Tucked away in Snedens Landing, New York, there is an unmissable property. Known as 'The Yellow House,' this sunshine-y estate was, up until quite recently, home to one of the most beloved actors of all time.
Intrigued? Bill Murray has listed his 5-bed, 4-bath home for $3,695,000, and it is just as spectacular as you would imagine. Spanning 5,177 sf., the sprawling property was built in the 1980s by the award-winning firm Shope Reno Wharton.
Color drenching is a common theme in this home, as is the preservation of its historic farmhouse design. While the property may be out of budget for some of us, it's chock-full of vibrant paint ideas and styling inspiration. Let's take a closer look.
The modern farmhouse kitchen is a high point of the home. Yellow wall tiles echo the home's exterior, while sage green borders provide contrast and maturity to the space. The large, wood dining table further drives home the rustic feel, thought the sleek, black chairs balance it out with more of a contemporary feel.
The dose of dopamine decor continues into the living room with bright, red wall paint. The sage green accents are still present in the space, with wood fixtures appearing in the form of a coffee table and a simple desk. The patterned, red and gold sofa cushions add visual interest to its beige base.
Meanwhile, the sitting room has a classic parlor ambiance. The red, Persian rug sits under a grand piano, as well as a brown, floral print sofa. The high ceilings (15 inches, to be exact) give way to some additional windows, ensuring that the room is filled with light.
The showstopper in this room is definitely the traditional fireplace. Its black exterior and gold accents beautifully contrast the white wall paint, instantly elevating the space.
The sitting nook is magnificent, featuring white panes and a rainbow, striped cushion, perfect for getting cozy and reading.
The master bedroom also has no shortage of natural light. The powder blue walls create a calm atmosphere, paired beautifully with a navy headboard and a soft, pink rug.
Pink and green make up the main bathroom's color palette. With white floor tiles serving as a base, the pink, trailing floral wallpaper and splash of green tiles on the walls make this space feel feminine yet modern. We particularly love the chic, gold wall sconces and patterned rug.
Every creative professional needs a workspace, and Murray's library is especially pleasing. A modest, wood bookcase houses a considerable number of texts, while the wood and black chair combination that we saw in the kitchen carries into this space. There is also plenty of wall space to hang framed photos or art.
Sage green really makes its mark on the staircase. The wood steps are delightfully disrupted by lush, green carpeting, while the banisters and exterior are painted the sage that subtly dominates so much of the space.
Below, we have rounded up some modern farmhouse-esque products to recreate the look of Murray's gorgeous estate.
Softly sun-kissed, this soothing light yellow offers a subtle and unexpected pop of color. It would look beautiful in any room, but we can see it working wonders in a bathroom or kitchen.
This burgundy Persian rug brings a hint of pattern, color, and texture into any room. Its bold style would pair perfectly with neutrals – because you don't need to drench your walls in color to tap into the dopamine trend.
These black frames would be perfect for adding a touch of visual interest to a wall beside a bed. The versatile exterior leaves all the focus on the image inside – because that's the most important part, after all.
Bill Murray's home is currently listed by Marjorie Galen of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty.
