Cindy Crawford

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Cindy Crawford was deemed one of the most recognized supermodels in the 1980s and 1990s gracing the cover of multiple magazines, walking runway shows, and serving as the face of fashion campaigns. She has since expanded into other ventures and in 1998, married nightlight industry businessman Rande Gerber. Gerber co-founded the tequila brand Casamigos with acclaimed actor George Clooney in 2013. In 2017, Crawford and Gerber purchased a mid-century modern home in Beverly Hills for $11.6 million through a trust. However, the two are now bidding farewell to their humble abode listing it on the market for an initial price $15.995 million last August. Since then, the price has been reduced to $14.75 million in May before recently securing a buyer. While the transaction has yet to appear in public records and the buyer’s identity remains anonymous, the home was last listed at $13.5 million.

Additionally, the celebrity couple have secured several other properties with two homes in Malibu, a vacation home in La Quinta’s Madison Club, and a cottage in Canada. Aside from Crawford and Gerber though, other notable names in the entertainment industry have inhabited their Beverly Hills abode. OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and his wife, Genevieve, purchased the house in 2014 and spent almost two years restoring and expanding the property. Prior to their residence, the space belonged to film producer Gregory Goodman of “Jason Bourne” and “Captain Phillips.”

In 2019, Crawford spoke to Architectural Digest about her Beverly Hills home. “It's midcentury modern, so it's been fun putting it through our own filter. We make a lot of our upholstery,” she explains. “My husband is very, very picky about the cushion density and seat depth because he's taller.” However, Crawford also claims that Gerber “would sacrifice functionality for the look” in certain aspects of their home while her utmost priority lies in comfortability.

Built in 1959, the chic mid-century modern home spans 5,386 square feet and includes five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The single-story space rests beyond gated walls in the posh Trousdale Estates neighborhood and has been completely renovated and restored during Tedder’s residence. The open floor plan presents four separate lounging areas partially separated by a dividing wall with sleek fireplace and wet bar. The sky-lit kitchen and adjacent dining area offer an atmosphere perfect for entertaining. The separate media room is equipped with sliding doors to provide privacy and distinct from the kitchen area. Stepping outside, the expansive exterior opens to a large swimming pool and spa with adjoining daybeds. The seating area is surrounded by a firepit, fruit trees, and art installations.

Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency represented both the buyer and seller in this deal.

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Christian Siriano

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Christian Siriano, winner of season four of Project Runway, has pivoted from fashion to interior design by launching his debut furniture collection.

The 35-year-old designer partnered with e-commerce market place, 1st Dibs to offer an eclectic and impressive debut furniture collection. According to a report from L'Officiel, Siriano's collection includes sculptural stools, coffee tables, settees and everything in between.

Siriano first burst onto the scene when he became the youngest champion of Project Runway in 2007. Since then, he has gone onto design looks for Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Amy Adams, Angelina Jolie and more. He nearly broke the internet along with Billy Porter after the actor debuted an exclusive Siriano-designed look to the 2019 Oscars.

Billy Porter at 2019 Oscars

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Multiple pieces from Siriano's debut furniture collection continue to be available on 1st Dibs. Whether it's a stool, chair or ottoman you're looking for, this impressive collection has something to offer for any need.

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Moore purchased the house with her fiancé, Taylor Goldsmith in January 2017. Interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel and architect Emily Farnham were enlisted to transform the 1950’s  3,551-square-foot home into the couple’s dream pad. Golden fittings and fixtures appear to be a theme with faucets and cabinet pulls along with pendent lighting, mirrors (well, okay brass from CB2) in a distinctive midas hue. The influence is undoubtedly ’70’s retro, including terrazzo floors with gilded divider strips.

Construction meetings at our #lessismooremm project have become the highlight of my week. Later today we get to check in on the terrazzo progress (a 5-6 week process). Here’s a rendering of our #palladiana terrazzo fireplace ledge being fabricated right now. Swipe for the before. #emilyfarnhamarchitecture

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The kitchen, which underwent a full scale demo, introduced a single waterfall design island made out of Calcutta Venato marble with juniper cabinets. Contemporary flair is added with more slabs of marble, a theme which is continued into the shower. No cleaning grout lines with a toothbrush for Moore and Goldsmith.

The calm before the storm at #lessismooremm one week ago right before move-in day. The furniture installation is almost complete and our clients are in the process of making it home. We’re all excited to show you more soon. #emilyfarnhamarchitecture A post shared by Emily Farnham (@emilyfarnhamarchitecture) on Jan 23, 2018 at 9:33am PST

The upholstered green headboard hasn’t been seen in boudoirs since Barry White was used for seduction. And those pendant lights will have you digging out your parents’ flares. As for the felt fabrics on the sofas, cue an old episode of Charlie’s Angles and you might have seen them. That said, the retro elements don’t overpower this renovation. Instead, the clean lines, and modern touches add a sophisticated cool with a touch of fun.

A rendering of our #lessismooremm project, currently under construction. The master bath was another place we had to get a little surgical to remove the traces of an ill-fitting previous addition. Swipe for the before, and swipe again for the only time wall-to-wall carpet was acceptable in a bathroom. #emilyfarnhamarchitecture

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Moore and Goldsmith clearly nabbed Sherman because she didn’t want a home that looked like everyone else’s. No white cabinets, grey walls and hardwood floors for them. Sherman’s ’70’s flirtations are clearly bold statements but not garishly so. The softer greens and  natural elements —stone and wood — take down the disco ball and turn the show house into a home, which can actually be lived in as opposed to photographed.

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To any music fan, Louis Armstrong is an iconic figure, from hits that echo through time like What A Wonderful World to the soothing sounds or buzzing lips to his trumpet, the singer became a legendary figure in music history.

Lesser known though, were Armstrong and his wife’s impeccable taste in interior design. Images from their home in Corona Park, Queens, where the couple lived for nearly 30 years from 1943-1971, is an immaculate retrospective into mid-century modern design at its peak.

The home is full of bright, eye opening colors with sleek metal frames and designs to match the aesthetic of the day. The home also has absolutely no paint in it, with the entire wall color scheme being rendered with wallpaper. Most of the home’s fixtures are still there from how the Armstrongs lived their day-to-day lives, with Lucille, his wife, still having a few of her dresses hanging in the closet, particularly an Emilio Pucci dress said to be a favorite of hers.

The kitchen, completed in 1970 has a contemporary vibe with glossy cerulean blue cabinets, a custom-made six range double oven Crown stove, sub-zero refrigerator, Nu Tone blender and a KitchenAid dishwasher with a strange setting that says only “Party”.

Like so many men today, Louis Armstrong had his own man-cave like den installed in the home, though unlike most men his features a large painting of himself hanging on the wall, painted by none other than Armstrong’s close friend Tony Bennett. In the backyard, Mrs. Armstrong had a Japanese inspired garden put into the home just before Louis’ passing, which still is kept remarkably well.

For all the history and character packed into this home, both covering the life of one of America’s most iconic musicians, and as a testament to Queens-styled homes in the Jazz Age, this mid-century modern masterpiece continues to offer tours throughout the week. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10-5, and Saturday and Sunday from 12-5. The tours run every hour, on the hour, and offer a rare glimpse into a bygone era of music and interior design alike.

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