Turn Your Home Into a Graphic Novel with ‘Scott Pilgrim’-Inspired Decor

Jacob Fox

Movies and TV shows—ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to The Hunger Games—influenced every corner of pop culture and style this year, and interior design trends isn't an exception. Barbie undoubtedly led the pack, driving pink-themed Barbiecore fashion and decor obsessions like Ken Dens, rom-com core, and the Nancy Meyers aesthetic.

As 2023 comes to an end, the latest media-influenced decor trend is here to close out the year. Meet the Scott Pilgrimaesthetic, inspired by a recently-released rendition of a beloved series of graphic novels that follows indie band bass player Scott Pilgrim as he falls in love with a local delivery girl. On Netflix now, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off offers a graphic, groovy aesthetic you’ll be excited to introduce to your home decor.

With their bright colors and detailed illustrations, comic books and graphic novels offer the perfect jumping-off points for designing any room of the house. But is it possible to channel a graphic novel while still maintaining a sophisticated look? Based off of Scott Pilgrim’s aesthetic, it's totally doable. Here are expert tips you can use to create a polished, modern design based on the style of these classic graphic novels—it’s time to get doodling.

Bold and colorful visual elements draw in the eye, whether they’re featured in fashion, interior design, or illustration. And that’s the name of the game when it comes to the Scott Pilgrim aesthetic.

“One of the big reasons I think people are drawn to comics is that there are more levels that you can connect with the work,” says Drew Brockington, an graphic novel author and illustrator. “With comics and graphic novels, the visuals draw you in first. You can learn a lot about the characters at first