The home of Karen Gillan defies the modern and sleek interior style you'd naturally associate with Los Angeles and instead presents a wonderfully charming and modest design that has strong references to the actress's home country of Scotland.
The Guardians of the Galaxy star and her husband, Nick Kocher, turned to L.A. and Nashville-based interior design studio Pierce and Ward to transform the 1930s cottage into a personalized and quirky home that embraces traditional design.
'I could never live in a modern space because it would kill my energy,' Gillan previously told AD.
The kitchen, pictured above, echoes the farmhouse decor of the home. Presenting a collectic look with a lived-in feel, the room mixes textures and fabrics to create a layered look, whilst opting for a pared-back color palette of earthy hues.
'We wanted to make it feel cozy, like an old pub in Scotland, but also fresh and with a balance between the feminine and the masculine,' Emily Ward of Pierce and Ward tells Architectural Digest.
Natural wood is a statement part of the cottage kitchen and is central to capturing the feeling of an old pub.
Key features in the room are the diamond pattern-painted kitchen flooring, as well as the addition of wood paneling on the walls that further promote the farmhouse aesthetic.
Other design elements of note are the central wooden island and vintage-inspired blinds that feature tassel detailing and antique-looking pendant light, further completing the room's cottage-core look.
'I love how this space is both beautifully styled and totally lived in,' observes interior designer Kathy Kuo. 'The rustic-chic barstools at the kitchen island immediately invite people to gather and settle in... and the warm lighting compliments the sunny patterned window treatments perfectly.'
Kathy Kuo is a celebrated interior designer and international guru within the home and lifestyle space. She has 20+ years of experience in the design industry.
Shop the farmhouse look
The farmhouse style remains a constant in the world of interior design, and it's widely admired for its timeless appeal. If you're looking to bring this style into your own home, shop the below items which we've rounded up to help you recreate the look.
Made from an iron base with curved legs, this wooden bar stool is perfect for capturing the rustic and farmhouse look.
This oak bread board is a practical and stylish addition to the kitchen, with a stripe detail for added interest.
This gingham tablecloth is made from 100% linen for a soft feel, complete with tassel detailing for an ultimate farmhouse look.
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