Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell created a Balinese look in the grand wooden entryway of their former Malibu beachfront home, which is inspiring us to bring a global aesthetic to our homes.
The home, which was later bought by Imagine Dragons' frontman, Dan Reynolds, captures an authentic and well-travelled spirit, and is a perfect example of how to bring your entryway ideas to life.
Jennifer Guerin, Interior Designer and Founder of JG Color Studios in San Diego, says: 'I believe an entryway should tell a story the moment you step inside. Handmade pieces collected globally – like a textile or ceramic – carry heritage, artistry, and a grounded palette that instantly adds soul and creates a warm, intentional first impression without overpowering the space.'
Here, we've rounded up a selection of global-inspired finds that offer a nod to Goldie Hawn's characterful entranceway to help you recreate the well-travelled aesthetic in your home.
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Place a sculptural figurine like this seated Buddha on console table as a statement piece. Goldie Hawn's home features a similar piece on the mezzanine level overlooking the entranceway.
Goldie Hawn's entrance lighting features an oversized spherical paper lightshade, which lends a nod to the Chinese paper lantern trend, which is making a surprising comeback.
Goldie Hawn's Balinese-style entryway incorporates a similar bench to this ornate and lacquered piece that was created during the Qing Dynasty and features cut-work cloud motifs.
Place these decorative over-sized leaves on a wall, up a stairwell or in a large vase for a distinctive talking point. They are made in Indonesia from bamboo and dried twigs for a South-East Asian flavor.
The mandala-style carved door on this wooden cabinet injects a feeling of global style that will elevate your well-travelled treasures. Turn it into a focal point by topping it with a sculptural decor piece.
While this is an antique piece it reminds me of traditional Balinese torches and it is a close match for the sconces that feature on Goldie Hawn's mezzanine, either side of her Buddha suclpture.
The wooden ceilings and mezzanine level with its ornately carved balustrades and statement artworks are reminiscent of the beautiful Balinese villa where I spent my honeymoon (and, of course, returned home with some treasured market pieces, which I'm still deciding how to fit into my home over a decade later.)
If you don't have a mezzanine level, like Goldie Hawn, a simple stairwell is the ideal place to explore this look with gallery wall ideas. Try mounting hand-woven baskets collected from your travels, triptique-style panels, or hanging sculptural decor to add to the museum-like aesthetic and create a talking point in your home.
I'm feeling some renewed inspiration thanks to the sense of global fusion that Goldie Hawn has injected her entryway with – from the Chinese-style paper lantern, to the Japanese panelled doorway, and the lacquered bench, which has a Qing Dynasty look.
Not only does this prove that you can seamlessly mix pieces collected from different regions and eras, but it also creates a wonderfully layered and collected look that will always tell the story of the owners' travels.
Wendy Glaister, CEO of Wendy Glaister Interiors, says: 'It is fun seeing items in an entryway, whether it be a piece of artwork, furniture, and/or a simple trinket nicely positioned for visibility. These items can be a conversation starter when you have guests, but it also often brings a lot of joy to a homeowner when they walk through the entryway, as it gives them the opportunity to reminisce about the country of origin. Homes should be an expression of a homeowner, and that is exactly what incorporating global pieces can do.'
If you have pieces that you've collected from your travels, don't keep them stored away in the attic, dust them off and take your lead from Goldie Hawn's clever ways to make your collections look beautiful. They don't all need to be from the same place or era as long as they are special to you and tell a story.
