Current:Home > MyTake a Pretty Little Tour of Ashley Benson’s Los Angeles Home—Inspired By Nancy Meyers Movies -Keystone Capital Education
Take a Pretty Little Tour of Ashley Benson’s Los Angeles Home—Inspired By Nancy Meyers Movies
View
Date:2025-04-16 14:49:26
Ashley Benson isn't keeping this cute pad a secret.
In fact, the Pretty Little Liars star opened up her doors to share a look inside her Los Angeles home for Architectural Digest's Open Home series. And the Aug. 22 video gives full insight into the old Hollywood glamour that surrounds the Spanish-style five-bedroom abode.
"I've always wanted to live in a house that felt like I was on permanant vacation," Ashely said of the 1930 home, which was built by architect Arthur Kelly. "When I'm outside, I just feel like I'm in Italy, Barcelona, anywhere that kind of puts me away from being in L.A. and this house really did that for me.
Just take the kitchen for example.
"A kitchen is everything to me, " the 33-year-old explained while showing off the space which includes a marble island and dark blue cabinets and drawers. "Nancy Meyers is one of my favorite directors ever. If you know her movies she has the best kitchens. Her interiors are amazing and I wanted my kitchen to feel very Nancy Meyers esque."
However, the timelessness didn't end there. Hence the formal living room, which takes on a life of its own.
"I wanted to have a space that felt very 'adult' and just classy, elegant," the Spring Breakers actress shared of the spacious white room, "and somewhere for people to just sit down, talk—for me to read a book, enjoy the fire, have coffee, tea, a glass of wine, whatever that may be."
And while Ashley spent years as a staple on TV, it's one the room is actually without.
"Every time I went into people's houses and I was like, 'you don't have a tv? That's so crazy,'" she revealed. "But it feels so much more mature."
As for the closet? It's a space even A would come out of hiding for. The walk-in room features tall, glass door display cases filled with clothes and shoes, along with shelves against the walls that house shoes and purses. There are cushioned seats beneath two windows as well as a large isle that has small bags on display and a perfume tray.
"Originally this was a guest room and there wasn't a lot of closet space in the house," Ashley confessed. "So I got to kind of build my dream closet and I felt like I was in a department store but still my house. I always dreamed of having a closet with lights in it and being able to see everything."
Her home also features some subtle tributes to Pretty Little Liars, including a photo of herself taken by her costar Keegan Allen on display.
"He framed this for me," she noted. "That's in Mulholland. I think I was like 24 and I was very into photography at the time and I just thought it looked very cute in this closet so thanks Keegan."
And when Ashley wants to get away in her own house, where better than in a speakeasy? A dark red room with artwork, mirrored ceilings and a lavish bar awaits the star.
"I spend a lot of time in here," commented Ashley. "Believe it or not, I do a lot of my self-tapes for auditions in this room. So, it's not only a bar but also a workspace."
And given that the space takes inspiration by one of her favorite Parisian spots, it's a chance to enjoy the city of love without boarding a plane.
As Ashley put it, "They have a lot of black marble, black walls and deep red accent walls. All of their rooms in the hotel are red velvet and I'm just obsessed with that hotel."
To check out the full tour click here.
veryGood! (91)
Related
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- Powerball winning numbers for November 11 drawing: Jackpot hits $103 million
- 13 escaped monkeys still on the loose in South Carolina after 30 were recaptured
- Man found dead in tanning bed at Indianapolis Planet Fitness; family wants stricter policies
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
- John Krasinski Reveals Wife Emily Blunt's Hilarious Response to His Sexiest Man Alive Title
- Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys
- Women’s baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
- Rams vs. 49ers highlights: LA wins rainy defensive struggle in key divisional game
- Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries
Ranking
- The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
- Oprah Winfrey denies being paid $1M for Kamala Harris rally: 'I was not paid a dime'
- Why Officials Believe a Missing Kayaker Faked His Own Death and Ran Off to Europe
- Tom Brady Admits He Screwed Up as a Dad to Kids With Bridget Moynahan and Gisele Bündchen
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
- As Northeast wildfires keep igniting, is there a drought-buster in sight?
- Panel advises Illinois commemorate its role in helping slaves escape the South
Recommendation
In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds
Arkansas governor unveils $102 million plan to update state employee pay plan
Five best fits for Alex Bregman: Will Astros homegrown star leave as free agent?
NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
Why Officials Believe a Missing Kayaker Faked His Own Death and Ran Off to Europe
Tony Hinchcliffe refuses to apologize after calling Puerto Rico 'garbage' at Trump rally
Charles Hanover: A Summary of the UK Stock Market in 2023