Shell go on a walk-about and all the cats and dogs are just like, OK!
They dont bother her, says Barrymore.
Theres a lot of harmony among the creatures in this house.
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But while the family motto might be go with the flow, life here is not without some structure.
Here, she shares the laws she livesand decoratesby.
I look at it and think, that corner could take out somebodys eyeball!
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Even mykitchen islandhas a soft edge, she says.
Cover Your Walls
Bare drywall upsets me so much.
I need plaster, wallpaper, tile!
Im constantly moving the art around, messing with things, she says.
Ill even have friends over for a hanging party sometimes.
Let the Sunshine In
I hate blackout curtains, says Barrymore.
They make me feel claustrophobic and scared.
Define Your Spaces
I like the idea of what I call closed-concept living, says Barrymore.
I want to start a movement.
And I like the idea that you could have different design stories for different rooms.
The pandemic really taught us that everyone in a house needs their own spacepreferably with a door.
And Id rather have a bunch of tiny rooms than one big one.
Drew Barrymore
Im a big believer in the idea that every room has six walls.
The floor and the ceiling are both fair game for decorating.
The floor and the ceiling are both fair game for decorating.
Keep the Big Pieces Neutraland Not Too Pricey
Oh, what kids do to couches!
Not to mention the dogs…
I like mismatched pillows that feel collected rather than like a set, she says.
Make Screen Time Family Time
There is no shortage of televisions in Barrymores house.
We watch a ton of movies and shows so Im not judging anyone about screens, she says.
But when it comes to my kids, Im not a huge fan of personal electronics, like iPads.
Now, I keep the iPads in a locked safe and they only come out for special occasions.
Id rather that the three of us all pile into my bed and watch together.
Wherever I am with my girls I feel like Im at home.
