Real estate prices continue to rise, with new homes costing $200-$400 per square foot, according to HomeAdvisor. In these times, the appeal of the micro home is higher than ever. But some aspiring homeowners may be concerned about the difficulty of making an entire life for two or more people fit in such a small space. If you feel the same way, take some inspiration from these celebrities who managed to prove that you just need the right kind of decorating ideas and a space-saving mindset to liven up even the smallest of homes.
Robert Pattinson’s Spanish-Style Home in LA
Despite multiple big gigs early on in his career, “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson chooses to live in a cozy Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. The two-bedroom house in Hollywood Hills offers plenty of privacy and gives an impression of openness, despite being much more compact than the average Hollywood home at 1,940 square feet. With its vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, and a decent-sized yard, Pattinson’s home is definitely of a different league from your average pocket-sized home. But it proves that you can definitely blend aesthetically pleasing design choices like natural light and spacious design with a smaller amount of real estate.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Compact Santa Monica Condo
Jennifer Lawrence has managed to stay well-loved all throughout her career, and for good reason. She’s relatable and grounded, and it shows in her taste in places to hang her hat. Back in 2006 before she took off into full-on stardom, she purchased a space in Santa Monica that she called home until 2016. The condo was modestly furnished. Everything was more small-scale than you’d expect from the abode of someone of her stature. But it still managed to exude an overwhelmingly comfy feeling that shows exactly why JLaw stuck with it even after her career skyrocketed.
Matthew McConaughey’s Full-Featured Mobile Home
Matthew McConaughey is a veteran actor, appearing in blockbusters since the 90s. With the prestige he’s racked up, you’d think he would prefer to live largely. But that’s not entirely the case. In 2004, he bought an Airstream house trailer and lived in it for four straight years. It now sits in Malibu and he still takes it out for road trips. This is a perfect example of being able to live comfortably in a minimal space. McConaughey’s Airstream had less than 28 square feet of space, but he was able to enjoy satellite TV, backyard barbecues, and he even had a small study. He mastered the art of micro-living before it was cool, and the techniques he pioneered are worth learning from.
Lana Del Rey’s Dreamy and Rustic LA Cabin
Lana Del Rey has kept her dedicated fanbase in large part thanks to her mellow aesthetic and authentic personality, and that’s reflected beautifully in her cabin in Echo Park, LA. The cozy abode boasts an expansive deck, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. Built in 1911, the cabin is wonderfully rustic and was designed to offer pleasant accommodations even within just 1,200 square feet of space. This classic, space-efficient architecture works great coupled with Lana’s artful taste in furniture. JD Elite Interiors shares that this classic, space-efficient architecture works great coupled with Lana’s artful taste in furniture.
While these celebs did have the backing of a sizeable bank account to make their small spaces as homely as possible, their ideas are certainly worth picking up cues from. If you can translate their design choices to something more reasonably affordable, you can have yourself a truly special home that feels much bigger than it actually is.