So, I'm not a person who's very into celebrity lifestyles, but I just had to share this home (Cher's, in L.A.) with you....I kinda like the neutral palette that she (or her interior decorator) chose; very often, I find that the inevitable interpretation of "Indian" is a riot of supersaturated jewel tones adorning everything from the walls to the floors!! Seriously, do we really know any "Indian" who lives like that? :). No wonder people get tired of OTT indian-inspired decor so soon---it would have me screaming out the door before you could say "fuchsia"!!!
So anyway, I chanced upon this feature on her home in the July issue of Architectural Digest, and I though of sharing it with you...I love many things in this home, the use of natural linens, the oh-so-gorgeous pillows and bedding, the lovely carved wood furniture...take a look and tell me what you think! Of course this is a "decorated home" and so it looks a little show-case-y, but I'm sure you can look beyond that and admire the tastefully done up decor. :)
So that figurine you see in pink is actually terracotta (it didn't show up as pink in the magazine!)
(On another note: what is this new trend of spreading animal carcasses on the floor? totally grosses me out!)
Palatial bedroom, totally OTT, but then I love those bed-linens!! :)
Her gorgeous balcony, replete with a charpai and a view! Apparently, her boudoir is one large, seamless space, very "loft" like! That's one fancy "room", don't you think? :)
I love the almost raw-silk like look of those cushions! This winter, when I'm cooped up inside, I may finally take some scissors and hack into my old raw-silk kurta--it was destroyed by some mysterious party food spill! I think there's enough material to make one gorgeous cushion!!!
What do you think? Seen anything you liked above?
Oooh, how lovely. I'm drooling over all that woodwork. @_@
ReplyDeletequite true gagan...i get tired of most of the HGTV Indian inspired makeovers...yes, they are def OTT...:)...what makes me go ..arrrghh! is the use of synthetic/ or some jhakaas looking saree to drape anything and everything in the room (outside at times)...lol. And given that this is Cher's house...i guess it is understandable :)
ReplyDeleteOMG Sudha, JHAKKAAS has to be my new favorite word!! LOL! and so true. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my God. love that second picture and that bed is gorgeous too. pretty place but you need to have a dozen house keeper to maintain it like that.
ReplyDeleteLots of bits & peices I liked... but altogether.. I think its truly over the top!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOMG I love that second picture...actually they are all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoh god that bedroom looks like a mini rajasthani palace or somethin..but yeah u are rt about the bed linen and yes i love love the raw silk cushion covers...they are incredibly expensive in fab india and like u said this time when i head home, Im gonna use my moms old silk sarees which shes gonna discard to stitch some pillow covers ..great idea GB
ReplyDeleteLOVE the balcony furniture. so gorgeous!
ReplyDeletexo Alison
Hehe, I am a fan of Cher :) and I just love her home (apart from the zebra skin). I am afraid celebs' homes, no matter what style, will always seem unreal and never lived in , especially in a magazine :).
ReplyDeleteI have seen quite a few books on Indian forts and palaces(now hotels) where the bedroom is really like Cher's. :):). I have to admit I really love it and can totally live in that house (with her servants of course). hehe.
Have you heard of Alberto Pinto? This is very him .
Had to google jhakaas cos it really is such a cool word but Gagan, what does it mean? :)
This is way better then what I imagined, I was expecting to see Gothic/black in Cher's home.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised but I totally like it....love the lanterns and the wall hanging. Great post!
ReplyDeletehmm...interesting and pretty out there! I like the balcony a lot.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this house is gorgeous ...thanks for sharing and thanks for this visual treat
ReplyDeleteGorgeous place... fallen in love with the sofas in the second image and the view from that balcony...amazing.Thanks for sharing... love the post!
ReplyDeleteI love the outdoor space! Time for a glass of wine. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how did I miss this post, gorgeous home and lovely images.
ReplyDeletei like somethings here and somethings there..but yes it sure is OTT...the bedroom looks like an antique store window:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Ganesha Chaturthi to you and your family. Hope Lord Ganesha brings happiness and peace in your life.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pictures. Wonderful presentation.
Lovely, mellow spaces. I'd so love to lounge (and nap) in front of that view in the last picture!!
ReplyDeleteYou're right...over the top...and yet I still like it. I would like to pick just a couple of items from each image to bring home with me. Yes please!
ReplyDeleteI saw it in the magazine. I have mixed feelings about her house. Some pieces are gorgeous. The woodwork is too much for me. But they often mix Moroccan with Indian (just like on HGTV). In this case, somehow the white contemporary sofa looks out of place for Indian decor. I believe that it's possible to achieve colorful Indian decor without it getting too intricate/bold colors etc. These days, there is lots of modern Indian decor. Cher's house is not quite Indian but for some statues and other pieces...
ReplyDeleteLoved the Verandah. Must be spectacular in the night. Yes time for Cheers !!!!
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