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Ultimate kitchen throwbacks

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From the slick curves and bold hues of the 1940s to the innovative flat-pack cabinetry of the 2000s, the humble kitchen has undergone an evolution like no other. Step back in time as we explore some of the most iconic and nostalgic retro kitchen designs from every decade. Click or scroll on and let’s take a trip down memory lane…

1940s: Red, white and blue kitchen

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Here’s proof that we’ve gotten ever so safe in our decorating choices. While this denim-blue beauty might not be to everyone’s taste, you can’t help but marvel at the scalloped trim with red edging, curved larder shelving and matching sheer curtains. Published in Ideas for Every Room by Armstrong Cork Company, this statement flooring is certainly the star of the show.

1940s: Sleek kitchen

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Despite the prevalence of steel cabinets in the 1940s, wood was still a popular and reliable choice. With its slab-front units, curved breakfast bar and bent metal counter seats, this kitchen shows the origins of many of today’s trends. We can breathe a sigh of relief that the brown-and-yellow colour scheme was abandoned at the turn of the decade though…

1940s: Kitsch polka dot kitchen

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Designed by influential interior stylist Hazel Dell Brown in 1941, this pale pink and blue kitchen is polka dot perfection. From the glass-block wall with its artfully mounted flowerpots to the skirted chair and counter stool covers, the space bears witness to Brown’s eye for detail. We particularly love the integrated desk with its handy compartments.

1940s: Yellow kitchen with a daybed

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Another gem from 1940s designer Hazel Dell Brown, this pale yellow kitchen is chock-full of quirky features. From the glass divider printed with an elegant floral design to the daybed in the corner, this vibrant room has everything you’d ever need in one space. 

1950s: Mint green kitchen

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This 1950s magazine illustration features a mint green oven that matches the slanted rafters, a polished brass pendant light and elegant wood cabinetry. Note the white brick wall—a predecessor to the metro tile—and the trendy chrome- and gold-coloured hardware, which can be seen in many modern homes today.

1950s: American kitchen

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Sporting a gleaming stainless steel oven and matching hob, this would have been a cutting-edge kitchen back in its day. The pale yellow units are offset by an orange wall which has been decorated with an eclectic collection of metal trivets, rolling pins and ladles. 

1950s: Turquoise kitchen with gingham curtains

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We’re firmly in the 1950s with this striking cream-and-red kitchen. A nod to the American diner, whose popularity surged during this decade, it features polished steel chairs with cushioned seats, gingham curtains and chequered lino. We love the little gallery wall and red-handled saucepans hanging over the cooker!

1950s: Mid-century wooden kitchen

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With its two-tone lino floor, moulded bucket chairs and lace-edged pelmet, this kitchen is a perfect 1950s time warp. Although commemorative plates and braided garlic strings are yet to make a comeback, the sputnik chandelier wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary home.

1950s: Vintage blue and yellow kitchen

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A picture of domestic bliss, this magazine illustration features powder-blue units and contrasting copper-coloured appliances. Note the archetypal sunburst clock, the under-cabinet dining nook and of course the beaming housewife. An early ancestor of the industrial trend, the image reveals the roots of the exposed brick wall.

1950s: Salmon pink kitchen

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The 1950s saw pastel shades aplenty in kitchens, including salmon pink, as we can see in this kitchen, which looks as though it’s straight out of a time capsule. Complemented by white wood panelling, floral curtains and geometric linoleum, this compact cooking space is brimming with vintage appeal. 

1950s: Vintage GE steel kitchen

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When General Electric first launched its ‘Wonder Kitchen’ in 1955, it was an immediate hit. Featuring a slew of the company’s appliances and their famous glass-fronted ‘cabinettes’, this cream-coloured steel kitchen was the model of practicality and ingenuity for its time.

1950s: Bold kitchen

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Bold, sunny hues dominated the 1950s, symbolising a more optimistic outlook following the Second World War. With its canary yellow units, coral-coloured kettle and vibrant spice tins, this bright kitchen was an early example of the colour-blocking trend. Best of all is the bright red coffee pot—a perfect piece of retro homeware. 

1950s: Pink and green kitchen

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Mint green may not be in fashion now, but pastel-coloured cabinets were all the rage back in the 50s. Combined with candy pink walls and accessorised with a trendy sunburst clock and matching copper kettle, this colourful kitchen was bang on trend 60 years ago.

1960s: Charming country kitchen

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With its eclectic display of patterned crockery and powder blue chequerboard sink skirt, this charming kitchen offers a glimpse into an old-fashioned country home. Cheerful sunflowers, stripes and bright blue cabinets make this a sunny space to cook and eat. We love the record player—perfect for kitchen parties!

1960s: Retro kitchen with a hatch

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The handy hatch—an intrinsic feature to many a retro kitchen—takes centre stage in this vintage magazine illustration. With its loud geometric ceiling and pops of red and turquoise, this vibrant image will bring back memories of Friday family suppers and Sunday roasts.

1960s: Mid-century galley kitchen

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This trendy galley kitchen boasts many features that would not look out of place in a contemporary home. From the Moroccan-style tiles to the frosted glass pendant lights, the space is a source of inspiration for homeowners embracing the mid-century modern trend.

1960s: Julia Child’s kitchen

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Now on display in the National Museum of American History, the kitchen of celebrated chef Julia Child epitomises the sleek designs favoured by homeowners in the 1960s. Complete with butcher-block counters and a stainless steel range, this was every home cook’s dream kitchen and Julia designed it with her husband Paul, including the ingenious pegboards for hanging her gleaming copper pans. 

1960s: Utilitarian white kitchen

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Sleek and utilitarian, this all-white kitchen is offset by brown-tiled floors and bright green leather seat cushions. Complete with patterned wallpaper, lemon yellow curtains and strip lighting, the space is a perfectly preserved 1960s relic.

1960s: Industrial-style kitchen

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With its curved counter, stainless steel splashback and cluster of pendant lights, this kitchen shows off a number of 21st-century kitchen trends. The wood-panelled walls and ceiling fan were typical of the 1960s, as was the open-plan layout. With dinner parties becoming increasingly popular, kitchens were built to facilitate entertaining.

1960s: Cream kitchen with a retro booth

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What better way to bring a pop of colour to a boring beige kitchen than to add bursts of vibrant lime green? With its diner-style booth, curved counter and lemon-print curtains, this retro kitchen would have been the epitome of cool back in the day.

1960s: London kitchen

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With its neon yellow sink panels, bright orange cookware and jazzy curtains, this cheerful kitchen symbolises the liberal mindset of the swinging ’60s. The quirky mix of pastel and fluorescent hues has sadly not stood the test of time, but there’s no reason why it can’t make a comeback. 

1960s: Bright kitchen with patterned tiles

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The designer of this kitchen certainly had no qualms about mixing and matching. With its bright wooden cabinets, trompe l’oeil tiles, faux marble counters and floral pelmet, this room is nothing if not original. The pièce de résistance is the turquoise shagpile—one trend that has not dated well!

1960s: Wooden kitchen with a multi-tier island

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Bright yellow counters, green chairs, a red rug and blue crown moulding—it sounds like a garish nightmare, but weirdly, it works. Throw in faux wood units, lace curtains and some utilitarian-looking appliances and you’ve got yourself the perfect 1960s kitchen.

1970s: Wooden kitchen with a bar

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Wood was king in the 70s as designers moved towards natural hues and organic materials. With its wooden beams and rich, grained cabinets, this time-capsule kitchen is a prime example of late 20th-century design. Warm and homely, this space would have been perfect for entertaining.

1970s: Sunny yellow kitchen

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The 1970s were all about the hippie movement and this sunny yellow kitchen pays homage to the decade of flower power. The mismatched hanging mugs match the tea towel and chopping board, while the colourful Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box adds the perfect finishing touch to this retro throwback.

1970s: Electric blue kitchen with a statement ceiling

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Now here’s a kitchen fit for the boldest of decorators. Rows of handleless electric blue units have been carefully designed to fit this quirky curved space, offset by unusual black-and-white wallpaper across the walls and even the ceiling. A brass fisherman-style pendant light illuminates the dining area—a feature that’s since come back into vogue with the resurgence of industrial design.

1970s: Avocado kitchen

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This bold kitchen encapsulates everything we love to hate (or actually, just love) about the late 1960s and early ’70s design trends. From the avocado-green units featuring contrasting white panelling to the busy floral tiles, it’s a vintage lover’s dream scheme.

1970s: Monochrome streamlined kitchen

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Sleek and streamlined, this gorgeous monochrome kitchen is evocative of the emerging taste for minimalism in the 70s. Of course, black kitchens are also a huge trend now, but it’s the block metallic handles and horizontal wooden cladding that’s really got us. Unexpected bursts of yellow across the crockery and wall add a playful twist to this sleek space.

1970s: Pastel pink kitchen

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We’re back to pastels with this eye-catching green-and-pink kitchen. Complete with matching plaid wallpaper and multi-stripe blinds, this image highlights the mid-century penchant for matching powder-hued fittings and appliances. Even the milk jug matches!

1980s: Brown tiled kitchen

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A slightly more austere style, this 1980s Australian kitchen champions the new taste for minimalism. A hangover from the 70s where earth tones were on-trend, it features mottled brown tiles with matching accent shelving and cabinet trims. The suspended oven is a great space-saving feature and child-friendly to boot.

1980s: Rattan kitchen

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Proof—if any were needed—that design is cyclical, this rattan kitchen has bounced right back into fashion in the 2020s. The gorgeous honey-hued wooden cupboards have a central panel made from wicker, which adds texture and depth to the overall look. Even the dishwasher has been given the same treatment!

1980s: Red and white kitchen

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Now this is what a kitchen looked like in the 1980s! The red and white colour scheme was a hot favourite of the decade. Evocative of the era, white units, built-in appliances and graph tiles contrast with the vibrant cabinet trim and scarlet accents across the crockery and drinks’ trolley. 

1980s: Tiny white kitchenette

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Small kitchens are nothing new, as this tiny vintage set-up proves. Simple yet striking in design, the snug scheme features nostalgic hallmarks of 1980s design, including minimalist white cabinetry and matchstick tiling across the walls and floor. We’re impressed that such a compact space can accommodate dual stainless steel sinks!

1980s: Wooden kitchen with a built-in TV

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Clad floor to ceiling in honey-hued wood, this kitchen of yesteryear is the epitome of its era, with its lozenge-shaped breakfast bar and rattan-and-chrome bar stools. In the UK and the US, the 1980s saw the introduction of more TV channels, so it’s no surprise that the television is positioned pride of place in a specially designed built-in unit. 

1980s: Coral wallpapered kitchen

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This 80s kitchen certainly has the wow-factor thanks to this incredible arched glass roof which lets the light flood in. A mishmash of traditional design elements, from the lanterns and swagged blinds to the punchy coral wallpaper, this kitchen manages to pull them all off with style. We particularly love the oversized ferns perched on top of the cupboards. 

1980s: Euro-style kitchen with handleless cabinets

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Another popular kitchen design to emerge from the 80s was the concept of kitchen cabinets without handles. The Euro-style kitchen was a trend of yesteryear that featured pale laminate-fronted units, finished with streamlined wood trims and seamless indented handles. 

1980s: U-shaped kitchen with high-tech appliances

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In the 1980s, popular open-plan layouts made way for U-shaped kitchens with continuous worktops. This extended counter space offered more room to accommodate the latest shiny kitchen appliances of the day. As microwave ovens became more affordable and high-speed cooking ever more desirable, that familiar ping was soon ringing out across 80s households. 

1980s: White kitchen with recessed handles

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Minimalist white kitchens with contrasting red trims, splashbacks and accessories were a fixture in trendy 1980s homes. White laminate cabinets and matching worktops were neutral and easy to keep clean, while vibrant accents added a point of difference. Streamlined cabinet handles were rising in popularity at this time too, so these recessed openings would’ve been all the rage. 

1980s: Kitchen with a breakfast bar

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During the 80s, living on the go was the fashion. Consequently, almost every kitchen needed a breakfast bar where you could grab a quick bite to eat. Cool kids of the ‘yuppie’ era may remember coming down to breakfast and helping themselves to a bowl at the cereal station.

1980s: Honey-hued wood kitchen

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During the 1980s, honey-hued cabinets lightened up the look of the heavy, dark wood kitchens of the previous decade. Combined with laminate worktops and a high-rise breakfast bar, the look was affordable and relaxed. Note that vivid red hue, a favourite of the era, creeping in across the splashback and accessories.

1980s: Country-style kitchen

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Homely farmhouse-style kitchens were a desirable look in the 80s. Martha Stewart modelled the large kitchen of her Turkey Hill farmstead in Connecticut in homage to this popular trend. The design typically featured wooden cupboards framing a large dining table, accessorised with homely fixtures such as floral curtains, copper pots and decorative wall plates. 

1990s: Kitchen with black granite countertops

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Granite was heralded as something of a cutting-edge material for kitchen worktops during the 90s, due to its distinctive grain and durable nature. Black was probably the most iconic hue of the decade, contrasting dramatically with the era’s popular cherry wood cabinetry. Affordable alternatives such as Corian, which was a solid-surface countertop that mimicked the look of stone without the cost, also rose to prominence.

1990s: Kitchen with stainless steel appliances

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With a growing emphasis on sleek, streamlined design, stainless steel kitchen appliances began to gain traction in the 1990s. Double-door refrigerators, ovens and microwaves went from black, white or beige to sophisticated steel. Fit for even the best chefs, this key material shift added a professional feel to our cooking spaces.

1990s: Grey kitchen with slab high-gloss units

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With shiny stainless steel appliances came a new-found love of high-gloss handleless kitchens and cabinets. Fuss-free slab units led to experimentation with a whole range of colours, from bright white to rich burgundy and charcoal grey. The streamlined finish worked well with integrated appliances and modern steel sinks and faucets. 

1990s: Cherry wood Shaker-style kitchen

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In contrast to the contemporary high-gloss looks that remained popular well into the new century, classic kitchens took on a smart Shaker-style aesthetic in rich tones such as cherry wood. Colour and pattern were introduced through mosaic splashbacks—the smaller the tile and more intricate the pattern the better. 

1990s: Kitchen with a multifunctional island

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By the 1990s, breakfast bars had made way for grand kitchen islands. During this time, the kitchen took on a dual role as the main living hub of the home—as well as cooking, it was used for family time, entertaining and studying. Kitchen islands had to be large and multifunctional to accommodate this shift in usage. As well as hosting a sink and preparation space, this granite island has plenty of space for casual dining, homework and socialising. 

1990s: Tuscan-style kitchen

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At one point in the 90s, Tuscan-style kitchens were everywhere. An iteration of the rustic design vernacular that originated in the Med, Travertine floor tiles, granite worktops, glazed cabinets and terracotta accessories were staples of this faux-Tuscan trend. 

2000s: Flat-pack kitchen with modular units

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Carpenter and construction engineer Mikael Warnhammar developed and launched IKEA’s first modular kitchen in 1999. By the millennium, the freestanding units were embraced by millions. Mix-and-match, flat-pack VÄRDE IKEA kitchen units teamed with industrial-style extras could be installed in our homes at a fraction of the price of fitted kitchens. 

2000s: All-white kitchen with metro tiles

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Heading into the 21st century, we saw kitchen trends move away from warm-toned wood in favour of white decorating schemes. Runs of white cabinetry were topped with pale marble worktops, while the world went crazy for metro-tiled splashbacks. Glass cabinets balanced the bright white-on-white schemes and word art began to adorn our walls. 

Original Article – https://westchestermagazine.com/food/restaurants-food/dressed-pretzel-co-larchmont/

Led by a Harrison resident, The Dressed Pretzel & Co. crafts gourmet, chocolate-dipped pretzels in a wide array of flavors.

Standing behind the counter of The Dressed Pretzel & Co., Larchmont’s latest culinary innovation, Harrison resident Sophia O’Connell describes how she worked — for the better part of two years — with a master chocolatier in advance of opening the shop. “I always wanted a food endeavor. Food connects people,” she says. “And, who can say ‘no’ to chocolate?”

Twenty or so varieties of gourmet, chocolate-dipped pretzels are on offer any given day, and everything is made inhouse. Best sellers include an outside-the-box lemon meringue pretzel with house-made marshmallow, white chocolate, and lemon drizzle, and don’t miss O’Connell’s favorite: chocolate caramel, which involves milk chocolate and a sprinkling of toffee bits. There are plenty of dark chocolate options (a flavor profile that surprised the milk chocolate-loving O’Connell), and a crunchy iteration with house-made hazelnut spread (à la Nutella) is coming soon.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cju2kmxOa7w/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwestchestermagazine.com&rp=%2Ffood%2Frestaurants-food%2Fdressed-pretzel-co-larchmont%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4152.30000000447%2C%22ls%22%3A3508.8000000044703%2C%22le%22%3A3661.3000000044703%7D

“Chocolate-covered pretzels are everywhere and people really like them. I offer a great combination of flavors that you can’t necessarily find at the local supermarket,” O’Connell says. Plus, she’s sourcing better ingredients. In fact, the same house-made chocolate she douses the pretzels in is also used to make the store’s signature hot chocolate (topped with whipped cream, of course), which also comes in peppermint and Mexican hot chocolate varieties.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-npE5u1tF/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwestchestermagazine.com&rp=%2Ffood%2Frestaurants-food%2Fdressed-pretzel-co-larchmont%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A4171.70000000298%2C%22ls%22%3A3508.8000000044703%2C%22le%22%3A3661.3000000044703%7D

In addition to pleasing palates and appeasing chocoholics, The Dressed Pretzel endeavors to make a social impact. A portion of the sales from the protein-packed “Tell It to My Heart” pretzel (dark chocolate dressed with flax, chia, sesame, and sunflower seeds) is donated to the American Heart Association. And the “Ruby Booby,” made with ruby chocolate, benefits breast cancer research.https://www.instagram.com/p/CkVJdAYOcCd/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwestchestermagazine.com&rp=%2Ffood%2Frestaurants-food%2Fdressed-pretzel-co-larchmont%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4184.39999999851%2C%22ls%22%3A3508.8000000044703%2C%22le%22%3A3661.3000000044703%7D

O’Connell says she chose Larchmont for the great community feel, the high foot traffic, and, specifically, the location’s proximity to the local elementary schools (hello, parents looking for an after-school activity!).

With two small tables towards the front of the store, guests can “dine” in or take their confections to go. Large gift boxes accommodate a dozen pretzels, with smaller boxes making perfect hostess and teacher gifts. Nationwide shipping is in the works.

The Dressed Pretzel Box. Photo by Jessica Rosen Klein.

The Dressed Pretzels Gifts. Photo by Jessica Rosen Klein.

The Dressed Pretzel
141 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont; 914.630.1116

(Original Article – https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g41966899/white-christmas-decor-ideas/)

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Christmas often centers on a red and green color combination, but white is equally adored when the holiday rolls around (if you weren’t singing “White Christmas” in your head already, you probably are now). Wintery white decor can be incorporated into a classic theme or appear in unexpected Christmas color pairings. So if you’re looking to bring more white decor into your home this winter, look no further. We’ve laid out white Christmas decorating tips that will ensure your interiors magically transform into a winter wonderland this season—no matter if you live in an area that typically sees a white Christmas or reside in a warmer climate.

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Add Texture

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Texture can instantly elevate any white decor setup, preventing it from falling flat. Here, Gillian Segal Design covered a white marble mantel with an arrangement of white and gray leafy stems with pops of greenery and indigo feathers. The concept can easily be translated to a table centerpiece or Christmas tree.

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Use Versatile Accents

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Cozy white faux fur throw blankets and pillows can be used year-round and are very on-theme when it comes to white holiday decor. Invest in pieces you can continually make use of—from a white dinnerware set and linens to a cloud-like comforter and sheer drapery. In a Montana cabin, designer Kylee Shintaffer draped a simple sheepskin over a desk chair for a cozy winter wonderland aesthetic.

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Don’t limit your Christmas lighting to white string lights on your tree. Incorporate white taper candles throughout your home. Include classic-size ones as part of a tablescape and light them to set the mood. Or recreate this fireplace in designer Alison Victoria’s Atlanta loft. She filled it with thick faux candles that turn on (and even flicker!) with the press of a remote.

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Bring in White Flowers

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White flowers can easily amplify your Christmas spirit. Display a large white floral arrangement on your dining table or include a few clear vases of varying heights with a couple of blooms in each of them.

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Try Touches of Greenery

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Make your snowglobe-like interiors feel a bit more festive with touches of greenery. Here, designer Nicole Salceda of Eye for Pretty added bursts of greenery to the tablescape and on the light fixture above it. White dining chairs, dinnerware, and a tablecloth solidify the dreamy setup.

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Not all white Christmas-themed interiors have to truly be all white. Incorporate other colors, like warm neutrals, to enhance your home’s inviting atmosphere. In this living room that doubles as a dining area, Salceda pulled off the look and incorporated plenty of cozy accents.

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Focus on the Tree

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If you have a green tree, completely dress it in white ornaments, ribbon, lights, beads, and garland. Here, Tomkat Studio also added a pair of mini white faux trees near the bottom of a big one. Take it even further with a white tree skirt and presents in white wrapping paper or boxes. If you forgo a green tree in favor of a white faux one this season, consider mixing in metallic accents to make the decor stand out.

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With black accents, your white Christmas decor is sure to stand out. On a faux white tree, consider using a black-and-white striped ribbon for depth. Checkered patterns and small objects, like a white vase with thin black stripes, add the perfect amount of contrast to this living room by designer Emily Henderson.

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Sprinkle Faux Snow

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Original Article – https://www.larchmontbuzz.com/featured-stories-larchmont-village/hidden-jeans-opens-on-larchmont-blvd/

Hidden Jeans, a locally owned clothing company, has opened its first retail shop at 130 N. Larchmont Blvd

“We are most well known for our knitwear and jeans,” explained Tiffany Kim, Creative Director for Hidden. “We have lots of different styles, skinny jeans, stretchy jeans, cargo jeans, stiff jeans, dad jeans, flares…basically, we’ve got something for everyone.”

The small store is packed with clothing and fun accessories. In addition to jeans and sweaters, it also has jewelry, fancy and frivolous, in a range of prices, as well as tops, knit skirts and leggings. There are house slippers and denim bags, cards, candles and other gift items for a friend or for yourself.  They even have flowers that the owner, who lives in the neighborhood, brings in weekly, along with a small selection of succulent arrangements.

The store is designed to be warm and welcoming for a wide range of ages and price points, explained Kim, as she gave us tour around the store.

While we there, we ran into Georgianna Gingold, who came in to pick up two knit skirts for her upcoming trip to visit family in Northern California. “I love the skirt, it’s very flattering,” she told us. She’d bought one the other day and came back to get two more in different colors.

Hidden has been open just two weeks but Kim said she already feels very welcome.

“Everyone has been so nice and welcoming, we are very happy to have our first retail location be here on Larchmont,” said Kim.

So be sure to stop in and say hello. Hidden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Our hot tips for next year’s biggest interiors trends

(Original Article – https://www.loveproperty.com/galleries/155149/2023-interior-trends-mushrooms-wallpaper-borders-and-vegan-leather?page=1)

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Maximalist design, lozenge-shaped furniture and, erm, guacamole green, are some of the legacies left by 2022. But what does 2023 hold in store for interiors? Some of next year’s trends are an evolution of existing styles—increasingly inventive multi-functional spaces and Art Deco-inspired motifs to name a couple. Others—wallpaper borders and lampshades made from mushrooms—may be less expected. As for colours, we’re looking at tones that take their cue from nature and promote wellbeing. Let’s take a sneak preview of what lies ahead…

Trend: Lavender

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Lavender is no longer confined to the dustier corners of your granny’s wardrobe. It’s been creeping onto the catwalk for a year or so and, as ever, where fashion leads, interiors soon follow. Vibrant purples, such as Pantone’s 2022 colour of the year Very Peri, will soften into more classic, soothing shades in interior design schemes that promote calm and wellness—another growing trend right now. 

Lavender: Make it modern

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The key to mastering modern lavender is to incorporate elements of contemporary design throughout your scheme. If you’ve plumped for lavender walls, going too trad with your furniture and accessories could easily lead you into ‘twee’ territory, so throw in some unexpected avant-garde forms or an unexpected dash of a contrasting colour to bring the look up to date. 

Trend: Modern stained glass

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Stained glass isn’t just for Victorian fanlights and churches. Artists are sharing their exciting new takes on coloured glass and shaking up this traditional craft by ditching fussy picture panels in favour of stripped-back, geometric designs. Look out for them in room dividers, shower screens, and lighting, as well as in windows and doors. 

Modern stained glass: Sculptures and artwork

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If a large stained glass installation is too big a statement or expense, you can still nod to the trend with smaller, decorative stained glass pieces. Mobiles and dreamcatchers are an obvious match for stained glass, as you can hang them in a spot where they will catch the light and cast a rainbow of abstract shapes around the room.

Trend: Statement stone

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Natural stone doesn’t have to be plain and neutral. Designers are turning to the rich colours and striking patterns of raw minerals for inspiration, whether it be on walls, floors, ornaments, worktops, or even sanitary ware. It’s an opulent look that often comes with a price tag to match, but you can get the same effect for less with stone substitutes. The sink shown here, for example, may look as though it’s been hewn from agate but is actually made of porcelain. 

Statement stone: Lava stone

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Some designers are giving nature a helping hand, transforming stone products with brilliant hues. Danish company Made a Mano are taking advantage of lava stone’s ability to be glazed and fired to create hard-working, aesthetically appealing worktops in more or less any colour you can imagine, such as this eye-popping green countertop. If a lava stone worktop is a bit much for your taste or budget, you can incorporate a little bit of the look using tiles instead. 

Trend: Irregular rugs

Sonya Winner

Rug designers are thinking outside the box with avant-garde creations that play with the actual form of the rug itself, rather than just the patterns depicted on it. These are essentially works of art that you can walk on and they’re appearing in all sorts of irregular shapes, often with a curvaceous, organic feel. Much like a piece of artwork, they can make a great basis for a colour scheme, so if you’re planning a complete room refresh, start with the perfect rug and build your scheme around it. 

Irregular rugs: Pared-back colourways

Baxter

An irregular-shaped rug is also a smart choice if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add edge to an existing scheme. The very fact of its unusual shape makes it a talking point, but it doesn’t necessarily need to pull focus from the rest of the room. It can be unconventional without being ostentatious, which makes it the perfect choice if you want to up your interior design credentials without resorting to loud style statements or making changes to your space that are difficult to undo.

Trend: Modern Egyptian

Soane Britain

Egyptomania shows no signs of slowing down. This opulent, maximalist style is a sub-trend of the Art Deco revival and was originally inspired by archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The bright young things of the Roaring Twenties went gaga for its lavish looks following the austerity of the First World War, and perhaps today’s designers and consumers are drawn to it for similar reasons.

Modern Egyptian: Hieroglyph patterns

Soane Britain

Going all-out Egyptian may not be for everyone, but you can embrace elements of the trend by incorporating stylised patterns inspired by hieroglyphs into your soft furnishings or combining ochre, gold, turquoise, and clay tones—all colours raided right out of a pharaoh’s tomb. Furniture designers are doing their bit for the movement with contemporary takes on Ancient Egyptian silhouettes.

Trend: Curves

Graham & Green

Interior design has become conspicuously more curvaceous over the past couple of years. Perhaps the comfort of soft, undulating lines holds extra appeal during times of uncertainty. Or perhaps a pent-up longing for glamour and excitement has us clamouring for the streamlined shapes of Art Deco—a huge recent style revival. Either way, it’s clear that curves are here to stay but this year we’ll move into unexpected places such as round cut-outs in side tables and tubular forms.

Curves: Alcove arches

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Arches, in particular, are springing up all over the place. The arch is a timeless shape that can also look surprisingly modern depending on how you treat it—fill an arched alcove with bold paint or wallpaper and you’ll give a classic scheme instant contemporary flair. Architects are building arches into their designs in the form of doorways, windows, and niches, but if remodelling isn’t on your agenda, you can create a similar effect using paint or arch-shaped wall stickers, as shown here.

Trend: Wallpaper borders

Hygge & West

Not the chintzy floral bands that were last seen in the 1980s, thank goodness, but a new wave of playful, bold designs that add edge to your walls in more ways than one. Whereas in the past borders were generally used to cover the transition between two-tone walls at dado rail height, today they are also being used to highlight architectural details, such as door frames and windows. 

Borders: Mix and match patterns

Susie Atkinson

There’s no need to stick to just one wallpaper border, either. Mixing and matching different border patterns gives this look a modern remix and is a great way to add character to plain painted walls. A border can create a unique design that’s both easier on the eye—and your budget—than an all-over statement wallpaper. If you want to push the boundaries even further, clash your border design with other patterns in the room for an ultra-eclectic look.

Trend: Wild Wonder

Dulux

The natural world has had a huge influence on interior design lately. A combination of being stuck indoors for multiple lockdowns and increasing awareness of the need to protect our planet has sparked an appreciation of nature that designers are reflecting in organic forms and leafy hues. Ever the trendsetters, Dulux’s colour of the year for 2023 is a ‘glowing and uplifting’ shade combining gold and green that goes by the name of Wild Wonder. 

Wild Wonder: Colour clash

Dulux

Depending on the light and how you use it, this shade can look more yellow, beige or olive and is a soft neutral perfect for pairing with pops of vibrant contrasting colour such as electric blue or coral. With Wild Wonder, the Dulux colour experts aimed to offer a ‘connection with nature that brings a sense of natural magic into our homes.’ It’s an understatedly clever colour that somehow manages to be both earthy and zesty at the same time and sits equally comfortably amid a muted palette, as in the previous picture, or in contrast to bold flashes of colour, as shown here.

Trend: New sustainable materials

Sebastian Cox

A growing focus on sustainability has seen designers and scientists working together to come up with planet-friendly interiors products. Many of them have looked to the natural world for ideas and the result is a thrilling surge of unexpected and inspired homeware. Two leading materials are mycelium lampshades and furniture, which is grown in moulds from the ‘roots’ of fungi, and Solidwool – a composite material a bit like fibreglass but made with the wool of Herdwick sheep.

New sustainable materials: Fruit leather

Starck

The leather industry is one of the most environmentally damaging on the planet so it’s perhaps unsurprising that eco-conscious designers have focused their attention on sustainable, vegan alternatives. Pineapple leather—or Piñatex—was first embraced by fashion and is now finding its way into home accessories and furniture. French designer Philippe Starck, meanwhile, has created a furniture collection upholstered in Apple Ten Lork, a vegan leather made from apple cores and skins.

Trend: Paprika

Paint & Paper Library

At the opposite end of the spectrum from laid-back lavender is another of next year’s hotly-tipped hues—paprika. More vibrant than terracotta but less in-your-face than orange, paprika is an energising shade that is surprisingly easy to work with. If you team it with more muted tones in the same colour family it takes on a reassuring, earthy persona. 

Paprika: 70s colour combos

Annie Sloan

Paprika and lavender—a dream team or an assault on the eye? It’s certainly not a look for the faint-hearted, but it does tap into the kaleidoscopic colour combinations of the late 1960s and early 1970s, which have enjoyed a resurgence in bolder homes. The key to pulling off this look is to use the colours in equal measure. If one colour is relegated to a mere accent, it will stand out for all the wrong reasons.

Trend: Multi-functional spaces

Duravit

Whether out of necessity or a desire to deliver more flexible ways of living, homes have to work harder today than ever before. Home offices have been squeezing into unexpected nooks since the pandemic, and home improvers are getting increasingly creative in their approach to multi-functional spaces. This could be using portable furniture on wheels that will work as a desk, a kitchen island or a dining table, or bathrooms that double as libraries.

Multifunctional spaces: Sleeping nooks

Dwell

If you’re short of a spare room but have an awkward alcove that you’ve always wondered what to do with, a sleeping nook could solve two problems in one. We expect to see these sneaking into the savviest design schemes in 2023. When you don’t have guests staying, cover it with an attractive throw and some scatter cushions so it can double up as a day bed or reading corner.

Trend: Oversize lighting

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Supersize lighting looks set to take over our ceilings. And we’re not just talking chandeliers. Think classic pendant designs blown up on an extreme scale in spaces that you might not expect, such as above a kitchen island. This look may not be for the more traditionally inclined, but it’s certainly a way to create a talking point with your design scheme.

Oversize lighting: Small spaces

KES Lighting

If an enormous pendant feels a bit overwhelming but you’d still like to give oversized lighting a try, go for an airier design that leaves open space between the solid elements but still takes up maximum space. That way you can make a bold statement without blocking sight lines or natural light—especially important if you’re working with a smaller room.

Trend: Patterned stainless steel

Stala

Not long ago stainless steel was only to be found in professional kitchens or the homes of the most committed industrial minimalists. Its cold, blank surfaces are too sterile for most people to live with on a daily basis. That could be about to change thanks to a handful of forward-thinking kitchen companies who have begun embellishing their stainless steel units and worktops with patterns, from zigzags and stripes to wood effects and polka dots.

Patterned stainless steel: Laser etching

Stala

A variety of techniques are being used to create these steel effects, from classic circle brushing to the more futuristic laser etching used by Swedish brand, Stala. While the patterns add character and even playfulness to the metal, an all-over steel kitchen may still be a little too clinical for most. Throw some natural wood and organic curves into the scheme to soften steel’s hard lines and you’ll have a cutting-edge kitchen that’s both inventive and inviting.

Trend: Mushroom motifs

Lust Home

While scientists are busy growing fungi furniture, mushroom motifs have started popping up throughout the rest of the interior design world. Wallpaper designers in particular seem to be using mushrooms as muses and you’ll find them in all shapes, sizes, and colours, from earthy woodland tones to bold, psychedelic hues.

Mushroom motifs: Shapely stools

Nordic Nest

Mushroom lamps have been with us since the Atomic Age and have boomed once more amid the mid-century modern craze of the past decade. But keen trend spotters may have clocked fungi-like features starting to appear in other homeware recently, from ornaments and dinnerware to tables and stools. And of course, mushroom lamps aren’t going anywhere, though they may get a modern colour makeover with contemporary hues like plaster pink and navy blue taking over from atomic orange.

Trend: Luxe laundry rooms

COD Kitchen Appliances

Laundry rooms used to be a place to shove all the ugly appliances and odd socks that would otherwise be cluttering up your kitchen. Then lockdown left a lot of people stuck at home wandering around the same few rooms day after day. Some of them stumbled upon their utility room and realised the design potential of this once-overlooked space. Since then, luxe materials such as marble and brass have been adding a touch of much-wanted glamour to doing the washing and ironing.

Luxe laundry rooms: Bespoke boot rooms

Edward Bulmer

At the top end of the scale are ultra-bespoke utility spaces in which everything has its right place. Handmade cupboards hide away washing machines, cleaning products and any other unsightly reminders of daily chores. Footwear is stacked neatly on bespoke shoe racks. Any practical products on display have been carefully chosen to fit the premium aesthetic—think a vintage-style feather duster in a country scheme or a streamlined iron tastefully mounted on the wall in a modern laundry room.

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Original Article – https://beverlypress.com/2022/10/west-hollywood-offers-free-tree-program-for-residents/

The city of West Hollywood is holding a tree giveaway program in which residents and property owners can receive one free tree and one water bag. The deadline to apply for the tree giveaway program is Thursday, Dec. 1.

The program is open to all West Hollywood residents and businesses with suitable tree planting conditions. Participants will select a preferred tree species and alternative choice from a list of more than 50 types of trees. The list also provides a hyperlink to review tree species information including characteristics, preferred site conditions, sun exposure, water rating, canopy size at maturity, native tree status, and types of wildlife it will attract. Overall, the list has 42 climate-appropriate and nine California native tree species from which to choose. Changes to preferred species will not be accepted after the application deadline.

All trees will be in a 15-gallon container and approximately 6 feet tall. The application form requires participants to agree to a tree steward pledge and the city’s waiver of tree liability. Participants will also be asked to select a pick up date on the application form: either Jan. 13, from 7-11 a.m., or Jan. 14, from 8- 11 a.m. at 7317 Romaine St. City staff will work with participants that require special accommodations in advance of tree pick-up dates.

The city’s tree giveaway program webpage offers information about the program and application process, as well as educational information about how to plant and maintain young trees. For information, visit wehoforms.seamlessdocs.com/f/WeHoTrees.

Original Article – https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/10/18/onni-group-to-build-art-deco-tower-in-mid-wilshire/

The Vancouver-based firm has unveiled plans for a 45-story, mixed-use housing tower at 5350-5376 Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile, Urbanize Los Angeles reported. The project will preserve century-old Art Deco storefronts.

The company paid $30 million last May for the 1.4-acre site between Detroit Street and Cloverdale Avenue.

Plans call for a 45-story building with 419 one- and two-bedroom apartments above 2,700 square feet of ground-floor restaurants. A parking garage above and below ground will serve 443 cars.

Requested entitlements include Transit Oriented Communities incentives for higher density in exchange for 47 affordable apartments set aside for extremely low income households.

The proposed project is down the street from a future Wilshire/La Brea subway station.

The 530-foot-tall project, designed by Downtown-based MVE + Partners, reimagines Art Deco design from the past century with symmetry, geometric lines and repeat patterns. The glass building will feature layers of protruding balconies beneath a crown containing five penthouses.

The 708 Cloverdale project, as it is known, will include a gym, sky lounge and pool deck.
Onni intends to preserve 42,000 square feet of commercial buildings along Wilshire Boulevard, including an Art Deco building that houses a U.S. Post Office that inspired the new design.

“Architect Edward Sibbert’s use of strong vertical lines and Art Deco details has heavily influenced the framing at the tower,” according to the project description. “As the gateway to Miracle Mile east, the new tower will serve as an elegant beacon that will highlight an entry to the collection of cultural arts buildings, museums and public art spaces within Miracle Mile.”

It will join Onni’s plan to revamp the Wilshire Courtyard complex with 2.3 million square feet of offices at 5700 and 5750 Wilshire Boulevard, for which it paid $630 million before the pandemic, according to The Real Deal.

It will also add to a 42-story residential tower in the works at 5411 Wilshire Boulevard proposed by developer Walter N. Marks, and a 125-room hotel and condominium complex at 639 South La Brea Avenue, north of the new Metro stop.

The media-shy Onni Group is run by the family of the late Inno De Cotiis, an immigrant to Canada from Italy who died in 2020.

Other Onni projects include the conversion of a Long Beach strip mall into multifamily housing, a 347-unit residential tower in the Arts District and the redevelopment of the former Los Angeles Times building in Downtown L.A.

Original Article – https://www.loveproperty.com/gallerylist/107857/marilyn-monroes-beautiful-houses-from-her-honeymoon-home-to-her-final-la-mansion

The jaw-dropping homes of Marilyn Monroe

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When it comes to silver screen stars, they don’t get much bigger than Marilyn Monroe. Her legacy lives on, with Netflix movie Blonde currently making headlines, while earlier this year reality star Kim Kardashian wore a crystal-encrusted dress to the Met Gala that had been previously worn by the starlet to serenade President John F. Kennedy. Over the course of her glamorous career, the icon went on to call more than 40 places home. From high-end hotels to small apartments and sprawling Spanish-style mansions, let’s take a look inside some of the jaw-dropping properties where Marilyn lived. 

Where did Marilyn Monroe live?

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Having spent much of her life wandering from house to house until her untimely death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe surprisingly only ever owned one home, which she bought in the last year of her life. The star lived in the sprawling Beverly Hills mansion for just six months before she passed away, but the iconic star wasn’t born into such a palatial property.

Where was Marilyn Monroe born?

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A world away from the glitz and glamour that would come to surround her, Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on 1 June 1926 in Los Angeles. Her mother, Gladys Baker, suffered from mental health problems and her father was absent from the star’s life from the beginning. Marilyn had two half-siblings, Berniece and Robert, the latter of whom passed away in 1933. Marilyn only found out about Berniece when she was 12 years old, with the pair meeting for the first time in 1944. 

Where was Marilyn Monroe from?

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Just two weeks after she was born, Marilyn was taken to the foster home of Ida and Wayne Bolender by her mother Gladys. Over the next seven years, the young star kept in touch with her mother and the pair saw each other often. Marilyn stayed with her foster parents in their modest home until she was seven years old.

Where did Marilyn Monroe grow up?

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Pictured here, Marilyn’s childhood home with the Bolenders was in the city of Hawthorne in southwestern Los Angeles. She lived in the 1,300-square-foot home with Ida, Wayne and her foster siblings. Marilyn then moved in with her mother in the summer of 1933 but it wasn’t all plain sailing, with Gladys suffering a nervous breakdown in 1935. Monroe was eventually moved to the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society for two years, before living with family and friends in numerous homes across Los Angeles. 

Marilyn Monroe’s first marital home

Loopnet

 At just 16, Marilyn, still known as Norma Jeane, married high school sweetheart James Dougherty in 1942. The couple lived in this small apartment block for just one year until they moved on in 1943. Home to eight small apartments, the Sherman Oaks property would have been the perfect starter house for the newly married couple. 

Marilyn Monroe’s first marital home

Apartments.com

It’s not known which of the apartments Monroe and her new husband stayed in, but it may have been a similar layout to this space. This unit comes in at just 600 square feet and has one bedroom and one bathroom, as well as a small balcony that overlooks the street below. 

Marilyn Monroe’s first marital home

Apartments.com

Today, the shoebox homes in the block boast modern wooden floors, air conditioning and compact kitchens that sit open-plan to the living areas. In the summer of 1943, the couple moved on from their snug starter home and rented out a bigger house in the San Fernando region of Los Angeles. 

Marilyn Monroe and James Dougherty

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After their brief time in the San Fernando Valley, the young couple upped sticks to Santa Catalina Island where Dougherty was enlisted in the Merchant Marines. However, in 1944 he was shipped out to the Pacific and Monroe had to move in with her in-laws. As Marilyn’s modelling career started to take off, the couple began to have differing views over her future and parted ways in 1946. 

Marilyn Monroe’s Burbank apartment

Trulia / Google Earth

After her divorce, Marilyn stayed at the female-only Hollywood Studio Club for less than a year in the late 1940s, a residence for women who were in the motion picture business. She then rented a space in this apartment building in Burbank for the summer while the couple who owned the property were on holiday. The home was close to the Warner Brothers Studios, and it was during this period that Monroe embarked on her acting career with roles in Dangerous Years and Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! and went to change her name to the now-iconic Marilyn Monroe. 

Marilyn Monroe’s Beverly Hills pad

Coldwell Banker

After her stay in Burbank, Monroe moved into the West Hollywood apartment of actor John Carroll and stayed for just five months. Then in 1949, she upped sticks again to this home, a stone’s throw away from the celebrity property hotspot of Sunset Boulevard, with Johnny Hyde, an American talent agent. Married at the time, Hyde later left his wife for Monroe. The talent agent was also said to have encouraged the young star to dye her hair platinum blonde.

Marilyn Monroe’s Beverly Hills pad

Coldwell Banker

The nearly 5,900-square-foot home has five bedrooms and six bathrooms and was built in 1941. With a grand sweeping staircase taking centre stage in the hallway, the property is undoubtedly glamorous—befitting of a rising star like Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe’s Beverly Hills pad

Coldwell Banker

The plush two-storey residence boasts a spacious backyard with a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a guesthouse. To avoid gossip and rumours surrounding her affair with Hyde, Monroe later left the home and moved into the luxurious Beverly Carlton Hotel.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s love nest

Coldwell Banker

Following a stint living with fellow actress Natasha Lytess after parting ways with Hyde, Monroe met New York Yankees baseball star Joe DiMaggio in 1952 and the pair became inseparable. For six months, they rented a sprawling property in West Hollywood, before moving into this glamorous Hollywood Hills home, a year before they tied the knot in January 1954. 

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s love nest

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In one of the dozens of locations used in the making of Blonde, Netflix’s new biographical drama that tells the story of her life and death, 
 some of Marilyn’s real homes were used. This picture shows Ana de Armas as Marilyn and Bobby Cannavale playing Joe DiMaggio recreating a famous photo of the couple during their brief but passionate marriage.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s love nest

Coldwell Banker

Built in 1938, the spectacular property sits behind gates in the exclusive Outpost Estates and overlooks the breathtaking Runyon Canyon. With just over 3,300 square feet of interior space, the home is spread over two floors and offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. 

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s love nest

Coldwell Banker

The beautiful residence boasts classic Mediterranean architecture and features a sun-soaked terrace that’s accessed through sliding doors from the main living space. Elsewhere, the plush estate also has a two-car garage, a luxurious swimming pool and a spa in the backyard.

Marilyn Monroe’s New York stint

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In September 1954, around eight months after marrying Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn headed to New York for the filming of The Seven Year Itch. One of Monroe’s most famous movies, it features the famous scene where her dress blows up over a subway grate. Not long after, having been married for just 274 days, the couple divorced in October 1954.  

Marilyn Monroe’s West Hollywood penthouse

The Agency

Following her separation from DiMaggio, Marilyn moved into this elegant apartment building in West Hollywood. Known as Granville Towers, the French Normandy-style property is no stranger to celebrities. Over the years, the likes of Nicole Scherzinger and David Bowie have owned pads in the complex. In fact, Marilyn’s apartment was most recently owned by actor Portia de Rossi, wife of Ellen DeGeneres. The penthouse is currently on the market for $2.3 million (£2m).

Marilyn Monroe’s West Hollywood penthouse

The Agency

The 2,032-square-foot penthouse apartment dates back to 1930 and Granville Towers was actually designed by iconic architects, Leland Bryant and Samuel Coine. Historic and highly elegant, the home boasts gorgeous structural elements, floor-to-ceiling windows and sprawling views. Resident amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a clubhouse, pool and spa. Though it’s been modernised over the years, it isn’t difficult to imagine how the apartment might have looked in Marilyn’s day. 

Marilyn Monroe’s West Hollywood penthouse

The Agency

The master suite is certainly fit for Hollywood royalty. The lofted space is one of two bedrooms in the apartment and boasts a soaring ceiling, sitting area, walk-in closet and an open-plan, wall-less ensuite bathroom. Elsewhere, Marilyn had access to a large lounge with city views, a compact kitchen and a chic dining room. Yet a little less than a year after she moved in, the star left Hollywood and headed for New York City, where she married her third and final husband…

A New York/LA nomad

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During this time in her life, Marilyn Monroe still considered New York to be home but would have to travel back to California for her many business commitments. She would rent out houses and apartments around LA, sometimes using them for press photos and publicity shots. This photo shows her in 1956.

Becoming a serious actress

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In this photo from 1956, Marilyn invited the press into her Los Angeles rental, her home-from-home while she was away from New York. This shot was taken at a party for the film Bus Stop, which garnered excellent reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Chérie.

Marrying Arthur Miller

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Marilyn was introduced to playwright Arthur Miller earlier in her career and following her divorce from DiMaggio, the two reconnected and embarked on an affair. Following Miller’s divorce from his wife, they married in 1956 at a courthouse in White Plains, New York. This picture was taken of them at Miller’s farmhouse in Roxbury, Connecticut before their wedding. 

Marilyn Monroe’s holiday home

Douglas Elliman

During their five-year marriage, Marilyn and Arthur also rented out this picture-perfect windmill house in the Hamptons. Used as a hideout to avoid the paparazzi during their very public marriage, the secret holiday home still features the rotating blades from when it was an operational windmill.  

Marilyn Monroe’s holiday home

Douglas Elliman

The quaint home is spread over 1,300 square feet and set over three floors. Boasting a country kitchen with windows that look out over the surrounding lawns, the charming retreat also features a cosy living room with wood-beamed ceilings and a small staircase leading to the upper floors.

Marilyn Monroe’s New York penthouse

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At the beginning of their relationship, the couple tried to make a normal life in the quiet Connecticut town, but a clash of personality and lifestyles soon saw Monroe and Miller heading back to New York. The newlyweds reportedly moved into this penthouse in New York’s Midtown East area and is said to be where Miller wrote the screenplay for The Misfits, the last film Monroe starred in.

Marilyn Monroe’s New York penthouse

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The plush penthouse features two bedrooms and just over 2,300 square feet of interior space. The luxury apartment is located in the 444 East 57th Street building, which is still popular with New York City’s wealthy residents. Built in the 1920s, the home also comes with a 1,000-square-foot private terrace with spectacular riverside views of the Queensboro Bridge. 

Marilyn Monroe’s Palm Springs home

Compass

In January 1961, Monroe divorced Arthur Miller and headed back to Palm Springs, California, where she is said to have rented out this beautiful home. Built in 1961 and designed by Charles Dubois, the star reportedly moved in not long after it was built, presumably to escape the media circus surrounding her divorce. 

Marilyn Monroe’s Palm Springs home

Compass

The 3,000-square-foot mid-century property features sleek open-plan living spaces with grey porcelain tiles and double-height beamed ceilings. Sleek and stylish, the four-bedroom home is surrounded by sliding glass doors that frame the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Marilyn Monroe’s Palm Springs home

Compass

Outside, the backyard dazzles with a large swimming pool set against endless mountain views. Flanked by a wraparound patio and a covered terrace, it would’ve been the perfect alfresco entertaining spot for Marilyn to host fellow Hollywood A-listers.

Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio

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Following her divorce from Arthur Miller, a heartbroken Marilyn was admitted to a psychiatric clinic in New York. It was her ex-husband, Joe DiMaggio, who secured her release, whisking her away to the Yankee’s Florida training camp to rest and recuperate. While DiMaggio longed for reconciliation, their relationship was a platonic one. But he stood by her and supported her during her battles with addiction, depression and anxiety. 

Marilyn Monroe’s final home

Mercer Vine

Around 1961, Marilyn finally decided to put down roots and bought her first home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. By then aged 35, the star paid a reported $80,000 (£71k) and lived there with her longtime housekeeper Eunice Murray. Offering the actress a break from the spotlight, the private home sits behind secure walls and features a gated entrance.

Marilyn Monroe’s final home

Mercer Vine

Featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the 2,600-square-foot house includes many of the details Monroe selected herself, after a reported trip to Mexico to hunt down decorations for the Spanish-style home. The single-storey residence, which dates back to 1929, boasts plenty of beautifully manicured outside spaces too.

Marilyn Monroe’s final home

Mercer Vine

With arched doorways and original beamed ceilings, the living room still features the original blue-tiled fireplace from Monroe’s time at the house, while the kitchen is framed by a rustic wood ceiling and tiled floors. 

Marilyn Monroe’s final home

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Not long after she moved into the property, the star tragically passed away in her bedroom at the age of 36 in 1962. She died alone from an overdose of barbiturates. The house was used as one of the on-screen locations for the Netflix film Blonde, with the death scene filmed in this bedroom garnering condemnation from some fans. This photo was taken in 1962, as police investigated.

Marilyn Monroe’s final home

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A policeman stands in front of Marilyn Monroe’s house, where she was discovered dead in Brentwood. It is a cruel irony that the world’s most famous woman, from a broken home, always longed for a place to call her own. When she finally found one, her problems were too great for her to overcome.