Who hasn’t watched The Great Gatsby from either 1974 or the newer version from 2013 and dreamed of being able to experience the same luxury and grandeur in his or her own home?
You don’t need to be a movie enthusiast or an interior designer in order to appreciate the talent of the film’s creators in terms of set decoration. You also don’t need years in design or film design school in order to be able to create such mastery in your own home.
How to turn your Life into a Movie Through Interior Design
Movie designers are something like magicians, but you don’t really need magic power to learn from them and incorporate that knowledge into the interior design of your own home.
Without the proper knowledge of some design rules and the proper amount of practice, however, the process may turn out to be harder than it seemed in the beginning. We want you to succeed in creating a movie-inspired interior in your own home, so we decided to share some tips and tricks, taken by movie set decorators.
Read along to find out how to achieve an interior with a feel from different movie genres, or how to successfully imitate interiors from some of the most iconic movies you’ve seen. s
Art Deco and The Great Gatsby
You don’t need to watch a film to love the Art Deco style in interior design, but the creators of The Great Gatsby really showcase it in an extraordinary manner.
Okay, but how to get your home looking like Gatsby’s home without incorporating grand marble columns, voluptuous staircases, and balustrades?
Look for some ornate furniture from polished wood and decorative pieces from the Art Deco style. Look for some fake golden elements but be careful to not overdo it and go into kitsch.
Remember it’s all in the small details – there are some affordable decorative rugs that could instantly bring a Gatsby atmosphere to your home.
Get Bohemian with The Graduate
The Graduate captivated us all in many ways. Although the interior of Mrs. Robinson’s house is not what we most pay attention to, it’s definitely something that doesn’t go unnoticed.
Her hypnotizing style stuck with us for a long time after we finished watching the movie. Well, what if we told you that you could have that feel in your own home without the need to remodel completely and empty your pockets?
If you don’t have a home bar, think of investing in one to instantly create a feeling like the one in Mrs. Robinson’s home. The bar stools in the film actually have such a modern design that they could look in place in any contemporary home, even though the film was made in the 60s.
The experts suggest mixing different textures like leather, fur, wood, and crystal, in order to create variety and an ageless look. Throw in some large exotic plants and the look will be complete.
Become Audrey Hepburn in The Breakfast at Tiffany’s
As a female, you’ve probably had the phase when you wanted to resemble Audrey Hepburn and dress in her style. If that turned out not to be just a phase, but that’s your persistent taste, then you are probably wondering how to best create that Breakfast at Tiffany’s feel in the interior of your home.
To create that sense of class and femininity, look for some antique décor pieces, soft cushions, animal print rugs, and floral ornaments.
Follow the “Less is more” maxima when you’re choosing furniture. Notice how Hepburn’s heroine doesn’t have a lot of furniture in her home, which is why the accents in the interior immediately attract the viewers’ attention.
Want to be Grande? Then Grand Budapest Hotel it is!
The Grand Budapest Hotel is truly notorious with its design. As a matter of fact, its director, Wes Anderson, always manages to astonish us with some memorable shots.
Even though you probably wouldn’t want to be in the place of any character in the comical and hilarious story, it’s understandable if you are wondering how to get that type of interior design in your home.
The grandeur and the visual parade on the screen might look unachievable, but with a few little details, you could create a noticeable effect.
Embrace the red and purple color palette and incorporate home décor in hues and nuances from the richness of this palette. As with The Great Gatsby, Art Deco elements are also welcome here.
Find some antique furniture and decorative elements to enhance the look and create the royal feeling you get when the movie welcomes you inside the marvelous interior of the Grand Budapest Hotel.
Think about the creative use of lighting too. Use a lot of different lighting sources and layer them, so that you create a marvelous atmosphere in your home interior.
My name is Scarlett Mitchell and i am an author and editor in the home topic website – FemCasa.com.
I’m just an enthusiast who wants to share her visions, ideas and advices, when it comes to decorating every part of your home until it becomes the perfect relaxing place for you and your family.