Ellen
DeGeneres, well-known TV host and comedian, producer of the TV show Ellen’s
Design Challenge, is passionate about interior design and style.
I
have recently read her book entitled Ellen
DeGeneres Home, where she gives the readers a chance to get a glimpse of the
seven homes that she has designed and lived in throughout the years.
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| Ellen DeGeneres source: Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
Ellen
has already bought and renovated nearly a dozen homes for more than two
decades. She loves buying homes with great history and does the interior design for each home she buys. Ellen believes that “you don’t
have to have money to have good taste”.
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| Portia and Ellen at their 60-acre horse ranch source : Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
Ellen
loves to move and is always looking for new properties that she can buy and
renovate. Although she did not take a formal course in interior design, her passion for great design, collecting iconic designer furniture pieces and talent in
putting things together to make a beautiful living space is quite impressive.
The style of Ellen’s homes varies. She has homes that are traditional, mid-century, Tuscan style villa and contemporary.
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| The inside of a barn at the horse ranch Ellen included vintage wicker chairs, twentieth century ornithology prints , early twentieth century Belgian worktable used as a console, assorted vintage Italian terra-cotta pots and a horse on the right. source: Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
In
the book, Ellen shares on what she learned from each of the home renovation projects,
some of her favourite shops and an section with her designer friends and
collaborators giving tips on interior design.
Ellen also emphasized in the book that in designing a home, you must put things that “inspires” you
whether these are plants, fashion items or artwork. It is best to put things
that sparks your creativity.
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| The courtyard at the Brody House The house is a mid-century modern residence in Los Angeles. The Brodys are art collectors and philanthropists. source: Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
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| The Brody house kitchen It features a stainless steel island, marble counter tops, a 17th Century portrait and vintage items. Source : Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
It seems that apart from putting furniture pieces by designers like Jean Prouve, Ellen also likes putting Hermes blankets on chairs and sofas in the living room area of her homes.
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| Living room area at Trousdale estates residence This home was previously owned by interior designer Kelly Wearstler source: Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
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A cozy living room designed by Ellen Source : Home by Ellen DeGeneres book |
What
makes the book interesting is that apart from the useful tips on interior
design, it also includes a lot of beautiful photographs. Ellen also wrote the book with such wit
and humor since some of the tips includes some funny comments which reflects her great sense of humor. It
is simply a book that is easy to read and gives readers new ideas and inspiration.
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