Some people furnish theirhomes to impressor to maintain a certain imageespecially in Hollywood.
But Julianne Hough’s house is truly all about her.
“My life is instant.
“But I also love pops of color.
They symbolize pure joy.”
The colors flow through the furniture she treasures.
It’s an attitude she picked up during the five years she studied dance in London.
She remembers visiting houses where people considered their belongings to be treasures, no matter their provenance or age.
A chaise covered in green linen gets a sense of age from its exposed frame and nailheads.
French doors in the living room open to views of the garden.
The been-here-forever sensibility in her home comes from accessories and furniture that display the patina of age.
“They pretty much own the house,” she says.
Julianne persisted until she got thecolor for the kitchen cabinetsjust righta custom mix of baby blue and green.
The glass-front cabinets are backless, so they appear to float on the wall.
Hanging them just below the ceiling makes the ceiling seem higher.
A library ladder keeps top shelf items within reach.
“I’ll browse a furniture store over a clothing store any day.
Two chairs dressed in shearling add quirkiness to the otherwise tranquil primary bedroom.
Beams draw eyes to the pitched ceiling.
Black window casings work great for framing views.
As much as she loves sharing her living space with her dogs, Julianne values quiet time.
She often heads to the patio for its fragrant flowering plants.
“I think differently when I’m looking at nature.
A clarity comes when I sit there and breathe in the light and the colors.”
Pillows and throws on the rope chairs add extra comfort.
Photography by Justin Coit.
Styling by Peter Dolkas.
