Cameron Diaz’s Greenwich Village Apartment Serves as a Playbook to Restrained Glamour, Aged Metals, and Jewel-Box Bathroom Luxury
Proof that high drama and disciplined restraint can seamlessly coexist, Cameron's bathroom is a masterclass in anti-utilitarian glamour
Cameron Diaz’s former Greenwich Village apartment is a home I find myself coming back to, and unlike most, it’s the bathroom where I find my loyalties lie. At a glance, I'm sure you'll understand why. Her rare combination of aged metal, marble, and brass is pure glamour – changing how I see utilitarian spaces for good.
Cameron herself described the home as 'a bit like living in a silk-lined jewelry box', and the Art Deco bathroom is where that description truly comes into play. A marble-topped vanity sits beneath oversized antiqued mirrors, while brass hardware feels almost otherworldly. It's Art Deco, but with even more drama.
In this bathroom, the materials speak for themselves. The palette stays restrained, giving the metal and marble room to make an impression. It shows how a space can feature rich detail while remaining entirely cohesive.
According to Marcus Pearson, Head of Design at Old London, this sense of restraint gives Cameron’s interiors their sophistication:
'There’s plenty here that could have become a bit much. But there’s something quite disciplined about it. There’s a real sense of presence, without every detail vying for attention.'
This comes into play in Cameron's bathroom. Several bold decorating decisions share a compact space without competing for center stage. The antiqued mirror reflects light across the room, marble anchors the vanity, and aged metal brings rich texture across the walls.
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This small glass canister is a simple way to keep bathroom essentials neatly contained, from cotton pads and Q-tips to other everyday staples. Cameron has several lined up on her vanity, arranged neatly in a tray for an organized finish.
Simple but useful, this white tray is an easy way to bring a little order to a busy bathroom countertop. Use it to group glass canisters, a soap dispenser, and other everyday essentials, just as Cameron does on her vanity.
Marble features heavily throughout Cameron's bathroom, but you don't need a full renovation to bring the look home. A small marble soap dish is an easy way to introduce the same sense of natural luxury to your countertop.
Angular but not abrasive, this Art Deco-inspired mirror strikes the right balance between clean lines and softer curves. It adds architectural interest without overwhelming the room, and at under $100, it lets you bring a little of Shea McGee's style into your space.
Decadent lighting is a signature of Art Deco interiors, often pairing warm metallic finishes with strong geometric forms. This crystal sconce captures that look beautifully and would make an elegant addition to a bathroom, particularly when styled as a pair on either side of a mirror.
For an Art Deco-inspired look, this mirror brings plenty of character through its layered geometric frame and brushed gold finish. The openwork detailing gives it a decorative quality, while the clean rectangular shape keeps the overall look feeling so timeless.
Marcus highlights how that careful balance comes together: 'While there’s a neutrality to the palette and a certain discipline to the decoration, her homes are by no means short on personality... Veined gray marble and metal finishes keep things pleasingly under control.'
This keeps the space from feeling generic. Marble and pale surfaces offer a classic foundation, while details create distinction. The repeated brass handles, for instance, give cabinetry the refined feel of custom furniture.
The aged metal walls are perhaps the room’s most distinctive feature. Instead of keeping metal to the taps and fittings, Cameron lets the finish cover the walls, catching the light and adding depth to the space. Its soft patina also stops the room from feeling too modern.
Plus, despite its sense of luxury, her approach works in small bathrooms. You can also decorate with antiques for a similar look. Also, a patinated backsplash and brass vanity hardware can introduce similar warmth and character when set against marble or light stone.
The statement mirror (like this one from Wayfair) offers another lesson worth borrowing. While a dramatic choice for a bathroom, the surrounding scheme gives it space to make an impact. Rather than layering competing decorative elements, Cameron lets key statement finishes anchor the room.
On a smaller scale, choose materials with enough character to carry the space, then know when to let them stand alone.
Cameron's bathroom perfects glamour through material quality and beautiful pairings. It’s a style that feels just as stunning today as it did when I first came across her space over a year ago. I expect you, too, will return to this space almost as often as I do.
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