House Style: Homes on the Screen
Sweet Home Alabama’s Historic Plantation Home
I am an avid, if not professional binge watcher of streaming television and movies. From Outlander to Buffy to recently, Dollface, my love of stories is fervid. It is true, my first true love is books, but sometimes I find it difficult to picture the intended setting of some authors. Just as I discover music through motion picture, I also easily discover dream home scenarios and ideas. It got me thinking, what my favorite houses and home decor from TV and movies. Here is what I came up with.
The Sharp Objects | Crellin House
I absolutely loved this house from the first shot of Amy Adams driving up to the gates of the Crellin House and down the winding driveway. I’ve always have had an affinity for Victorians. I don’t know if that comes from my deep southern upbringing or my pull to historical architecture. The features of Victorian’s are some of my favorites, turrets, wide wrap around porches made for cocktail sipping, and I’m a sucker for the ornate.
The other feature in the Crellin House I’m in love with is weirdly enough, the wallpaper. Featuring the Emerald vintage Chinoiserie in the foyer. The de Gournay covered walls make for an elegant welcome. All the rooms, from Adora’s distinctive Ivory, and soon to be revealing bedroom floor, to Alan’s album rich listening room adorned with beautiful built-ins, stained glass windows, and a decorative archway. All it need was a secret doorway. Even Amma’s room, drenched in pink and super sweet would tantalize a teenage girl.
The Preaker Manor as it appears on Sharp Objects.Photo by Anne Marie Fox/HBO
Sharp Objects | Crellin House Entrance Foyer | Courtesy of John Paino and HBO
Sharp Objects | Crellin House Listening Room Foyer | Courtesy of John Paino and HBO
Moonrise Kingdom | Summer’s End
The lighthouse Bill Murray and fam inhabit is a wet dream of a home. The Conanicut Point Lighthouse featured in Wes Anderson’s film Moonrise Kingdom is located on the Narragansett Bay in New England and my absolutely favorite room in the vacation house was the children’s attic playroom donning records and and hidden cubbies. The home so retro, yet warm and inviting. I loved the very large foyer and in true Wes Anderson style the color pallet did not disappoint. Kris Moran is one of my most inspired designers. Having created the Wes Anderson effect, she creates these whimsical homes telling their own story.
Sex in the City | Charlotte’s Park Avenue Apartment
Having been no stranger to New York living, space is always an issue when the desire to live in the big city arises. Charlotte’s apartment was the epitome of elegance and sophistication. I loved the deep rich wood walls and chevron lined floors. The cream and white accents added a nice contrast and of course the sprinkle of antique furniture throughout was well suited for the one bedroom apartment . If one could afford such luxuries in a upper east side abode, this would definitely be of great desire.
Sex Education | The Milburn House
This picturesque Scandinavian style chalet is ideal for a village presence. I love how this house is nestled in a valley with beautiful forest surroundings. I love the set design as well. It’s cozy, eclectic, and lived in with picturesque outdoor areas around the home.
The Waterford House | Handmaid’s Tale
If there was ever a house I’d love to live in, it would be the brick Victorian from Handmaid’s Tale. This fine home equipped with greenhouse and carriage house is a rich morsel of musty books and lush rooms. From chandeliers to elongated windows, every detail fits my aesthetic desires. I’m a huge fan of the conservatory-like kitchen with it’s huge windows and skylight. I’d find every creek and clop of the hardwood floors comforting and timeless. Fred’s office alone is any literate’s or writer’s sanctuary.
