Some neutral homes feel too precious to touch; while others feel soft enough to sink into. Lupita Nyong'o's elegant and breezy California abode falls into the second category while retaining an impressive refinement.
Three years into residence at her Los Angeles property, the Academy-Award-Winning actress enlisted the Crate & Barrel Design Desk to transform the living room and patio into spaces that actually feel like her. The result is a beautiful, calming, and elevated space.
Lupita explains: 'I wanted a space that felt vibrant, with soft, textured layers and elegant accents. Clutter-free, but still cozy.'
Crate & Barrel delivered, dreaming up a space that perfect combines natural materials with subtle pattern. Gently undulating furniture give the whole space a flowing, organic aura.
In addition to the neutral furnishings, Lupita's floor-to-ceiling windows with a view do a lot of the work in establishing this organic connection.
'I wanted the outdoors to be the art in the room, so I craved a seating arrangement that let everyone soak in the view,' Lupita states. 'Now it finally feels the way I have wanted it to since I moved in: lived-in, inviting, a place where I can relax.'
Recreate Lupita's Look at Home
The best part of Lupita Nyong'o's house being designed by the Crate & Barrel design desk is that it's easy to replicate every element in your own home. Here are our favorite pieces.
If you love a luxe look, you won't be able to get enough of this gorgeous accent chair from Lupita's living room. Made of faux mohair for an ultra-soft feel, it's utterly irresistible.
A textured throw is our expert pick for making a sofa feel instantly warm and welcoming. This ivory one is made of a wool blend for an elevated look at a great price.
Add some texture to your living room with this striking faux fur throw pillow. It looks gorgeous paired with warm and welcoming linen.
This gorgeous cotton velvet pillow is a gorgeous addition to any sofa. The elegant shape and ultra-soft feel are instantly memorable.
This gently curved faux travertine table is one of my absolute favorite pieces in Lupita's space. It feels organic yet stylized, and would fit beautifully into almost any home.
Elevate your storage like Lupita with this pretty basket woven of seagrass, rattan, and galvanized wire. It's perfect for keeping your blankets and throw pillows when they're not in use.
The burgundy and linen seating is the perfect complement to Lupita's wood-panelled fireplace idea. It's somehow cozy and breeze at once.
Multiple seating areas make the home the perfect place for relaxing with friends and family.
Stepping outside, Lupita's patio feels more like an outdoor living room than a run of the mill porch - beginning with the outdoor gallery wall.
From the curved wicker dining chairs down to the family-style table, every element of this space feels elevated, yet practical.
'I wanted an outdoor space that made entertaining easy, day and night, says Lupita.
She continues: 'The team worked very hard to understand how I see the world, and what matters to me. Because of this personal approach, they knocked it out of the park!'
The patio isn't designed simply for eating, but also for relaxing. Little details bring it to life just as brilliantly as inside the home.
The best interior design doesn't transport us; it grounds us where we are. Lupita's home is exactly the type of space that brings a sense of presence.
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