It’s time for another reader suggestion: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. Thanks to e-mails from readers BreAnne and Erin, I rented this movie just so that I could see Jessica Biel’s apartment. Erin even has plans to redecorate her own home based on this movie, so hopefully we can help her out.
If 20-something lawyers in Chicago live in lofts just like Alex’s (Jessica Biel), then hand over the LSAT study guides. The open floor plan, designed by production designer, Perry Andelin Blake, and set designer, Gary Fettis, is loosely segmented into sleeping, living, dressing, and work areas. My favorite? Definitely the gorgeous Colette bed in natural alabaster linen that is fit for a princess. Let’s top it with a large floral print duvet such as the flowering quince, musette, or serafina. Accent the bed with multiple layers of pillows, including Thomas Paul’s flora orange silk twill or notNeutral’s triton pillow in blue.
Beside the bed is a mirrored nightstand similar to the mimi antiqued mirror chest. The harriet lamp will be perfect for some late night reading. Display all of your treasured statues, photos, and other keepsakes on several lack wall shelves.
My next favorite is the open garment rack in the dressing area. Now you would have to make sure you have a killer wardrobe since your clothes are out on display all of the time. Tidiness is also a must. But if you need to shove a few things away before guests come over, a beautiful pewter green painted armoire may be the perfect spot. Slip your heels on while sitting on the jasper chair upholstered in dorien ice fabric. And while we’re talking about seating, either the antwerp armchair or the lily pink slipper chair would work well in the living room.
Finally, the artwork on the icy blue walls and exposed brick definitely deserves some attention. A sepia-toned print of Babe Ruth hangs in the entryway, opposite an autumn leaves painting like escape.
Thanks again to BreAnne and Erin for their Double Take suggestion. Dear readers, if you would like to see a particular movie or show featured in our Double Take series, then please comment below or send me an e-mail. I’d love to hear from you!
Interested in more set design inspired rooms? Here are the latest posts from my Double Take series:
- Mia’s apartment on Cashmere Mafia
- P.S. I Love You apartment
- House in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Carrie’s blue apartment in the Sex And The City movie
- Chateau in A Good Year
- Viola’s estate in Monster-In-Law
- Craftsman house from Monster-In-Law
- Rose’s bedroom on In Her Shoes
- Carrie’s apartment on Sex And The City
- Caitlin’s office on Cashmere Mafia
- Victory Ford’s apartment on Lipstick Jungle
Image credits: Universal Pictures 2007, Crate & Barrel, Anthropologie, Pillows And Throws, Pottery Barn, Velocity, Design Public, Jayson Home & Garden, IKEA, Container Store, A Colorful Place, Horchow, Room & Board, Fulcrum Gallery, Hello Boston, Art.com, & Benjamin Moore.
26 responses so far ↓
1 Krissy : Aug 26, 2008 at 9:42 am
I am in love with that duvet! This was such a funny movie- what a great idea for a double take
2 Jude : Aug 26, 2008 at 1:25 pm
I haven’t seen the movie yet, but these interiors definitely inspire me to watch it. I’m a big fan of that beautiful bed, too. Great work, Kylie!!!
3 Jessie Cacciola : Aug 26, 2008 at 1:54 pm
such a perfect color palette. and I love that dresser. xo
4 erin : Aug 26, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!! Kylie, you are the best!! I’m about to start the Apartment Therapy Fall Cure, and this is going to be my style tray! I will definitely give you first dibs on the photos once I’m finished. I love everything!! Thank you, Again!
5 Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall : Aug 26, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Oh, these are such great links! Love this post! So funny that you watch movies for the decor:)
6 mrs. french : Aug 26, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I used to dream of a loft like this when I was younger…actually, I still dream of it now.
7 Diana : Aug 27, 2008 at 9:05 am
Lovely room and great colors. Thanks for your living comment - glad to hear you feel people can make it anywhere! Thanks again for the support!
8 ronda : Aug 27, 2008 at 11:01 pm
OMG…I love you….. I bought the dvd of Chuck and Larry just to see and copy ideas from Jessica Biel’s Characters apartment….Who are you…You are so fab
9 bandelle : Aug 28, 2008 at 7:35 am
I’m glad it helped you too, Ronda! I’m just a girl who is fascinated with set design (and easily gets distracted by this when watching movies). You are too sweet. Thanks for your comment.
10 Lauren : Aug 28, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I totally remember her apartment from that movie! Love it!
11 Fifi Flowers : Aug 28, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Great round-up as usual… I adore SET DESIGN and I love to paint it! Looking for the next perfect location… while working on Spanglish and Marie Antoinette… by the way… do you have anything on Spanglish? I have limited photos.
12 alis : Aug 29, 2008 at 1:27 am
I love this! It’s so relaxed and stylish at the same time! GREAT double take
13 Daisy : Aug 29, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I loved her apartment in that movie. It was so chic and cute! Have a good weekend! Daisy~
14 Phoebe : Aug 29, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Bingo! That is my perfect buffet (with Babe Ruth above it). Where can I find one? Please tell me it’s a real piece of furniture.
15 Jen @ Small Town Shopaholic : Aug 30, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Another awesome Double Take! Love the bed / lamp / chairs / armoire, etc.
16 bandelle : Sep 2, 2008 at 8:35 am
Phoebe, I would keep my eye on Horchow. It seems like a piece that they would carry. Good luck!
17 Tara : Sep 11, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I am sooo glad I found your blog today. I have always been a huge fan of movie set decor and am always trying to figure out how to create it. My latest interest, SJP and Zooey’s house in Failure to Launch. I loved it.
My other favorite was definately the apartment in P.S. I Love You. Glad to see you already did the Double Take.
18 Jane...again : Oct 1, 2008 at 6:24 pm
it’s me again! can you please please do jen aniston’s apt on Along Came Polly, next?! please!
19 bandelle : Oct 1, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Oooh, brilliant idea, Janie! I’ve just added your suggestion to the list. Next up is Many Moore’s apartment on “Because I Said So.” Have you seen it? Another fabulous apartment.
20 Joe : Oct 2, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Do you know where I can get that sepia-toned print of Babe Ruth? It is great!
Thanks,
Joe
21 bandelle : Oct 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Joe, I tried soooo hard to find the same picture but I can’t find it anywhere. Sorry I can’t help you.
22 lou : Nov 22, 2008 at 12:54 pm
i cant find that babe ruth paiting , i want to get it form my room can some1 plese tell me if they foud it thanks
23 Courtney : Nov 23, 2008 at 7:11 pm
can you do a double take on Halley’s bedroom from How To Deal? or possibly Holly’s room from The Perfect Man??
I am fascinated by this stuff also, and this is a really awesome and inspiring websites for details on set design. I’ve never found a website like this. You must be really talented at putting all this together and paying attention to beautiful detailings!
24 bandelle : Nov 23, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Courtney — thank you for the great Double Take suggestions. I actually haven’t seen either of those movies so I’ll have to add them to my holiday movie list (when I finally get control of the remote from my husband after ALL of the football). Thanks again!
25 Christine : Nov 26, 2008 at 8:43 am
Has anyone ever located the picture of Babe Ruth from Jessica Biel;s apt????I have searched high and low and would love to add this to my home.
26 Joshua : Dec 14, 2008 at 7:58 am
Second row, first column
Enjoy!
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