Sometimes itās not the actors or that witty one-liner that lingers in your mind after the show credits roll ā itās the sexy spaces where the action played out. We sought to bring a little movie magic into our own homes. Here are some of our favorite fictional bedrooms, from boho beach pads to modernist manĀ caves.
āA Single Manā
Charley, the titular characterās troubled BFF, has loads of issues ā but interior design was never one of them. With its citrus grove courtyard and gilded-everything boudoir, the gin-swilling party girlās L.A. abode is the epitome of midcentury glamour. (Would you expect anything less from director Tom Ford?)Ā Our suggestions for a real-world update on her digs: Keep the ornate upholstered headboard, luxeĀ beddingĀ and perfectly appointed vanity; lose the dated ironwork lamps (and the drama).
āA Single Manā
Charley, the titular characterās troubled BFF, has loads of issues ā but interior design was never one of them. With its citrus grove courtyard and gilded-everything boudoir, the gin-swilling party girlās L.A. abode is the epitome of midcentury glamour. (Would you expect anything less from director Tom Ford?)Ā Our suggestions for a real-world update on her digs: Keep the ornate upholstered headboard, luxeĀ beddingĀ and perfectly appointed vanity; lose the dated ironwork lamps (and the drama).
āSex and the Cityā
For a generation of fans, Carrie Bradshawās bedroom is almost as familiar as their own. In contrast to her cutting-edge (and occasionally downright kooky) fashion sense, Carrieās taste in interior design is casual and super-easy to emulate. To get her lived-in, well-loved look, outfit your bedroom with simple linens, a gallery wall and a writing desk thatās small enough to stay out of the way. And if youāre not lucky enough to have a walk-through closet in your walk-up apartment, be sure to stock up on storage for organizing all those shoes.
āSex and the Cityā
For a generation of fans, Carrie Bradshawās bedroom is almost as familiar as their own. In contrast to her cutting-edge (and occasionally downright kooky) fashion sense, Carrieās taste in interior design is casual and super-easy to emulate. To get her lived-in, well-loved look, outfit your bedroom with simple linens, a gallery wall and a writing desk thatās small enough to stay out of the way. And if youāre not lucky enough to have a walk-through closet in your walk-up apartment, be sure to stock up on storage for organizing all those shoes.
āDiamonds Are Foreverā
The ultimate example of effortless interior design styleĀ belongs to the James Bond villain,Ā Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Itās not just the futuristic light fixtures and the minimalist leather couches that inspire envy here. Filming took place at Palm Springsā historic Elrod House, designed by John Lautner. But donāt worry, even if you donāt live in a modernist masterpiece, you can still adapt this suave style with pared-down furniture, metallic accents and a well stocked bar.
āDiamonds Are Foreverā
The ultimate example of effortless interior design styleĀ belongs to the James Bond villain,Ā Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Itās not just the futuristic light fixtures and the minimalist leather couches that inspire envy here. Filming took place at Palm Springsā historic Elrod House, designed by John Lautner. But donāt worry, even if you donāt live in a modernist masterpiece, you can still adapt this suave style with pared-down furniture, metallic accents and a well stocked bar.
āMamma Miaā
Itās a bummer that mamma Donnaās Grecian villa is fictional, because weād book a one-way ticket there in a heartbeat. This beachy bedroom stars a gorgeous wrought iron bed that shares the stage with an eclectic mix of accessories, resulting in a worldly and warm atmosphere. To create your own slice of Mediterranean paradise (sans Transatlantic flight), incorporate souvenirs from your travels with folk art and layers of hand-embroidered textiles. Complete the globetrotting look with something Scandinavian (you know why).
āMamma Miaā
Itās a bummer that mamma Donnaās Grecian villa is fictional, because weād book a one-way ticket there in a heartbeat. This beachy bedroom stars a gorgeous wrought iron bed that shares the stage with an eclectic mix of accessories, resulting in a worldly and warm atmosphere. To create your own slice of Mediterranean paradise (sans Transatlantic flight), incorporate souvenirs from your travels with folk art and layers of hand-embroidered textiles. Complete the globetrotting look with something Scandinavian (you know why).
āHotel Chevalierā (Or Anything Wes Anderson)
Most of us wouldnāt want to bunker down in the Belafonte with Steve Zissou, but the rest of Wes Andersonās movies have proved to be veritableĀ decorating trendsetters. At the Hotel Chevalier, the sophisticated and romantic rooms feature Paris views and are just slightly less cluttered than the Tenenbaumsā brownstone.Ā To give your space that AndersonesqueĀ je ne sais quoi, mix traditional pieces with layered lighting and quirky retro accents.
āHotel Chevalierā (Or Anything Wes Anderson)
Most of us wouldnāt want to bunker down in the Belafonte with Steve Zissou, but the rest of Wes Andersonās movies have proved to be veritableĀ decorating trendsetters. At the Hotel Chevalier, the sophisticated and romantic rooms feature Paris views and are just slightly less cluttered than the Tenenbaumsā brownstone.Ā To give your space that AndersonesqueĀ je ne sais quoi, mix traditional pieces with layered lighting and quirky retro accents.
