Celebrity Home Renovations to Be Inspired By

You may envy celebrities for having all the money in the world to buy the home of their dreams, but even celebs such as Brad Pitt, Selena Gomez, and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss have spent considerable time, effort, and cash in jigging up their interiors. The truth of the matter is that unless you have designed your home with an architect by your side, there is a slim chance of your needs being exactly the same as that of a previous owner. If you have been dreaming of changing the entire ambience of your home, transforming a closed kitchen into an open-plan one, or giving your living room an airier feel, the following celebrity home transformations may spark a few ideas.

Eco-Friendly Vibes: Julia Louis-Dreyfuss
Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, famed for her work in series such as Seinfeld and The New Adventures of Old Christine, is a committed environmentalist who aims to bring her carbon footprint to zero in her daily life. She and her husband, Brad Hall, put their money where their mouths were by completely renovating their beachfront home in Santa Barbara. The couple decided to opt for renewable energies, bestowing their home with a motorized sunroof that exhausts hot air naturally, solar rooftop panels, and interior features made from sustainable hardwood. If you would love to be an eco-warrior yourself but worry about the expense, know that solar energy panels can save you around $1,400 per year. When framing your budget, consider the financial impact of home renovation. Greening your home may require a big initial outlay but if it adds value to your home, fits within your budget, and can be easily financed at a good interest rate, then it can be considered a worthwhile investment.

Letting in the Light: Selena Gomez
One of the biggest trends in home renovations involves imbuing homes with natural light. A perfect example of the extent to which sunlight can liven up a room can be found in Selena Gomez’s lounge renovation. Once dark and rather unforgettable design-wise, the room is now bright, colorful, and packed with personality. Gomez lightened up this space by painting the once-darker fireplace white, staining the wooden flooring in a lighter hue, and adding a skylight to let in floods of sunlight. This change, combined with vivid features (such as a bright green sofa, a peach-shaped neon wall light, a baroque gold mirror, and plants, make for a much more youthful, upbeat, and appealing rest and relaxation zone.

Living in Tune with Nature: Sophia Bush
Actress Sophia Bush recently transformed a midcentury home into an amazing natural retreat that embraces many of the key elements of biophilic design. The latter is a movement that seeks to harness the benefits that nature brings human beings (including mental relaxation). It has an array of key elements that include the use of indoor plants, the creation of a sense of mystery in the home, and the use of natural materials. The design of the interiors blends vintage and model elements, as well as amazing art by Paul Rusconi. Wooden beamed ceilings add a sense of natural warmth to the spaces like the living room, while large windows and glass doors blur the distinction between the interiors and the lush paradisiacal garden. Plants abound in common zones like the kitchen, as do earthy hues such as cream, adobe, and dark wood. Indeed, statement plants (such as a seven-foot cactus) stand alongside designer lamps and wooden space separators, a reminder that the most beautiful artworks can often be found in nature.

If renovating your home is in your plans, you can find your inspiration in the homes of celebrities, emulating the ideas that resonated with you. These can range from building a sustainable home, right through to prioritizing natural light. Biophilic design is also in, with the new millennium bringing a greater awareness of the importance that the Great Outdoors have in our lives.