Learn How to Recreate Your Favorite Movie Looks in Your Own Home
House & Garden magazine has the latest in Oscar looks for your home!
The magazine was inspired by the interior design of many of this year’s films, and its editors picked their Top 3 looks for Oscar-quality interior design in your own home.
The winners are: “The Queen,” “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Dream Girls.”
These three films cover the spectrum, from ultraluxurious and fanciful to chic and cheap. From adding an accessory to redoing an empty basement, these looks could be for you, and you’ll have a lot of fun creating and enjoying them. One last point: When it comes to what to spend the big bucks on, decide on what you can’t live without, and be resourceful with the rest.
1. “THE QUEEN”
The Look: The traditional English country house.
Slightly worn, chintzy upholstery
Tartans, plaids and other traditional British fabrics and patterns
Stately, not overly formal in a French way
How to Get This Look at Home:
1. Update the look by throwing in an unexpected color and pattern. Specifically, select a fresh, bright and solid color to counter the plaids and tartans.
2. Freshen up the worn and comfy feel with a little sharpness. Specifically, a few accent pieces with contemporary lines.
3. Collect funky English accessories at flea markets, antique shops and auctions.
The Props:
Cowtan & Tout Chintz on the walls, you can find a like pattern at Waverly.com for $30 a yard. The fabric on the lampshade is Duralee — which sells for $50 a yard.
Floral patterned rug, 5′ x 7′4″ from The Rug Company for $2,200 — Therugcompany.com. Crate and Barrel has similar rugs at a lower price point ranging from $200 to $900.
Flea market lamp for $5.
Hunting pictures from Art.com. $10 to $25 each — 17 x 25.
Spode China tray and bowl for $50 to $100.
2. “LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE”
The Look: Welcome to “The Brady Bunch” today. The movie’s style is classic Americana. Focus on dining with a vignette centering on tabletop.
source : abcnews.go.com


