A Forgotten Corner of Kirsten Dunst's Bedroom is an Ode to her Iconic Role in Marie Antoinette – Replete with Antiques, Gold, and Warm Oak
An antique crystal Baguès ship-form chandelier and an eighteenth-century gilt-wood French mirror refine the quiet corner desk
The best homes feel like personal museums, telling stories about the people who live there as you pass from room to room. In Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons' home, even the most unexpected corners are full of intrigue.
KD and JP purchased their charming 1930s ranch-style home in California's San Fernando Valley in 2018. They worked with the renowned English designer Jane Hallworth to infuse its good bones with soul and warmth, balancing Jesse's Western roots with Kirsten's glamour. The finished house is replete with antique decor and cozy family touches. It's all beautiful, but no space better captures the story-led ethos of the project than the couple's bedroom.
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This beautiful oak veneered secretary desk has all the storage you could ever need in one stylish furnishing. Though it has a slightly more modern feel than Kirsten's, it would fit right in styled with antique pieces.
This gorgeous lamp has a natural texture and soft feel. The deeply tapered shade merged with the ceramic base have an intriguing California casual feel.
However, nothing is more notable about the design than the ship-shaped bedroom light. This is in part because it is shaped by one of Kirsten's most beloved film roles. The mirror helps to emphasize its importance in the room.
Jane explains: 'In a corner of the main bedroom for Kirsten and Jesse, an antique crystal Baguès ship-form chandelier hangs from the ceiling, reflected back in an eighteenth-century gilt-wood French mirror. The Chandelier harks back to KD filming Marie Antoinette during the first home we collaborated on being finished. It was perfectly apropos.' Plus, she is not alone in her observations.
‘What makes this corner of Kirsten Dunst's bedroom so compelling is how it reads as both curated and lived-in, adds Megan Slack, the head of Celebrity Style here at Homes & Gardens.
’The interplay of warm oak, gilt accents, and antiques creates a sense of layered history, while subtle modern touches – like the Ico Parisi chair and Melville boudoir lamp – keep the vignette fresh. It’s a masterclass in storytelling through design: each object feels chosen for its personal resonance as much as its aesthetic impact. This is what makes a celebrity home feel cinematic.’
When your design is guided by the stories of your life, you can't go wrong. Whether you integrate these personal touches through art, lighting, or furniture, it will transform your home.
