty traditional seating area. (via Brides)

Geometric Pattern

Um, how cool is this? A total optical illusion, we love the graphic quality of this floor. (via NY Social Diary)

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Pattern

Inspired by a traditional hex pattern, this hand-painted pattern has a magical vibe to it. (via House Beautiful)

Plaid Pattern

Love plaid so much you want to walk all over it? ;) (via The Pennington Point)

Hand-Painted Design

If you’re itching to take on a more-than-one-weekend painting project, this beautiful floral design is sure to inspire you. (via Alisa Burke)

Painted Woodgrain

Wish you had hardwood floors? Paint ’em right on. (via Vintage Revivals)

Script Floor

How romantic is this script-patterned floor? We dig it. (via Apartment Therapy)

Vibrant Floral Pattern

So. Much. Color! This is a big commitment for one floor, but we’re into it. (via Home Building)

Patterned Porch

And lastly, let’s take this floor party outside!! (via Sunny Goode)

Can you imagine a world without coffee tables? Not only would we be missing out on the joy of resting a full cup of joe within arms reach, but we’d be down a majorly decorative element in our living rooms and dens. From ultra-modern and colorful to boldly basic, scroll on to see just how much flair a knee-tall table can add to your space with these 40 insanely beautiful coffee tables. Find one for every budget + style below.

Anthropologie Targua Inlay Coffee Table ($1,248)

Inlaid bone has been used to decorate furniture surfaces for centuries and we see why: it adds instant luxury to your space atop a cylindrical brass base.

Pottery Barn Folsom Rectangular Coffee Table ($799)

There's something to be said about the beauty of simplicity. This solid pine wood coffee table is elegant, casual, and practical all at the same time. Try it in your coastal decor.

Anthropologie Brass Starburst Round Coffee Table ($998)

Beaming rays of antique brass on a rosewood base turns this coffee table into a conversation piece.

UO Aria Coffee Table (was $599, on sale $419)

A wavy wood base with a tempered glass adds a creative flair to your living room.

WE Monti Lava Stone Coffee Table ($599)

We love that this organic coffee table, made of lava stone, can be used indoors or out.

CB2 Santoro White Quartz Coffee Table ($1,099)

This statement coffee table has a polished round of solid white quartz over three acacia wood legs. Its timeless look feels super high-end without a crazy price tag.

Rove Concepts Sienna Coffee Table ($1,200 member price, $1,713 retail)

Here's another example of basic but not boring. This pedestal coffee table's soft curves made from concrete anchor your room in refined minimalism.

Etsy Turqueta Coffee Table ($315)

The shipping on this beautiful handmade coffee table will run you about $200 (it's made in Spain) but it will be worth it. This versatile piece will go anywhere in your space, even as you grow out of it.

CB2 Bovisio Square Smoked Glass Coffee Table ($1,500)

This 70s-era coffee table designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini features a grey smoked glass top over tubular legs. CB2 reintroduced the classic design, made in Italy — just like the original.

Anthropologie Swirled Drum Reclaimed Coffee Table ($1,398)

Crafted from naturally fallen trees, the blond wood veneer of this drum coffee table is stunning and adds an organic vibe to your space.

Perigold Magari Kompei Coffee Table ($570)

Who says you need to go round or rectangle? This geometric coffee table shows off the natural warmth of the wood-grain base, topped with a dramatic midnight gray color.

Homary Lift-Top Coffee Table Set with Storage + Ottomans ($760)

This affordable modern coffee table comes with its own ottomans (that stow away underneath) and storage unit, perfect for your small-space needs!

Article Skane Coffee Table ($449)

This indoor-outdoor coffee table may look minimal and light but it's actually made of powder-coated metal. We love the idea of a colorful coffee table too.

Pottery Barn Terry Round Coffee Table ($759)

The cuffed neck and conical base of this solid, kiln-dried wood coffee table stands out as one of a kind.

Article Kera Coffee Table ($699)

Covered in ceramic tiles, this blocky piece is durable, splash-resistant (so you can use outdoors), and quietly demands attention.

Modern Drum Coffee Table In Sintered Stone ($499)

A stone tabletop with a beaded edge adds interesting details that keep this gorgeous coffee table from getting overlooked.

The Novogratz Voler Coffee Table ($106)

We love that you can score a Scandi-style piece like this (made from engineered wood in light oak finish) at an amazing price.

Modern Clear Acrylic Coffee Table ($225)

This transparent acrylic coffee table opens up your space while looking classic and modern. It's perfect for small spaces and works outdoors too.

Triangle Coffee Table, Walnut ($472)

This Noguchi-style coffee table is a design classic, available in walnut and natural finish.

WE Sintra Coffee Table ($349-$748)

Add an edge to your cozy living room with a metal frame in a bronze finish. This set of coffee tables is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory too.

WE Graphic Stripes Coffee Table ($1,449)

We never met a stripe we didn't like, paired with antique brass legs and we're in love.

Etsy Colorful Unlimited Design Coffee Table ($226)

These multi-functional tables come in a bunch of fun colors and can be a round coffee table, a long coffee table, or shelving in one. Take your pick!

Zeke Round Brushed Oatmeal Coffee Table ($400)

Seek a sleek coffee table for your modern decor? These legs posts curve around the table for a clean, minimal but cool design effect. We also like these rounded edge for family-friendly decor. Also available in oval.

Schoolhouse Andy Coffee Table ($849)

This round Saarinen-inspired table has an earthy, satin finish in two woody options on a cast aluminum base.

WE Solstice Coffee Table ($599-$799)

This bestseller is made with raffia over engineered FSC-certified wood (so it has a unique texture) in a water-based whitewash finish. We envision little dinner parties around it.

Blu Dot Circula Small Coffee Table ($895)

For when you want a pop of color in your living room, this sophisticatedly simply table does the trick and comes in a slew of stunning colors.

Hay Tray Coffee Table ($295)

Perfect for hosting, this bestselling coffee table has a removable tray top.

UO Inet Coffee Table ($499)

Looks like a contemporary art piece to us, you? This glass top is easy to clean and perfect for small spaces too.

Grovehill Round Coffee Table by Everly Quinn ($1,050)

This coffee table echoes an era gone by but feels totally modern too. Love the blue hue.

Wendall Coffee Table (was $499, on sale $299)

This eclectic-modern piece features a circular glass top with colorful curved legs.

Juliette Coffee Table ($599)

This circular coffee table has a lift-up top where you can store blankets, books, remotes and more.

Sonali Oval Coffee Table ($1,498)

This sculptural design is functional art and will make a room standout.

Crispin Coffee Table ($499)

A little bit rustic with a whole lot of chic, this tripod table gives your decor a woodsy yet contemporary edge.

Carlo Coffee Table ($800)

This coffee table is a modern take on the farmhouse-inspired style with a leaf-like inlaid chevron pattern.

All Modern Xavier Coffee Table ($610)

This industrial-inspired coffee table has a wooden top on a steel asymmetrical base. So cool.

Derel Coffee Table ($640)

This slate coffee table is super durable with a feminine vibe.

Mid-Century Modern Mini Swing Coffee Table ($112)

Magazine lovers will enjoy the handy storage pocket on this sleek swing coffee table, which is made of environmentally friendly rubber wood. The price is pretty lovable too.

Heavan Coffee Table ($112)

Add just a touch of gold to your small space with this sweet piece.

LAZZO Rattan Coffee Table ($88)

Coffee tables with storage are perfect for clearing clutter instantly. This one has great style and an amazing price!

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I'll admit out of the many teen dramas I've consumed, Outer Banks is one of the most ridiculous. But the insanity surrounding the plot is half the reason it's enjoyable! John B. wrestling an alligator with his bare hands? Kiara getting kidnapped then making a daring escape in her PJ's? John B. and Sarah getting married (kind of) by the power of "the sky, the stars, and the sea" after escaping the SBI?

Considering my favorite fan theory for the future is that Madelyn Cline's Sarah and Rudy Pankow's JJ learn they're secret siblings, I know the crazy train isn't slowing down anytime soon. I took to Reddit to find the wildest Outer Bankshot takes and I was not disappointed. Keep reading to see if you agree with any!

JJ and Kiara Never Should Have Happened

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While JJ and Kiara is one of the most popular ships on the show, a lot of Outer Banks fans think the "no Pogue-on-Pogue macking" rule from the pilot should have stayed in effect. The individual romances between Kiara and JJ, John B., and Pope make the story really messy, and the fact the show writes Kiara to be with all three of them in the span of three years gives a lot of viewers the ick.

I'll be team #Jiara forever (and literally screamed when The Backseat Lovers' "Kilby Girl" started playing during the motorcycle ride in season 3), but I'll say it would incredibly compelling to see a friend group take care of each other as much as the Pogues do without ever crossing over into romantic territory. That's found family, after all!

Pope Should Have Ditched The Treasure Hunt

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One Reddit user is convinced that "Pope should’ve focused on his future in school instead of giving everything up to search for treasure." And TBH, I totally agree.

In season 1, Pope has a breakthrough about the hidden treasure in the middle of his scholarship interview. He ditches the scholarship committee to tell the rest of the Pogues, throwing away a crazy educational opportunity. Pope beats himself up for it, and his parents definitely aren't pleased, but at least it meant he got to stay in the show instead of leaving for college, which leads me to...

Outer Banks Should Have Started With The Pogues In Their 20s

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As one of the only people alive who loves the post-time jump One Tree Hill, I would have loved to see OBX start off with the characters in their 20s (although it looks like that's where Outer Banks season 4 will pick up!). This would eliminate SO MANY problems from the jump because the Pogues wouldn't have to worry about missing school, they'd be more self-sufficient, and instead of being the same old high school drama, it could have provided a commentary on figuring out life in your 20s the same way Friends did.

Rafe Shouldn't Have Any Kind Of Redemption Arc In Outer Banks Season 4

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Drew Starkey the man that you are. According to one Reddit user, "Rafe should not have a love interest or a redemption arc" like we see in season 3. We spent all of season 1 and season 2 establishing that Rafe (played by Drew) would do anything it took to get what he wanted (including one successful murder and two other attempts?!). He shows next to no remorse for his actions, and exploring his literal psychopathic tendencies would take the show to a whole new level.

Big John Should Never Have Returned

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John B.'s dad's disappearance is the catalyst for the Pogues' journey at the beginning of Outer Banks, and Big John's return means the story feels somewhat repetitive in the third season, and it undoes a lot of the growth we've seen from John B. Plus, Big John is just SO chaotic, selfish, and dramatic. If he had truly died in season 1, we could have seen John B. wrestle with that finality, and how to cope with loss in the face of finding the treasure and falling in love with Sarah.

And Finally, Outer Banks Should Have Ended After Season 1

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Outer Banks season 1 was exactly what we needed at the height of the pandemic. It was escapist — both in terms of the beach vacation vibes, but also because the '00s aesthetic took us right back to simpler times — and it had such a wonderfully resolved finale that some fans think nothing has matched it.

Do you agree with any of these Outer Banks opinions? I'm such a romance fan, I don't know what I'd do if the show didn't have JJ and Kiara get together! Check out all the best New TV Shows coming this year for more.

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Home decor shows run the gamut from practical and inspiring to aspirational to downright dramatic...especially when you include reality + real estate in the mix (and oh we did). These oh-so-binge-able shows inevitably have tears (mostly of joy), humor (intentional or otherwise), and really incredible design. Whatever your flavor — tiny spaces, rental revamps, or multi-million-dollar megahomes around the world — there's a show for you. Just about every streaming channel has jumped on the home decor craze so there are *a lot* of shows to sift through. Here are our 20+ favorite home decor shows to watch — and you probably can't just watch one. Soak up the inspiration to apply to your own space, or just sit back, relax and watch the creativity (and drama) unfold.

Dream Home Makeover

Netflix

Shea and Syd McGee never disappoint with their signature designs that mix classic with contemporary while still feeling cozy and elegant all at once. Here, they're building dream homes for people in a way that definitely tugs at the heart. From $20K to $2M projects, you’ll get practical inspo around lighting, designing a small space, selecting paint colors, and can even shop the show via Studio McGee favorites. You’ll catch a glimpse inside their lives and work too. It's a wholesome favorite with really great design takeaways.

Get Organized With The Home Edit

Netflix

If you covet super-organized, color-coded closets and drawers and celebrity homes, then this one is a treat. Pro home organizers Clea and Joanna help celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Khloé Kardashian clear the clutter to create spaces that feel zen all over. Plus, they work with real families and other groups in need, adding a more relatable element to their work.

The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project

HGTV

There's a lot of mental stress that goes into renovating a home. Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent help families who are struggling to let go of the things that no longer serve them and renovate their property into a stunning space. There are charming couple spats, lots of joyful reveal tears, and a whole lotta love. If you want more, Nate & Jeremiah By Design over on Amazon Prime features more money-pit transformations.

Stay Here

Netflix

From a Brooklyn Brownstone to a Seattle boat house to a Malibu beach house, designer Genevieve Gorder (of Trading Spaces fame) and real estate guru Peter Lorimer show homeowners how to transform their short-term rentals into the most breathtaking stays. And they're delightful to boot...sign us up!

Fixer Upper

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This oldie-but-goodie still holds up in so many ways. Our favorite fix-it couple renovate sad, dilapidated homes with the intention of revitalizing neighborhoods in their central Texas area. Chip covers the construction and Joanna does beautiful design work, inspiring so many to bring in her modern farmhouse vibe into their own homes. You can catch this on HBOMax and Discovery+.

Restored By the Fords

HGTV

We love Leanne Ford's amazing design eye — unique and elevated, but cozy and unfussy, too. Somehow, Leanne even manages to make a white room totally not boring. She and her brother Steve, who manages all of the carpentry, renovate Pittsburgh homes that have some quirk, but lots of potential. Be prepared to be inspired! Can't get enough? Stream their follow-up show: Home Again With The Fords for more swoon-worthy renovations on Discovery+.

Inspired Interiors

Magnolia Network

Sarah Sherman Samuel has a genius way of making neutrals creative and interesting and totally on trend. Inspired by Bauhaus, she works with unique shapes and textures that help to create a space that is elegant eye candy at every turn.

The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

Netflix

Travelers, pack your bags! This show will not only inspire you with creative home decor, but you'll want to book your next vacation at these stunning spaces...and YOU CAN. Megan Batoon, Jo Franco, and Luis D. Ortiz share bucket-list vacation properties for every budget with home decor tips along the way — a win-win!

Property Brothers Forever Home

HBOMax

If you're a fan of Jonathan and Drew Scott from the Emmy-nominated series Property Brothers (or heck, even Jonathan's stylish S.O. Zooey Deschanel), then this reno binge is for you. Using 3D graphics, they share their transformations to help families score their dream home. Walls will be torn down and bro comedy will ensue.

Amazing Interiors

Netflix

From a backyard roller coasters to an indoor aquariums to a Barbie-style pink palace (yes!), this show gives it all for the big dreamers of decor. This is outside-the-box design, and you're going to love it.

Christina On The Coast

HGTV

Follow Flip or Flop star Christina as she helps families transform their snooze-y properties into cool, beachy, SoCal-style dreamscapes. This docu-series goes beyond decor, following Christina's life with now-husband Ant Anstead (Wheeler Dealers) and their own home renovation, too.

Flip or Flop

Amazon

While you're at it, Christina's original show Flip or Flop with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa is worth a binge, with 10 seasons of house-flipping drama. The staging provides major inspo, and it's just fun to watch the dump-to-dream home transformations.

Reno My Rental

Discovery+

Ready to revamp your rental?Design Star: Next Gen winner Carmeon Hamilton of Memphis gives all the budget-friendly home decor tips for creating a colorful, well-designed space without breaking your rental contract. We love the practical advice here, and the small space design tips feel totally doable.

Queer Eye

Netflix

These fab five know how to transform a home, a closet, a kitchen and more to give their guests a new lease on life. Keep the tissues handy, though — this quintent can def bring on the tears. Check out their international series too: Queer Eye Japanand Queer Eye Germany.

Tiny House Nation

Netflix

If you're into tiny homes, or simply in awe of the inventive people who choose to live in them, this show is for you. Check out these hyper-customized homes and get tips for small-space living that are also small on your environmental footprint.

Selling Sunset

Nextflix

If you love a little reality show-style drama mixed in with your home decor inspo, Selling Sunset delivers. Peek inside luxe homes with their opulent decor while dishing on the elite (and cutthroat) agents in this hot Los Angeles market.

Rock the Block

Discovery+

With just weeks to complete their limited budget project, HGTV designers battle it out to renovate four homes on the same block with their own signature styles. What does the winner get at the end of the competition? A street named in their honor. This one is a fun romp that's less drama and more good old-fashioned fun.

International House Hunters

Amazon

Sure, this is another real estate show, but we can't help but gush over the interiors of these international homes. There's always some quirk or unique perspective to takeaway, and hey! A girl can always dream that one day she'll live abroad, too!

Million Dollar Decorators

Amazon

Leave it to Bravo to mix money, style, and major drama with our love for home decor in this binge-worthy show that follows high-end interior designers in Los Angeles.

Trading Spaces

Philo

This reboot of the TLC hit asks two sets of neighbors to swap houses while designers revamp their space within 48 hours (with just a $1,000 budget!). The catch? The homeowner has zero say on who the designer is and what they can do with their space. There are some wins and losses, but it's fun to watch both at the end of the day. Also available on Hulu.

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Mariska Hargitay is the woman of the hour anywhere she goes, with her iconic Law & Order: SVUrole as Olivia Benson under her belt for the last 25 years. The character is an absolute advocate to women — and assault victims of any gender — through her words, actions, and powerful convictions of each perpetrator on the show. She takes great care with her victims and pursues perpetrators with fervor, and slowly as you watch the show..the line blurs between Olivia and Mariska.

This isn't anything new — just recently Mariska literally stopped production on the show to help a child (who mistook her for an actual police officer) find her mom. It's just who Mariska is. She walks the walk and talks the talk — including during her speech at Variety's Power of Women's Power of Women event.

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As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

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Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

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Mariska Hargitay's Gets Emotional as She Thanks Her Support System and the Women Around Her

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!

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After Emily in Paris season 3 dropped on Netflix in December of 2022, we were hoping to get the fourth installment of the hit show in 2023. But production halted when the WGA writers' strike, then the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike went to affect, and our beloved cast and crew campaigned for better wages and industry protection. But with the end of the writers' strike, and new SAG negotiations, Emily in Paris season 4 finally began production in February 2024 — and I can already tell you there's sure to be plenty of drama and French fashion this time around.

Not only will we see Emily in Paris (see what I did there?!) but she's also pulling an Audrey Hepburn and taking a little Roman Holiday. That's right — our favorite Parisians are heading to Italy! If that doesn't sound like a dreamy comfort show then I don't know what does. Here's everything we know about the upcoming season of your favorite TV brain candy!!

Is Emily in Paris season 4 coming soon?

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Via Variety, Emily in Paris season 4 began production in Paris the week of January 15! "Did someone say Saison Quatre?!" Lily Collins says in her Instagram post announcing production. "Finally reunited with my @emilyinparis fam back in Paris and it feels so good. Although, I may need to brush up on my selfie skills for Emily’s sake…"

Now the wait is over! According to the official announcementfor Emily in Paris, we know part one drops on Netflix August 15, followed by part 2 on September 12. I've been impatiently waiting for this considering we didn't know how filming would be impacted by things like the WGA writers strike!

Is Emily in Paris filmed in Paris?

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Yes, Emily in Paris is filmed on location in Paris! We got our first look at Emily in Paris season 4 when Lily Collins and Ashley Park were seen filming in the City of Love (via Daily Mail). The costumes for the series are still as bold and bright as ever, with Ashley's Mindy wearing cobalt and metallic boots, and Lily's Emily dressed head-to-toe in lemon yellow. I can't wait to see what these best friends get up to this season! Check out our Paris travel recommendations to live out your own Emily in Paris dreams ;).

On April 27, Lily Collins confirmed Emily in Paris season 4 had wrapped its France shoot and that the cast & crew have swapped the City of Love for the Eternal City! "When you’re the first ones on the dance floor at the Paris wrap party. Next stop: Rome!" she says on Instagram. Late spring is literally the perfect time to film in Italy and I just know this season is going to give me more wanderlust than ever before. I need gelato!

What's Emily In Paris season 4 about?

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Season 3 left us with a huge cliffhanger: Alfie breaks up with Emily, Camille learns she's pregnant with Gabriel's baby, Benoit's "Mon Soleil" has been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest, and Emily and Gabriel realize they've been in love with each other the whole time. Whew.

Emily in Paris season 4 will have a ton of cliffhangers to bring full circle, and a bunch of damage that all the characters need to heal. We know from the Netflix TUDUM fan event that we might also see Emily have to deal with an ultimatum head-on, as well as an unexpected twist. Plus, it looks like she's heading on a "Roman holiday," according to lead actress Lily Collins. We'll take any nod to an Audrey Hepburn movie, please and thank you!

Is Alfie coming back in season 4 of Emily in Paris?

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We don't have OFFICIAL word on whether Alfie (played by Lucien Laviscount) will return for Emily in Paris season 4, but we're hoping for his sake that he gets some closure. Lucien wants to come back as well! "[The dream is] to keep this gravy train going and just to kind of really live in this world a little bit longer," he says in an interview with Elle. " The writers on the show and the creators behind it and everyone that comes into contact with it is so amazing and fantastic. Their minds [have] way, way, way, way surpassed mine. So, yeah. I’ll let them do their thing.”

Who else is in the Emily in Paris season 4 cast?

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We can expect the rest of the cast — Lily Collins as Emily, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Ashley Park as Mindy, Camille Razat as Camille, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julian, and Bruno Gouery as Luc — to return.

Will there be a season 5 of Emily in Paris?

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It looks like Emily in Paris season 4 will not be the final season, according to creator Darren Star. “There’s a lot more story to tell here and we’re not wrapping things up anytime soon,” Star tells Elle. “And also hopefully season four isn’t the end either. I feel like we’re all creatively feeling like we’re in the middle of something not heading towards the end.”

Darren also told Deadline season 4 is "not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it’s a rich ensemble. There’s no end in sight until everybody feels like it’s time to end. And I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it and telling stories about these characters."

We'll take as many seasons of Emily in Paris as they'll give us!!

What has the cast said about Emily in Paris season 4?

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Lucas Bravo told People he's excited for a coming-of-age for Gabriel. "When you start a character, then there's a year where you experience the world and you mature, you become another person and you come back and it's exactly the day you left off," he says. "I'm happy that in season four I'll be able to bring more of what I became and what I've experienced in the past four years."

Even though Lily Collins is now an executive producer, she doesn't want to know TOO much about the future of the show. “Darren and I speak, on occasion, about where he’s thinking of going, but he also doesn’t wanna spoil too much for me because there is a fine line,” she tells Collider. “I don’t wanna know everything because I want to be led with the writing, but I am also curious because, as a producer wanting to celebrate the other characters, I’m very curious to see what their trajectories are."

What happened at the end of Emily in Paris season 3?

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To be fully prepared for Emily in Paris season 4, it's important to remember just what happened during season 3! The junior season was a bumpy ride for Emily, and it ends with the craziest finale yet. After Camille and Gabriel decide to get married, Camille stops the wedding, saying she knows Gabriel is in love with Emily instead of her. This declaration leads Alfie to break up with our leading lady because he refuses to be her second choice (and honestly, I respect it). That's not the only shocker because Camille also reveals that she's pregnant with Gabriel's child, which comes as a surprise to everyone. Meanwhile, Mindy learns Benoit has submitted a song (specifically "Mon Soleil") to the Eurovision Song Contest and Laurent has his heart set on opening a club in Paris.

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