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When Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott were discussing their dream home, they found a mutual love for old houses. They closed on a “magical” Georgian-style home in Los Angeles in June 2020, and moved in during February 2022 after almost two years of pandemic delays (celebrities, they’re just like us.)
One of the things that drew them to the home, Scott revealed, was the extensive green spaces. As they pulled up, everyone including the kids, — Deschanel is a mom to two kids, Elsie Otter and Charlie Wolf, from her previous relationship with Jacob Pechenik — fell in love with the property.
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“It sat on a little over an acre, and with its lush lawn and massive California sycamores, it looked like a park. Which is why when we first brought the kids by the property, they dubbed it the Park House,” Scott explained in the summer 2022 issue of Drew & Jonathan Reveal. And you know what happens when you name something, whether it’s a mangy stray dog or a beautiful home of your dreams? You keep it.”
Deschanel and Scott have spent a lot of time renovating their forever home, which needed quite a bit of work. After finally completing the project, they revealed the stunning design to fans.
Outdoors, the couple and their friends can enjoy an outdoor kitchen with a large grill, bar, and seating. Decorated with stunning blue, white and yellow Alesso Deco Marla Matte Porcelain Tiles, the space is fit for many a celebration. A large crystal clear pool completes the patio area, which is the perfect way for all of the family to cool off throughout the long Californian summers.
To help the home live up to its nickname of Park House, the outdoor space also features a giant playground that certainly gives actual parks a run for their money.
Posting a humorous Reel to Instagram, “New Girl” star Deschanel gives a nod to her love for ballet flats — her shoe of choice, certainly in her Jess Day era.
However, it wasn’t the actress’ shoe dilemma that gained viewer’s attention. The playground behind her is the envy of many, with fans commenting on how it is the perfect playground that’s sure to entice kids to spend a bunch of time outside. From the clip, it looks as though there’s several slides, climbing frames, and a tree house area that will let the youngers’ imaginations run wild.
“I’m not even worried about my shoe collection…I need to know about the fort in your back yard and how do I get one,” wrote one follower.
“Dude, your playground in the backyard is totally 🔥” commented another.
A third said: “Ima [sic] need a walk through of the playground 😂”
Although the exact playground they have is unknown until Deschanel gives fans a much-anticipated walk-through, there are several just-as-fun play forts you can call your own. They are an investment, but should give your kids a good few years of play.
Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter.
As wonderful as living room TVs can be for movie nights and Netflix binges, there’s no denying that they can sometimes be the lone eyesore in an otherwise stylish space. Therefore, it’s no surprise that clever ways to temporarily hide televisions have become more and more popular in recent years — just look at the viral Samsung Frame TV, which conspicuously resembles a piece of art when it’s not in use.
But if you’re not in the market for a brand-new TV, there are plenty of other ways to hide yours. In fact, you might want to copy a simple DIY hack shared by the one and only Drew Barrymore.
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If you follow the A-lister, you may have been following Barrymore’s M/BODY 10-day challenge. On the first day of the challenge, she shared a candid video addressing her audience, complete with a TV behind her that seemed to be accented by a piece of hanging wall art.
But when Barrymore shared another video from the same spot a few days later, the TV appeared to have disappeared. But look closer, and it seems like the entrepreneur has simply obscured her television from view via another expertly placed art piece.
If you’re eager to learn more about Barrymore’s simple trick for hiding her TV, you’ll have to scroll back a little further, to a 2019 post where she explained the process.
“I absolutely love watching TV in the bedroom, however, I don’t love the look of a plasma screen on the wall,” Barrymore wrote. “It takes away from the femininity of the room… so I went on Etsy and ordered a hanging piece of art and did a home hack and when I’m done with my TV I just hide it behind it.”
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While the videos are filmed in a bright and airy all-white bathroom, the space is actually a multi-purpose set that is used to accommodate more than just chats on the bathroom floor (have you ever cooked up some mac ‘n’ cheese in your bathroom? Bieber and Jenner did during their episode.)
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As for Bieber’s real bathroom, it’s a marble-adorned delight that can often be seen through Instagram shots and “get ready with me” videos. Each wall is covered in a traditional marble design that adds depth and dimension to the space while keeping things timeless. As marble never goes out of style, — rightly so — adding the material to any space is a great investment.
In addition to the walls, it appears that Bieber has also opted to install marble tiles onto her bathroom ceiling, making for a striking finish that adds further depth to the space. The marble ceiling also draws the eye upwards, thus making the room look bigger and more open, which is something that many people aim for in their bathroom spaces. You can see a wider shot of the bathroom near the end of this video, around the 6:30 mark:
Bieber’s marble tiles are ( likely) the real deal, but there’s a cheap, easy, and renter-friendly way you can add marble detailing to your own bathroom ceiling: peel and stick wallpaper.
To install removable wallpaper onto your own walls or ceiling like a pro, you’re going to want to make sure the walls are even and that you line everything up correctly. These Gray and White Vinyl Tiles ($11.99) from Amazon are a great dupe to Bieber’s own tiles, while this Marble Peel and Stick Wallpaper ($9.99) will give the same effect without having to place it down in stages. Just make sure that your bathroom has sufficient ventilation or all your work might come peeling down after a steamy shower.
The bathroom also features matte black furnishings such as the sink faucets and bench. These deeper hues tie everything together, complementing the marble with ease.
Most recently, Bieber has shown that she’s not one to shy from dark colors in her home with a look inside her kitchen during her new “What’s In My Kitchen?” series. Inky black cabinets are paired with marble countertops to create a stylish space that’s worth adding to your Pinterest board for your next kitchen renovation.