Kamal Ghorui
Anne Hathaway has ccurrently been in the global headlines as The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been dominating the box office, earning an impressive Rs 4.00 crore on Day 2, which is a 5.3% increase over its Day 1 net of Rs 3.80 crore.As fans flock to theaters to see her reprise her iconic role, there is also an increased curiosity about her life off-screen, particularly her exquisite home sanctuary and aesthetics. Much like her popular fashion sense, her residence is also a symbolic combination of history, narrative, and subtle comfort.Beyond the cinematic spotlight, Hathaway’s primary residence, the Californian chalet in Ojai, gives a glimpse into her personal aesthetic.Designed in collaboration with the renowned Pamela Shamshiri of Studio Shamshiri, the property looks less like a standard villa and more like a storybook lodge.Here are some inspirations that you can take away from Anne Hathaway’s home
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A pergola, or a covered garden arch, is the perfect way to create a cozy, private hideaway in your own yard or home garden.Add to the vintage aesthetic and feel magical, especially when you grow sweet-smelling vines over them or hang twinkling fairy lights to brighten the evening. Be it a massive garden or a small city patio, adding a wooden pergola is an easy way to build a beautiful, relaxing spot and a perfect way to enjoy the summer, just like Anne Hathaway does in her outdoor living space.
Covered arbour over the garden (Photo: @annehathaway/ Instagram)
Giving a hint of storybook lodge
Anne Hathaway’s home in Ojai feels like a magical lodge from a storybook instead of a typical modern house. The design of the rooms is filled with a mix of earthy colors and soft pastels that look beautiful against the home’s original dark wood. To get this look, try decorating with vintage furniture and personal items that have meaning to you. The whole motive behind this isn’t to make everything look perfect, but to create a warm, cozy space that tells your own story and feels truly lived-in.
Storybook lodge (@annehathaway/ Instagram)
The conversational triangle arrangement
A great living room is about more than just looking nice; it is about making it easy for people to talk. To avoid any awkward moments, try not to leave chairs sitting all by themselves in a corner, as this can make guests feel left out. Instead, try arranging your furniture in “conversational triangles” so that everyone is angled toward each other. By pulling an extra chair in at a slight diagonal, you create a welcoming flow just like the cozy, intimate seating setup in Anne Hathaway’s home.
