The design of these star-studded homes (almost) steals the show
If you’re a home design and decor fan, you likely watch Oscar-nominated films with one eye on the plot and the other on the top-tier set designs that make the story come to life. Whether the movie stars are moving through luxe interiors or a colorful but cramped apartment, we can’t help but admire the mesmerizing home designs.
In honor of the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, we’ve rounded up the most memorable homes and rooms featured in this year’s Oscar contenders. No matter which flick wins the most Oscar statuettes, these awe-inspiring home designs are all winners in our book.
The Power of the Dog received a lot of award-show buzz for its stunning landscape shots and gritty portrayal of love, loss, and revenge. The movie takes place on a remote Montana ranch in 1935, and while Benedict Cumberbach and Kirsten Dunst take center stage, the details of their mountain-surrounded ranch house will also certainly catch your eye.
The moody interior furnishings—like the thick wooden furniture and dark-colored walls—match the tone of the edgy storyline. The pivotal dinner party scene (no spoilers) provides a decor delight to hawk-eyed viewers, including period dishware and glasses that any vintage lover would leap at the chance to add to their collection.
Audiences have seen the White House’s Oval Office recreated in countless TV shows and movies, but the set designers of the Netflix smash-hit movie Don’t Look Up put their own spin on the famous room. If you can look past the team of bonafide movie stars in this scene (Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Lawrence, to name a few), you’ll notice decor details like green-tinged curtains, striped accent chairs, and patterned round pillows.
While the set designers added decor details to match the self-aggrandizing nature of Meryl Streep’s character, President Orlean, the pops of color and pattern are a nod to a more colorful version of the traditionally masculine decoration of the Oval Office.
Earlier this year, I Love Lucy fans flocked to movie theaters and Amazon Prime to watch Being the Ricardos, a biopic that reimagines the real-life events that took place behind the scenes of the iconic 1950s TV show. While many viewers likely came to see Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of the inimitable actress Lucille Ball, they stayed for the stunning set design that recreated the period-perfect homes occupied by the show’s stars.
This sun-soaked scene recreates the home that Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, lived in during their heyday. The lush landscaping and vintage chaise lounges will inspire modern homeowners to revitalize their outdoor entertainment spaces, starting with a visit from a local landscaper.
While there were countless memorable moments in this psychological drama about the 1991 Christmas that Princess Diana spent at the Royal Family’s Sandringham estate, we couldn't stop thinking about the dark, opulent set design. From ornate bedroom furnishings to lavish gardens, Spencer’s power was in the symbolic design details.
One standout room was Princess Diana’s stunning bathroom, featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles, floral wallpaper, and, of course, a scene-stealing shower. The ribcage shower style (also known as a needle shower) was popular during the 20th century, but you could also hire a shower installer to incorporate this statement piece into a modern home.
Like the plot of the star-studded movie House of Gucci, the set design of this film exudes power, wealth, and family history. The movie was noteworthy for its cast of heavy-hitting actors—like Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Al Pacino—and its visually appealing costume and production design.
While every scene is filled with details that recreate the Gucci family’s stores, apartments, and offices, the features of their chalets and villas stand out among the pack. These old-world-style homes include crystal-clear swimming pools, manicured lawns and gardens, and elegant decor that modern homeowners can use as inspiration for their next interior design project.
While this bedroom isn’t exactly cozy, it perfectly matches the tone of the epic science-fiction film Dune. This much-anticipated film takes place in a fantasy universe filled with force fields, spaceships, and a desert wasteland planet. Still, you don’t need to understand the movie’s backstory to appreciate the production team’s design of this futuristic bedroom.
The room’s harsh lines and interesting angles seemingly give a nod to brutalist architecture, while the mural behind the sleeping area references a passage from the movie’s namesake book series. Feeling inspired to give your home a modern edge? Contact a local architect to start designing the Dune-inspired room of your dreams (or even something a bit comfier).
