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You may not be able to hire the most famous interior designers and buy all those extravagant furniture pieces and home accessories, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your average house into a dream home. Here is a list of décor ideas that will help you style your home like a true celebrity. You just need to be open to new ideas and not hesitate to pamper yourself from time to time. Let the redecoration begin!

The striking entryway

What makes a celebrity’s home so special is the fact that each part of it is equally fabulous and sophisticated. So, instead of focusing only on your living room, bathroom and bedroom design, make sure that your entryway looks fantastic as well. After all, this is what all your guests or potential buyers will see as soon as they step in. You can start by getting rid of all the clutter, as well as removing your old shoes and jackets. Afterwards, you can think about hanging up a mirror that will create a feeling of depth and make the space seem much larger. Finally, small details like a nicely-patterned vase or potted flowers will be there to add a breath of fresh air and sweep everybody off their feet.

Don’t forget the home cinema

There is simply no celebrity house without a home cinema, so it’s high time you built one just for yourself. Firstly, you need to choose a room which is sound-proof and far away from the bedrooms so that you don’t disturb other family members while pulling an all-nighter enjoying your favourite movies. Then, consider all those amazing themes such as a drive-in cinema or a 1950’s diner-inspired theatre and see which one will suit your taste the best. Of course, don’t forget to install a classic popcorn machine and thus bring the whole experience to the next level.

Walk-in closet is a must

There is absolutely nothing that screams “celebrity” louder than a walk-in closet. Whit this in mind, you can take a small room next to your bedroom and turn it into an extravagant wardrobe that all your friends will be jealous of. However, don’t forget that no matter how big it is, if you don’t come up with some practical storage solutions, you’ll risk ending up surrounded by a constant mess that definitely won’t make you feel as if you were a pop star. Therefore, start by installing custom-sized shelves and drawers where you can keep all your clothes, linens and towels. Additionally, having a few wicker baskets will come in handy for storing your winter-summer shoes and clothes that you won’t need for a while. On top of that, hanging a few hooks here and there would be a smart move if you want to have a place to hang your jackets and scarves. Lastly, remember that this room must be well-lit since you don’t want to mismatch your socks only because you couldn’t discern the colours in the dark.

Invest in art

Last but not least, no celebrity will allow for their walls to stay empty and completely devoid of any artworks. So, if you want to follow in their footsteps and really feel as if you were one of them, it’s time you visited galleries and discovered some new inspiration. We guarantee you’ll be surprised to see how even a small graphic painting can do wonders for your interior and break the monotony instantly. You can either opt for several smaller pieces or turn an oversized one into the focal point of the room.

No matter what you decide, feel free to be innovative and don’t be afraid to experiment with extravagant and unexpected solutions.
As you can see, everybody has the right to live in their dream home and nothing should stand in your way towards achieving this. You just need to be imaginative, consider all those different design options and not shy away from pampering yourself a bit. Good luck, and enjoy your new luxurious home!

Who would have thought that some of the brightest stars of the celebrity heaven sometimes need an additional income? It is not like they need a side hustle to pay the bills. As it turns out, these celebrities are quite handy businessmen, earning money not just for need but for having some side savings. Some of the successful celebrity flippers can make more money for one house sale than for a leading role in a major blockbuster, for instance. So, let us see who those wise money makers are and how that second career is working for them.

Courteney Cox

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Turns out that Monica from “Friends” is very proficient in making her earnings from buying and then reselling houses. We can even call her one of the most successful celebrity real estate flippers. Cox is not only buying plane houses and then selling to the best bitter. She is purchasing serious pieces of architecture and investing in their renovation without destroying the present historic qualities. For instance, back in 2004 she purchased a house in the Trousdale Estates for $5.45 million, added a few features and sold it for almost five times larger sum.

Jeremy Renner

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When he is not busy saving the world as Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner is flipping houses. Joining forces with his friend Kristoffer Winters, he is flipping everything from a Nichols Canyon home to a Hollywood located house formerly owned by legendary filmmaker Preston Sturges. Renner himself claims that he has actually earned more money from flipping real estate than from acting.

Jennifer Aniston

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Another member of the “Friends” team finds her extra income in flipping real estate. One could say that as always she is following the footsteps of her more responsible friend, Monica (Courtney Cox). In fact, the actress’s house flipping career is equally as bright as her on-screen one – if we might add. Back in 2011, Jen sold her Beverly Hills mansion for $38 million and a year after she purchased a $21 million Bel Air mansion.

Diane Keaton

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The Oscar winner and Hollywood royalty has a very lucrative side gig purchasing, fixing up and selling properties. She has undertaken several renovations of historic houses in California and flipped some of them with great gains. Her latest project is listed for listed for $6.995 million was purchased in 2012 for $5.6 million. Therefore, the actress stands to profit $1.395 million. Not bad at all, right?

Meryl Streep
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“Here, hold my Oscar, let me sell this house” – Meryl Streep. No, the famous lady did not actually pronounced these words, but we wonder how does she find time to buy, renovate and sell houses, when she is constantly being busy getting herself showered in Oscars. To be honest, her flipping career is not as bright as her acting, but it works. She and her husband might have hoped for larger profit when they listed their house for $6.75 million, but they did still earned $300, 000. Better luck next time Meryl.

Michael C. Hall

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The star is surely not as cold hearted as his alter ego Dexter, but he does know how to think straight and use his head to earn some money on the side. And it seems that just as with his movies and TV career, Michael has a killer career on the horizon – no pun intended. The “Dexter” and “Six Feet Under” star has sold a Los Angeles house in 2013 after owning it for just one month. True, the profit was not large, but it is a start. Now, he has listed his California home for $4.85 million, and it is expected to profit almost $700, 000.

These celebrities are a clear proof that everyone needs a side gig sometimes and an extra cash influx has never been a bad thing.

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You know that excitement and rush of feelings you get when you spot that perfect shoe in the window or that impeccably tailored dress you simply feel you must have? Yes, fashion designing turned into decorating gives you the same awe-like feeling only, this time around, translated into your favorite pieces of furniture.

Fashion designers turning interior is the latest and ultimate kick

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Imagine having the opportunity to sit on a fabric designed by Diane Von Furstenberg herself and actually have it a part of your interior; Giorgio Armani lines, Dolce & Gabbana vibes, Cavali extravaganza or Salvatore Ferragamo’s romanticism of space…are just some of the names that pop in our head when we think about the latest trends in interior design.

To be honest, none of us is getting really surprised with the news that fashion designers are taking it to a new level now; if anything, it was a logical stream of development, with their creative genius finding all niches that will have their creativity supported while at the same time keeping it recognizable, desired and, well, expensive.

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Fashion designers turned interior designers have one big advantage over “regular” interior designers; they have already built a brand for themselves, they are already an adored trademark so there is no dispute if the translation of their clothes and style into furniture would work. Even if it happens not to, they’d be allowed a few slips and have a few passes at least until they get it right. In the end – the amazement before what they managed to accomplish and the beauty of their creativity replicated onto the living space is simply stunning.

We are allowed to ask, though – what may be the motive of this transition? Is it the never-fully-satisfied-rich-and-spoiled-clients? The models? The fact they might have got bored with doing one and the same? Or is it just that there is so much creativity in them that keeping it focused to runway only doesn’t seem enough anymore? Well, whatever it is, it’s amazing and we are loving every second of it.

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If you ever get the chance to pop over to Milan, make sure you see Hotel Maison Moschino which is nothing but spectacular and Hotel Bulgari featuring such refinement and attention to detail that it’s absolutely breathtaking; when in Edinburgh, see the Missoni Hotel and if you happen to drop by Berlin, go to Schlosshotel im Grunewald, by Karl Lagerfeld. The hotel is a true reflection of its designer – gloomy but chic, stunning and utterly overwhelming. If you are feeling like you could use a bit of exotic in your life, opt for Dubai – Hotel Armani (definitely something you need to experience firsthand) or Palazzo Versace in Australia. Donatella Versace oversaw every single detail of this opulent resort and guess what? There is a Palazzo Versace Dubai, also!

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What’s evident is that designers are either using some of their most recognizable collections for the translation to the interior design, or they are sticking to their signature colors and patterns for the added recognition. And, do they find the whole process of “designing for the furniture” hard? If anything, it’s probably challenging.

I only know how to design clothes, so in a way I ‘dressed’ the furniture”, said Gaultier for the Independent. “When I design my couture and prêt-à-porter collections, of course I supervise everything. I can sometimes have ten fittings for a couture dress until I am satisfied with it. The dresses are then made in my atelier so I can follow it beginning to end. For the furniture, which is not my domain, I had a wonderful partner in Roche Bobois who could supervise the production and turn my drawings into a reality.”

Dear interior designers, you better watch your backs because fashion designers are rapidly stepping on to your turf, and they are doing it superbly!

Interior design has been around for centuries, even millennia, with hundreds of influences, styles and materials passing through living establishments in every corner of our planet. Dozens of designers made their names decorating homes and there is simply nothing new to be said in that area, all combinations were tried out numerous times and there is only repetition and copying nowadays. On the contrary, things could not be further from the truth. Young lions are on the scene and Benjamin Vandiver is one to watch out for.

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The origins, residence and initial success

Being born in Kentucky, attending art school in California Benjamin Vandiver’s current place of residence is Nashville. The reason he chose Nashville lies in the freedom and cultural richness it provides, as well as attitude to success this inspiring environment nurtures. The saying that no man is a prophet in his own land simply has no place in Nashville. Ever since Benjamin started his own company in 2012 he has been gaining support and invitations from local celebrities, from Hayden Panetierre and Wladamir Klitchko to Nathan Followill and wife Jessie Baylin. Naturally, this has nothing to do with his good looks but his originality that differed from designers that ruled the local scene for decades.

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Individualistic approach

The thing that probably differentiates Benjamin from the majority of the designers’ scene and provides appraising feedback from his clients is his individualistic approach focused on the clients themselves rather than solely trying to make his personal mark. Naturally, this does not mean that he does not call the tune, just that he has a unique gift of recognizing what makes his clients comfortable and at home without appeasing them in a manner that jeopardizes his artistic vision. Comfortable luxury sums it up in the best manner.

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Style, philosophy and influences

When it comes to style characteristics, eclectic would probably be the best adjective to describe it. However, not the extreme eclectic, but rather such that incorporates the best of traditional and modern style with comfort and well-being as the main inspiration and goal at the same time. A dose of aggression is always welcomed, as Benjamin often emphasizes himself and this is often embodied in a single peace that increases dynamics but does not become a sole focus of attention. His broad artistic background and nearly two decades of piano playing provide a harmonious influence so recognizable in his work. When it comes to design influences, whenever asked about them Benjamin always puts Billy Baldwin and Albert Hadley at the top of the list.

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Future plans

Being name One to watch by Architectural Digest in its January 2015 edition is no surprise and somewhat foreshadows Benjamin’s future plans. He outgrew Nashville, without any undermining of the importance the city has for his work and life. New York, Los Angeles and Mexico are just a few places where you could meet him incorporating another one of his original designs.

Broad interests and welcoming but at the same time unique style that leaves his clients fully pleased are obviously the best recommendation.

 

Everyone has their dream house. A place you would live in if you were rich. Most of us cannot afford such luxury. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem. You can mimic their design ideas and integrate them into your own house. Lets get started.

 

Chandler’s living room

Mathew Perry has got style. His living room is cozy and tidy. You can achieve this too without having to spend a ton of money. It is all about the colors. Pick any color you like and combine it with white! You can see how the brown carpet matches the color of the wooden table. The table itself is great because it doesn’t take up too much space. There are other things you can try. Buy or make a sculpture and put it in the corner of your room. You will immediately notice some improvement.

 

John Abraham’s kitchen

Light placement can do wonders for your kitchen. Simple designs can be improved with the use of spotlights. Focus them on the most important parts of your kitchen. Parts of it that are less important will remain in shadow. This gives the illusion of an interesting paint job. Did you ever think about putting some plants inside your kitchen? It is a great idea! Place a led light bulb into the plant pot and see how it affects your mood. Green is perfect for relaxation. It will keep you calm while you make dinner.

 

Intelligent design

Bryan Cranston owns a magnificent house. It features a brilliant open plan living area. Vibrant orange color accents are cleverly placed to contrast overall greyness of the space. Cushions in the lounge are the same color as the chairs in the kitchen. This helps connect the different areas of the open plan. The combination of the two colors is very powerful.

Paintings can also add a lot of character and warmth to a particular space. A wide painting just above the cupboard will look great! Choose paintings which go well with the existing colors. They can fill up empty spaces and serve as a positive distraction.

 

Simply beautiful

Lance Armstrong’s house is not a high tech mansion. On the contrary, its simplicity is what makes it appealing. Outside walls are plain and white. The roof extends over the garden furniture. A well cut lawn stretches around the house. All of this is put together in a tasteful manner. Get this kind of garden furniture for yourself if it matches the style of your home. Wood can be replaced by metal if necessary. Always think about what colors go together but be careful not to let the furniture get wet.

 

Have fun!

This is the most important thing about design. It should be a blast. It should induce positive feelings. After all, you are the one who has to live there so better give it your best shot! Pay attention to details and colors. If you see a certain piece of furniture that you like, try to make a replica of it. Hire someone cheap. The results will be amazing. It is not difficult to rearrange your home. Just make sure to do it according to your personal needs and desires. This is how you will transform our house into a piece of art.