Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s Living Room Is a Lesson in Era-Clashing – It’s the Most Characterful Way to Decorate in 2027

We love a room that doesn’t feel tied to a single era. While there’s something to be said for a beautifully coordinated interior, mixing old and new can give a space so much more character. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s Pacific Palisades living room is a case in point.

With its carved white mantel, dark marble fireplace, and traditional wall moldings, the room has all the makings of a formal, classically styled interior. But a butter-yellow armchair, with its relaxed shape and distinctly 1970s feel, adds an unexpected twist.

Set on a shag rug, the armchair brings a distinctly 1970s feel to the room, while trailing plants and casually arranged ceramics soften the more formal details around the fireplace. Rather than matching the original moldings, Goldie and Kurt have mixed pieces from different eras, giving the room a more relaxed feel while letting its original features stand out.

Goldie and Russell's approach to using contrast in interior design is worth following in any period property. Original features can be beautiful, but furnishing a living room entirely around them can leave it feeling overwhelming. Equally, removing traditional details for a more contemporary look can mean losing what made the space special in the first place.

Their space shows you can keep the architectural details while still adding furniture and accessories that feel right to you, regardless of when they were made. To follow their example, this yellow chenille armchair from Wayfair is a natural starting point. Just like theirs, it will feel unexpectedly suited to even the most traditional living rooms.

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Interior designer Alana Marie, founder of Alana Marie Interiors, sees this move away from perfectly coordinated rooms as a welcome change.

'I think we're finally moving away from homes that feel like showrooms. For years, "polished" meant matching, symmetrical, everything brand new, and now that just reads as cold. The homes that actually feel good to be in are the ones that look collected over time, not sourced in a single trip. Antiques and vintage finds play a huge part. They bring a sense of history new pieces just can't fake.'

That doesn't mean every vintage find needs to be kept exactly as it's found. As Alana explains, you can change a piece's finish to suit its new surroundings. 'I always tell clients not to be put off by a great frame with dated upholstery. That's the easiest thing in the world to change! I recently reupholstered a vintage rocker in green plaid for a beach house project, and it's one of the most talked-about pieces I've ever done, because it feels unexpected and full of personality.'

Plus, the same thinking applies to color, pattern, and the smaller details that make a room feel individual. 'A room with one perfect neutral sofa is safe, but a room that mixes an antique rug, a bit of bold pattern, and art with some age to it - that's a room that feels like someone actually lives there. It has soul.'

Goldie and Kurt’s living room shows how that mix can work in practice. The yellow accent chair doesn't compete with the fireplace or try to replicate its traditional style. It simply brings something different to the room.

As Alana explains, 'If a piece has good bones and you genuinely love it, there's a place for it in your home, whether or not it matches anything else.' We'd never argue with that.

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