Inside Ashley Benson’s Playful Los Angeles Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today Architectural Digest is welcomed by 'Pretty Little Liars' star Ashley Benson to tour her playful home in Los Angeles. Designed in 1930 by architect Arthur Kelly, Ashley's home is an Old Hollywood gem-and having had only three owners in over 90s years it's practically untouched. Inspired by her love of Europe and Nancy Meyer’s movies, Ashley enlisted interior designer Nicole Gordon, and architect John Farrace to help bring her home into the 21st century. From astronaut wallpaper to the ultimate coastal grandmother kitchen, Benson has created a playful space with something fun hidden around each corner.“I wanted to make each turn and each room-no matter the size-a unique experience.”
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Director: Meg Sutton
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Sammy Cortino
Senior Producer: Vara Reese
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr; Marisah Yazbek
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Camera Operator: Josh Andersen
Audio Engineer: Gray Thomas-Sowers
Production Assistant: Brock Spitaels
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Lauren Worona
Colorist: Oliver Eid
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[@falkwendt7287]

any information on the audio/music fade in and outs?

[@user00616]

Would love details on the wallpaper on the ceiling in the speakeasy.

[@TimBengsch]

THE LOVE MY LIFE

[@valariematlock]

What about the bar in her bedroom and the velvet sofas?

[@abdujimabadru9130]

Telegram

[@emmapauline7370]

I love when celebrities say they love their “small spaces” but the bathroom is the size of my living room and kitchen combined LOL

[@cCstLadyMeows]

Most of these Hollyweird ppl are phony pretentious snobs - fact, not opinion!

[@ricktyman4709]

They're trying to seem humble, while they take private jets to the supermarket and tell the public to "be green"

[@taniadelacombe4476]

Ahahahahah 😂😂

[@mokangy]

Seriously 😂

[@jasfordprod]

skill issue

[@Xxohh445]

Her house is very coherent. Every room has this casino/ office/ hotel vibe that mix together.

[@DavidKen878]

It isn’t hers anymore, she just sold it.

[@Xxohh445]

@@DavidKen878 oh wow, I wonder why she did the interview and then immediately sold? Looked like she had a deep connection with it

[@DavidKen878]

@@Xxohh445 I think this video was filmed a few months ago.

[@shinystarthatisnotsoshiny]

@@DavidKen878I think she might’ve sold it to move in with her fiancé

[@DavidKen878]

@@shinystarthatisnotsoshiny I think so too.

[@noaaa7]

I love it when we get dark rooms in these tours! White and beige get so boring.

[@lisfine]

Yessss

[@vew4612]

Yes!!! Let’s live in color please 🙏🏼

[@aviator-kn8zq]

@@vew4612 and for cars too

[@ines4242]

Girl has taste

[@EddyGraphic]

Same, all those colors instantly make it feel cozier.

[@tokyodrifttt]

The variety of style in each room is great. Very satisfying to explore each one.

[@TrungTran-iy6ce]

zzz

[@TimeBucks]

Designed to perfection!

[@nazkhan3506]

👍

[@mdshahabulislam1810]

Nice 👍👍👍

[@BMslowed9883]

Hello 🤗🤗

[@amararani774]

Amazing 😍

[@vasilemariangiarap7005]

Super tare

[@kathrynfmckown497]

It takes a LOT to impress me after being in design, interiors and renovations of many houses over MANY years. WOW! This is just gorgeous!

[@acd1168]

This is more amazing than Gwenyth place? Have you watched her AD tour? That house is wow

[@bngr_bngr]

When someone has a billionaire budget it’s easy.

[@laurakarr29]

Agreed, not one wrong move in this house. I think part of it is the 1930s construction gives rooms that are reasonably sized and better proportioned than today's mcmansions.

[@Ilikebigbuttdandicanborlie]

Nobody cares to impress u …. Who even r u ???

[@pamjacobs12]

@@bngr_bngr I doubt she’s a billionaire, but I get your point.

[@biancamayer197]

I am an architect and this is by far my fav house that AD showed us. This is gorgeous!!!

[@BeyzaByza]

Same❤

[@DTHRILLS.DANIEL.THRILLRIDETV]

Prove it any content. ?

[@FabiolaPriceMakeup]

I feel like her house is just the utimate definition of Curated. & everything has a purpose. LOVE IT

[@clairemcelwain5957]

If this tour had been done at night... it would've given that spectacular dining room the moment it deserves. Wow. Loved it

[@lauracaminos1]

she nailed the bedroom, it reallly did feel like a boutique hotel

[@anthonyharvey8571]

Legitimately one of the best houses I’ve seen on the channel so far

[@beauregard4922]

Yesssssss!!!

[@StochasticGreen]

I search for this comment on every AD video, lol.

[@shamalastar]

My thoughts exactly!

[@JLFredriksson]

Not the interior style I normally go for, but this really inspired me! The hotel feel, the playfulness but not busy as she said - it's really beautiful and inviting! Also really love the way the combined different colors and patterns with classic textures!

[@treasure2behold282]

Spaces should feel like conversation pieces, combined with coziness and elegance. I think she has achieved it with this soace.

[@StudiousSu]

That pretty little liars money must hit different! I love her house 😍

[@cookiesarelikecream]

You meant that yachting money

[@bngr_bngr]

That’s billionaire money.

[@leenajresat309]

does she yacht?@@cookiesarelikecream

[@bhavininath737]

​@@cookiesarelikecreamwhat's yachting

[@Everst_indo]

@@bhavininath737yachting in Hollywood terms refers to when women are paid by million/billionaires to go into their boats with them and take pictures/spend time with them.

[@thextatyanathextatyana9737]

I was amazed by everything in this house. I loved how Ashley’s house wasn’t the typical “nude and blush” and how it was super fun yet cohesive. Def took a lot of screenshots throughout the video!

[@spid3rgwen415]

it fits her personality!! LOVE IT

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

Yup! Boooooringgggg

[@cCstLadyMeows]

What personality? She rents one just like she borrows someone else's dog and can't cook but collects pots and pans and can't mix a drink except for one martini and says she loves to do laundry which is so phony too b/c no one ENJOYS laundry! Did you really watch this video? LOL!!

[@eerice704]

@cCstLadyMeows 🤓

[@levibates]

Phenomenal luxury finishes and quirky design!

[@vandy5206]

She seems like such a kind genuine person. The way she talks about how she loves being with her friends, and the fact that she has long standing and new friendships is amazing.

[@Aftermyownheart]

Very chic! It’s so nice to see all the colors throughout. Very chic and sophisticated. Love it.

[@deniselehzen]

the flowers everywhere the mix if colors and the lights omg it is so feminine and modern with a retro touch im obsessed

[@katmcevoy8273]

So much character! I love the thoughtful touches. She and her designer did such a lovely job

[@peaches5914]

I love that Ashley (Hanna Marin) worked with a designer with the same name as a PLL character (Nicole Gordon)!

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

With a creative floor plan like this, you can get the idea of abundant lifestyle. There're so much beauty in this place. 😍✨

[@tori8783]

she is so iconic for the "hi AD"

[@lolabonita22]

It sounds like she's saying "hi ed"

[@stephaniechaput7726]

wow, this house felt like I was in a 1930's fancy film.. Probably one of my favortire house design! So homey!!

[@canyousaycrazy59]

I love how each room has its own personality

[@gennijackson3317]

Definitely one of the most unique houses I love it

[@thedealwithfashion]

I love her house! Definitely my biggest inspiration for homes so far👏🏽

[@jessicasidhu4042]

Hands down one of my favorite homes featured so far 😍

[@tehestellatehe]

ashley’s style is everything

[@fannypliers3716]

She loved that house so much, she just sold it two days ago.

[@Baby.Ruth782]

Because she’s a washed up has been and needed the money.

[@RationalNon-conformist]

I love her bedroom, looks so clean and cozy, but still has a bit of a retro feel with the nightstand and velvet headboard.

[@lilalorelai88]

I liked the guest room with the library a lot. Usually it seems that celebraties don't own 'usual' stuff, but there we go: a second hand vinyl collection! (or at least it looked like second hand)

[@kaia_811]

I love her house !!!..its so fun and perfect

[@mariah660]

When she said Nicole Gordon I had heard her say it before, but on Pretty Little Liars!! That was Ezra’s fiancée’s name!

[@mrgeek971minecraft]

I LOVEEE her house so much I've been waiting for this one for so longgg

[@kareenakayla4302]

I adore this house- very playful and yet tastefully done. LOVE.

[@glrose3787]

i love her nancy meyers kitchen, her space wall paper and everything paris inspired... love her taste! Its mature, but still playful.

[@ayeeeannieee]

Love this tour. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@rachaeltrujillo9960]

Love the beauty and the beast room with the library. I wish I had that much storage space for my books!

[@Lluviacollage]

She’s not only feeling as in a hotel. She has a hotel 😂 Beautiful decoration!

[@flowertree2732]

I loved this house. Has so much personality and is beautiful/ fun/ unique etc. She seem like she be a great friend! ❤

[@justaleafinthewind8858]

I enjoy how almost strictly purposeful each room is. The "non-busyness" and elegant air about all the rooms is great too.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Wow, this house is unbelievably gorgeous & unique, just like Ashley is. Great taste & design inside & outside. I am obsessed with it.

[@meredithroebuck]

This house is so pretty and has so much character

[@millennialmika3977]

This was beautiful, a lot of character!

[@ffossip]

the spaces are so well decorated, and that reading nook!

[@shannontate8483]

Her house is beautiful & has great character! Loved her on PLL

[@gabrielacamargo21]

Of all the AD house tours that I've seen, this one is my favorite.

[@chrissik.2765]

I love her guest room so much more than her bedroom 😅

[@RahulVerma-uo5uc]

Love this tour. Thanks for sharing

[@lynda6801]

I love every little bit of this house!😍

[@YamNor6571]

I loved the original parts of the House... beautiful

[@amyamnguyen]

It pains me when these celebrities have such beautiful kitchens/pans etc and don't even know how to cook 🥲

[@dee_7F]

True lol

[@namantherockstar]

Ashley inspires me.. My parents said if i get 50K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@Geemeel1]

@@namantherockstar eh..ok done for you ✅

[@pamjacobs12]

And don’t want to learn, but collect cookware 😂

[@prettybabessss]

they dont have to cook they can afford 5 star restaurants every night but i agree lmao. i would cook all the time if i had a luxe kitchen

[@kaylacrybaby7833]

Finally, iv been waiting on an new episode of this 😭😭

[@user-ni1zr2bo3m]

it fits her personality!! LOVE IT. Definitely one of the most unique houses I love it.

[@TravellingwithMother]

Fell in love with Ashley again, as soon as she showed the bar in her bedroom 😅

[@mvlogs_from_youtube]

I love the vibe of this house!

[@mirandavideo]

Another house filled with charm - love all the colour

[@solmarisol000]

She is and will always be everythingggggg 🥰

[@Gabstephensss]

obsessed with the dining room!!!

[@sabbaothanorre7431]

Every House I see I can't stop smiling when I look at them. Thank you AD.

[@jessicagonzalez3736]

Designed to perfection! 🩵

[@MSTiPPYx3]

She’s so pretty and so is her house.

[@lailiattai814]

its literally perfect in every way

[@lieslehardt6987]

The arched doors are my true dream, so lovely! :)

[@lucianobezerra4380]

I love the black dining room ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@priscillapadron1262]

Love her and her style

[@ltthelattegirl]

It's GORGEOUS and exactly my style!!! I want a house like this

[@bravitarey]

Wow i love how much character have this house! Beautiful beautiful beautiful 💖✨️

[@vitoriacorreia8527]

It's a beautiful house. I'm in love with the closet 😍

[@brierising3107]

So the woman basically recreated a mix of all hotel rooms she's ever been in 😂

[@pamjacobs12]

Probably a decent way to decorate, since high end hotels are designed by the best professionals

[@lisfine]

Came out great.

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

Thank you. It’s so meh. 😂

[@cCstLadyMeows]

@@Youcantleavethisempty01 - It is quite boring. To copy hotels is not INSPIRATION. Being inspired means taking bits & pieces of other things and other places' elements - not just copying everything note for note. SHE IS NOT 'ORIGINAL'.

[@pamjacobs12]

@@Youcantleavethisempty01 whom are you thanking??

[@hk3126]

she’s so adorable!!!!

[@Nellia..]

Her house is stunning

[@sharonkaysnowton]

I really like Ashley Benson's house. I feel in love with her bathroom. It is a place I could "live in".

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Love the kitchen. I have the same stove. I designed it around the LaCornue.

[@LeesiCakes]

I love the laundry room. Such a dope spot.

[@Geraldineville]

Coherent, purposeful, organized, welcoming, brilliant design altogether, just elegant!

[@blairsantillana]

I love her kitchen!!!!!!

[@whatever5922]

One of the nicest homes I’ve ever seen

[@sreevidyamattur1784]

Wow each room so very different 🎉. The one video that lifted my mood in 🥰 This is blissful.

[@katelynhawkins1416]

Ashley is a not easy to read person you know and I love that about her. And so I literally watched the vid with an open mind. And by far is my favorite house!! Love love love all the wallpaper and darkness. ❤

[@snk1008]

Low key glam. I really like the style. Everything timeless. Kitchen was awesome. Maybe her friends cook in it.

[@wowaweewa3181]

I love her whole look

[@adoramacy1059]

The bar in the bedroom hahaha I love it!! I keep bottles of wine and spirits in my bedroom, so really relate to this 😅

[@deepthir503]

I love this house. Very tasteful ❤.

[@ashleysurber3411]

So gorgeous!!!

[@milliepop3994]

I like it! The colour combos are interesting too.

[@jodyj0]

Her backyard is so lovely♡♡♡

[@esikazemese]

Love that she has style, character and also kept the original features of this house. I love this place. The kitchen is amazing, but I can see how this style will run it's course.

[@nicifrederick3778]

I love her closet 🎉😍

[@ortalm2660]

Amazing house, thank you for sharing ❤

[@LiahMarie-bw3fb]

It looks so calming. 💕

[@tccandler]

That is the best house I have ever seen on Architectural Digest... LOVE IT!

[@Natalie-sv8qw]

Best house EVER! WOW! Love the moody rooms!

[@makiita26]

Her house is stunning😊

[@fiveparticles]

Thanks for your house tour video. I feel better after watching it

[@TheresaPic]

My favorite house in the world ❤

[@DeLuxePlace]

Lovely 🤩