FX

I’m a big fan of FX’s American Horror Story (I mean who isn’t unless scary isn’t your bag). This years session ‘Cult’ did not disappoint – although if I was being completely honest I still think Murder House and Hotel are my favourites, however this post isn’t about American Horror Story! I was stopped dead by the amazing interior design of Alison’s home (as played by Sarah Paulson). So much so I had to freeze frame a few episodes to take it all in. The perfect mix of modern and heritage with a touch of mid century and deco thrown in for good measure. The house did look familiar and apparently the exterior shots are from the same house used to film 1978’s Halloween. Much of the interior was a set so hats off to some incredibly talented set designers for stringing together such a dream home. I’ve compiled a few of my favourite designed scenes to source for anyone else out there who is loving this house for the design and not the creepy clowns!

The lighting in this series is quite dark for the storyline so most of the shots are dark and moody.

Entryway 1. Glorious brass globe branch light | 2. Open beam ceiling | 3. Unique arched doorways | 4. Wood flooring inset pattern

I’ve found Etsy to be a great source for unique lighting at a lower price point like this one which is similar to the Lindsey Adelman looking one above.

Upper Hallway 5. Curved wood stairways | 6. Gorgeous wall tapestries | 7. Intricate oriental floor runners

Pro tip: Target sells some excellent overdyed oriental rugs at an exceptional price point that are quite unique and really add some texture to your space without worrying what happens when your kids spill glue all over it (true story!).

Kitchen 8. THAT STOVE | 9. Gorgeous dramatic tile (very Emily Henderson like) 10. That tile again, similar tile can be found here. | 11. Modern take on the sliding barn door for the pantry entry | 12. Clear bottom glass kitchen cabinets (perhaps a dusting nightmare but still cool to imagine) | 13. More statement backsplash tile | 14. Farm Sink (of course!) | 15. Stone counters (maybe marble, it’s hard to tell in the lighting) | 16. Dark blue painted lower cabinets (I keep pinning this combo and it’s always gorgeous) | 17. Open shelving for plates for that farmhouse feel

Below is an even better shot of those glass bottomed cabinets.

Master bathroom 24. That tub in the middle of the room with the fireplace (need I say more)

Den 25. Those custom amazing bookshelves!

26. The Psychiatrists Office isn’t complete without a Wegner Papa Bear Chair

This season was dark and a little too close to our current politic climate for me (I’m sure that was the point), but I always enjoy a good scare and a good chair – so this was a really entertaining way to hit two birds with one stone.