The Holiday English Cottage
Played by Kate Winslet, Iris’s country cottage is comfy and cozy, the embodiment of English country charm. Nothing is matchy-matchy, as a matter of fact, nothing matches. It’s a little chaotic, yet it hangs together. Kind of like Iris.
The Holiday English Cottage First Floor
See what I mean about eclectic? Clearly, the decor is meant to evoke a sense of history, flea market pieces, comfortable and not terribly expensive. This as opposed to the Amanda’s (Cameron Diaz) LA House which is tailored and neutral, much like Amanda.
English Cottage Kitchen
The Holiday English Cottage Second Floor
The Holiday English cottage bedroom is warm and cozy, filled with mismatched antique and vintage pieces.
But Amanda certainly wasn’t warm, regardless!
Too tall for the tub!
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The Holiday LA House
For The Holiday LA house, Director Nancy Meyers and Production Designer Jon Hutman created an interior filled with fairly traditional furnishings in a simple white, gray and black color palette, creating an air of contemporary elegance. The exterior house, set in Brentwood in the movie, was actually the home of famous California architect Wallace Neff, which he designed for himself in 1928. It’s located in San Marino, a suburb of Pasadena.
The interiors were created on a sound stage. Interestingly, the online “chat” about this stage set called it contemporary, but I think it’s really more an updated traditional look (and not unlike their set for Diane Keaton’s home in “Something’s Gotta Give“). Most of the furniture is pretty classic looking, covered in simple cotton slip covers. Several of the chairs, sofas and even the bed have “wings”, creating a soft, comfortable look.
I do have to say, I’ve never seen so much seating in an actual interior. The kitchen looks like it could seat 12-14 people – between the table, the counter seating and some upholstered pieces. The living room has a day bed/chaise, sofa and several arm chairs. By virtue of the fact that this house is so significantly larger than the The Holiday English Country House, there are actually a ton more photos to share.
Foyer
The staircase in the foyer features “Gretchen” by Robert Longo.
First Floor
Since the movie premiered in 2006 (I’m updating this post in 2022) I think our interiors have simplified a little. So, while everything in this living room would still look fresh and modern today, it’s a bit overly jammed packed and “styled” looking, don’t you think?
This long cross hall with the wall of windows has always been one of my favorite views in this house.
I’m not sure we ever saw the inside of the room off the hall with the brown walls. I wonder if they only decorated the part we saw? Probably.
Entering into the kitchen area.
It’s kind of surprising how wrinkled the slip covers are on the dining room chairs, isn’t it? But don’t you want to see what’s outside the windows?
LA House Second Floor
The bedroom where Kate Winslet’s character slept – a lot.
A pretty little moment, though am not sure where in the house this was.
The Holiday big ass media room. Love the line up of cozy looking chaise lounges.
And the bathroom with the cool storage cabinets and gardens beyond.
The Holiday LA House Backyard and Pool
Who can forget the vision of Iris jumping with joy when she ran outside and saw this pool?!
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We minions could at least identify with Kate’s cottage in the movie, though I have no illusions that the furniture is costly. Very nicely done.
I love your blog!
Can’t wait to see the “Next Up” Get That Look for Cameron Diaz’s LA digs. I love that look.
Thank you!
Is there anyway you can find out who makes the blue and white cups in Iris’ kitchen? They are adorable!
Anon – I’m not sure about the cups. If anyone knows, please let us know. You might try MacKenzie Childs, they have some cute striped items.
Thank you for this post! I’ve heard wonderful things about their apartments, and am finally watching it as we speak. Great blog!!!
I am actually looking for the LIBRO poster in Jude Law (Graham)’s house/library when Amanda shows up unexpectedly. Any ideas where I can find one? Please help, I have searched and searched!
How can i do the kitchen cabinets for less? Love the look in the kitchen.
I’ve always adored this movie and this cozy cottage! Such an inspiring and fun post!
Thanks Lisa!
I’ve always loved the charm of this cottage. Now you’ve inspired me to go back and watch the movie again! This is such a fun post with great selections “get the look” too!
Thanks Janet! It is such an enjoyable movie and the sets fantastic!
Linda:
I never saw this movie but will have to watch it this holiday season. And that kitchen? The coziest I’ve ever seen. I love it.
It’s a charming, light movie with lovely sets. Highly recommend Leslie!
This is so great Linda! My hubby loves this movie so I am very familiar with it. Such a cozy kitchen. I also love your selections.
What a fun article. I had not thought much about this style before so learned something new. I am inspired to watch this movie again now:)
Hello! What paint color is used on these blue cabinets? My husband and I would love to use the same color in our kitchen! Thank you!!
Hi Christen – I’m afraid I don’t know the color of the cabinets. I would suggest looking at similar colors in your preferred paint brand and then testing them in your kitchen to see how the paint looks in the light there.