At a glance, I thought Zooey Deschanel's home was an English country property – the grand Cali living room includes heritage features
Zooey's living room is a vintage oasis, with dark wood-panelled walls and ceilings, antique-framed art, and dainty sconces


As a celebrity style news editor, many of the homes I look at are based in California, and thus, have a cool, casual feel to them (think light woods, neutral color palettes, and soft textures).
When I saw Zooey Deschanel's living room, I assumed the actor had purchased property in the British countryside, thanks to its manor-inspired aesthetic. It turns out that the New Girl actor has simply adapted the ever-popular aesthetic in her Cali home – and I am obsessed.
Channeling English country style comes down to a few key elements, which Zooey has nailed in her living space; namely, heritage details, natural materials, and of course, plenty of antique and vintage decor.
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This durable and timeless wall sconce would fit perfectly into an antique home
We love this traditional, ornate-style frame, which gives any artwork a vintage feel.
Plush and elegant, this green velvet loveseat is an excellent addition to any space. It pairs especially well with dark wood and vintage pieces for a look that's full of history.
A core pillar of the British country home is a focus on heritage woods, and Zooey's living space does a fantastic job of highlighting this feature, with dark wood panelled walls, which lead into wood ceilings. The dark finish has a vintage feel, while the continuation of the wood from wall to ceiling creates a pleasing, uniform appearance.
Notably, however, a strip of white paint appears on the upper quarter of the wall, showcasing a neat, horizontal row of prints in antique frames. Not only is this a nice spin on the gallery wall, but the attention to vintage decor here makes the area feel even more historic.
Additionally, the sconces are a soft light source, as well as a fantastic living room lighting idea for anyone looking to create a cozy, countryside-esque space in their home.
Color and pattern is also crucial to creating an English country-style home, and in Zooey's space, that comes in the form of a focal piece of furniture: a green, velvet sofa. The color is muted enough to complement other colors well, while also infusing the mostly-neutral space with some subtle vibrancy.
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Pattern, meanwhile, comes into play with Zooey's contemporary rug, featuring a mix of geometric prints that feel at once modern and traditional.
If you're working within a wood-dominated living space, allow those natural elements to shine through by thoughtfully decorating with antiques, such as wall accessories and vintage furniture. This way, the English country-style space does not feel cluttered, but intentional.

Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.
Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.
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