Design at the Movies

The buzz for the last week and the Academy Awards ceremony last night has left me with movies on my mind. Instead of thinking about great performances or great movies though, I decided to think about some memorable movie interiors.

One that often gets talked about in our office and people seem to remember is Cameron Diaz's home in the movie The Holiday.

I love the rich textures and tones of neutral colors that make this house so inviting. I couldn't wait for the next scene while watching this movie hoping it would be in a different room. I just wanted to explore every inch of this house.

Another favorite is Mr. & Mrs. Smith

As Mrs. Smith admires her new draperies (the one item in this room I don't care for)), I'm drawn to the mix of the traditional home with the modern lighting, and clean lined furniture.

Carrie's New Bedroom on Sex and the City

What girl wouldn't love to have this closet! It is striking and sophisticated.

Finally GF has it's own connection to this space from the Sex and the City Movie.

Andrew Flesher designed the same space (which happened to actually be in a private residence not a lobby for a building) for the New York Holiday House in 2008.