Our favourite movie sets

The Shining
This might sound a bit strange, but some of the décor and architecture in The Shining is totally amazing. Mostly, you see the hotel in its splendour at the beginning of the movie. Just goes to show what's on my mind -- Jack Nicholson is slowly going crazy and I'm wondering who designed the carpet.
-- Tamara Robbins, Associate Design Editor, Style at Home

De-Lovely
This Cole Porter bio-pic has delicious sets. In real life, some of Porter's homes were decorated by Billy Baldwin, and American designer who's a legend in the biz -- and someone whom I worship. I have Billy Baldwin's book that features the Cole Porter New York apartment so seeing the movie was like seeing the look come to life. Baldwin's character is even introduced toward the end of the movie.

Pride and Prejudice
This new edition of the movie features some of the most gorgeous estates in England, including Chatsworth. The scene when Elizabeth Bennet rushes in to interrupt the breakfast of Miss Bingly and Mr. Darcy is incredible. That room's architecture makes my heart skip a beat. But even the Bennett home is fabulous -- especially the scenes when the whole family is seated around the table eating breakfast.
-- Margot Austin, Senior Design Editor

Ocean's Twelve
I recently saw Ocean's Twelve. The renowned and talented thief Francois Toulour lives in a magnificent villa on Italy's Lake Como. I daydreamed about the centuries-old architecture and the breathtaking view of this villa for days after I saw the film. Ah, la bella vita!
-- Natalie Bahadur, Online Editor

 

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