15 Design Lessons From Our Favorite Homes In Movies
If you haven’t done your home makeover since quarantine began, take cues from these stunning film home settings
At home, all day, it’s the same thing we see every waking morning—the usual spot of our sofa, the old solid-colored walls, the trinkets that hang in them, the unmoved china cabinet, the same stack of books on the shelf, name it. With our lives stuck indoors for months, the common view can get pretty tiring, and some serious makeover is a much-needed respite.
Instead of staying idle staring at the corners of your house after the credits of your favorite film, which you’ve seen for the nth time this quarantine, have rolled, stop daydream and live out your (interior) fantasies for real!
Just a bit of creativity, a little online shopping (safety first, of course!), and some home decorating tips are all you need to make a nice spin on your surroundings. Taken from these movies which flaunt beautiful interior setups, here are 15 lessons on home design that you can apply to your space. Read on!
Home Decorating Lessons
Home Decorating Lessons
This Is Where I Leave You
A colorful home brings summer inside the space all year long. Toss the cream-colored sofa and opt for a more striking hue like yellow. Match it with printed side chairs to make the space look more fun. Keep it classy by choosing decor that has a delicate finish, like the choice in lamps in this set in ‘This Is Where I Leave You.’ Finally, curtains do matter—so go ahead and pick a fun print to hang by the window.
It’s Complicated
Thinking of going for a sunnier, brighter kitchen space? Make it white! Avoid a stiff-looking space by adding a few wooden elements for a warm, homegrown feel. Potted greens add life to the area, too—just don’t overcrowd it with plants. Finally, open those windows to let the light in, and you’ll be more energized to cook everyday with this vibe!
A Star Is Born
If you’re feeling somewhat suffocated with your small living area, placing a tall mirror creates the illusion of a wider space. If floor-to-ceiling glass walls aren’t available, copy ‘A Star Is Born’ and substitute it with a tall mirror of your choice. If anything, this set's expansive book shelves will inspire you to dust yours off, and re-arrange your favorite titles!
Darkest Hour
Period furnishings are never out of style! For a regal feel, go all out with these elegant pieces—think grand paintings with detailed frames, moody lighting with sconces, and gilded applied molding, and luxurious curtains to create that ambiance.
Parasite
If it isn’t that obvious yet, plants are taking over homes right now! In Korean film ‘Parasite,’ the spacious minimalist home gets a livelier feel thanks to this huge, standout indoor tree. It gave an element of life to these gorgeous but otherwise cold interiors!
Father of the Bride 2
If you are not yet ready for a major makeover, a simple change in pillow cases will definitely lift up the feel of your space. Go for delicate floral ones, like in ‘Father of the Bride 2,’ or mix and match different colors and patterns.
The Intern
Even the smallest details count! Elevate the look of your kitchen with bits and pieces of chic accessories to take it from drab to fab. Neatly arranged ceramics on open shelves is a nice touch, small potted herbs add fresh feel to the space, and framed photos or a striking piece of art add character.
Home Again
We won’t kill your summer vibe. If anything, we're urging you to take summer in your home all year long! While we can’t take vacations for now, creating that tropical vibe indoors is the best way to relax and chill like you would during your trips. Woven furniture in wicker, light-colored walls, and tropical plants will work to your advantage.
The Holiday
To make your days brighter, aim for more light inside the house! Ditch the curtains and let natural light fill your space. Dress your home with simple yet chic furniture, incorporate bigger indoor plants for accent, and put up a painting or two that matches the clean scheme of your space. Cameron Diaz's home in The Holiday is breezy in a white-on-white scheme.
Mr. And Mrs. Smith
Not into the idea of a drastic change? Then take your decorating changes one vignette at a time. Rotate your pieces: change the clock that’s been sitting on the lower part of your shelf, replace those vases, or that table centerpiece with a seasonal one!
Something’s Gotta Give
Make use of every nook and cranny at home to maximize functionality! Plus points if it adds to the design element of the space, like this island-slash-bookshelf in ‘Something’s Gotta Give.’ Also, if you’re working on a white canvas, the walls are your bestfriend—bring out those paintings from your bodega or use other items around the house and just hang it!
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
The combination of black and white isn’t boring if you know how to play with it. Take it from ‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’ and experiment with graphics: patterns, shapes, and textures to add movement and texture to a monochromatic scheme. Match your beddings with the color palette, and instead of a pop of another color, stay neutral and choose a statement-making headboard for that design punch.
Call Me By Your Name
Travel restrictions have dampened our wanderlust, but there’s a way to cure it while you stay in! Display some travel-related pieces where you can see them—top your side table with a vintage globe, arrange travel manuals and magazines on your shelf, stick those travel souvenirs from previous trips to your wall, the works.
Up
If a plain kitchen is starting to get boring, you can always consider two-toned cabinets. The kitchen in UP uses a happy robin's egg blue as an accent for classic white cabinets.
The Great Gatsby
Sometimes, it’s the floor carpet that turns the magic on. Take out that piece you’ve bought from one of your travels abroad and drape your floor with the look of the country you’ve been! Match this with sophisticated furniture with interesting details to balance the loudness of the floor decor you’ve laid.
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