Inside Karen Gillan's Cozy California Cottage | Open Door | Architectural Digest

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[@Jinkook-wu1pu]

Kim Jisoo Seoul apartment when?

[@danielwilliamson6180]

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[@georgelien]

What ! She was born in U.K. ? She has such a great American accent.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

@@georgelien She was born in Inverness, Scotland.

[@hoalieu822]

🖕

[@rainingonyourcharade]

Karen Gillan’s home is exactly as I’d picture Karen Gillan’s home: humble, beautiful, and comfortable. I love her and I love her home.

[@lorrainethomas241]

Same!

[@Dina-md3ji]

Elegant and stylish sexy house looks fantastic

[@Momof3boys757]

Facts

[@manilove2pwn]

yh red head got fir p*ssys

[@KyV4]

Karen is always so personable and funny and humble and classy. Just all the good things. Loved her since Doctor Who and always will!

[@hackercps]

She has a blue door! Weirdly so happy it's a Dr. Who thing.

[@manilove2pwn]

yh red head got fir p*ssys

[@NibsNiven]

​@@hackercpsMy mother, also a ginger Scot, had that same shade of blue all over her house. Is it a school colour or something? Mystery.

[@hackercps]

@@NibsNiven Its to do with St. Andrew's cross I think? Could be something else as well.

[@Mal1050E]

I think this is one of the best houses on here - it’s a real home

[@PersonWithStupid37]

Liv Tyler’s house is also top tier

[@Mal1050E]

@@PersonWithStupid37 omg yes one of my other favs !!!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Private Jet Changi Airport

[@ashleylantz]

Dita Von Teese, Daveed Digg, and this are my absolute faves so far. Kirsten Dunst also amazing.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Nice house but I deslike the sofas. I wish she could add a colourful sofa let's say light blue velvet or green 👍😊

[@kimreese3530]

I absolutely love this home. I’m so tired of fancy houses that look like nobody lives in them. This home is beautiful and livable.

[@raquelpenzo6299]

I love a celeb home that doesn't look like a museum. What a beautiful home!

[@JN-wr9he]

Looks more like an updated version of a traditional british pub

[@Zveebo]

I’m watching this thinking “this kind of looks like a fancy version of an old Scottish granny’s home” and then Karen basically says that’s exactly what it is 😂 Lovely video and such a charming house.

[@mcnoneya]

Right! My thoughts exactly. My grandma actually had very similar wallpaper in the fact that had little scenes displayed in it. Her house was I think bigger but the colors still bad that dark deep colors do it looked cozy.

[@monkeytennis8861]

Clearly never been to Scotland

[@Zveebo]

@@monkeytennis8861 I literally live in Scotland.

[@mohammedfaiisal]

I'd take a cosy home over a massive mansion any day. I'd rather have massive land surrounding the house than a massive house with a lot of empty rooms that you won't use

[@bngr_bngr]

It’s 2400 sf ft.

[@mohammedfaiisal]

@@bngr_bngr yh, its small, I think my ideal perfect size is anywhere between 5k to 10k max but as long as the land around it is massive, that's fine. Could do many things with the land surroundings. Good landscaping, play area for the kids, swimming pool and small pool house next to it, tennis and basketball court. Something like that. My family have a place in west malibu cliffside that's 10k Square feet and it isn't too big, with a pool at the back yard, has a secluded cove towards the bottom of the cliff. The cliff even has stairs leading to that cove and then tight at the bottom is the beach that only 4-5 neighbours have access too

[@omadjourney]

Im always amused by American mansions,well houses in general as they tend to be huge but flimsy , they don't look as stable as European..well houses in the UK,more style over substance ... just an observation.

[@mohammedfaiisal]

@@omadjourney it depends on the area too. Every city or state has a certain area where the homes have a similar style to Europe or UK

[@omadjourney]

@@mohammedfaiisal yes I've noticed that too,the buildings mimick the European country they are twinned with... there's a lot of German and Swedish architecture but it makes sense if you think about it lol.

[@joaotaques5592]

I love that her house feels like a home. It's cozy and you can see that a person actually lives there. Love it for her

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

that happens when you decorate your home the way you like it, regardless of the trends

[@markandremy]

Wow. Her house is remarkably mature and not too ostentatious...no grand rooms with wildly high ceilings...it really feels like a comfy home. Kudos to her and her hubby.

[@GwaiZai]

There's a very sound woman behind all the jokes.

[@arachnid33]

Very nice home! Definitely one of my favourites. You can tell it's genuinely her, not just a designer following trends. Would be such a fun place to hang out and visit.

[@kathylowry4813]

Sincerely AD this home is by far one of my favorites I've ever seen you show here or in your magazine ! Thanks to the home owners and their design team for collaborating on such a perfect cozy beauty.

[@sandykay178]

Love Karen Gillan - seems so down to earth and great sense of humour. Her home seems like a home not a house. Lots of personality and real - a true reflection of what the owner seems like as opposed to the very sterile same same of a lot of celebrity homes.

[@grigsbywhite3309]

I love this house. Thank you for allowing us all into your world.

[@nohandle508]

Looks so traditional and yet modern and classy to me. Beautiful. Always happy to see Karen Gillian!

[@thereich9967]

She is such a doll. I love her accent, acting, charm, humor, and just quirky personality. She just seems humble and genuine. Huge fan and such a cool house.

[@thesimofalltrades3703]

It's so cosy and it's so her. I love that it feels like she has lived there for generations and just made it her own. Absolutely about a home like this.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

Karen is delightful! Very down to earth and genuinely excited about each room in her house. So sweet. Plus we agree that Alice in Wonderland is the best Disney movie, and always will be. :)

[@carolinebcollier]

I always say my favorite Disney princess isn’t actually a princess. Alice is the best.

[@gameking3278]

@@carolinebcollier my personal favorite is Jane even though she’s not a princess either. Also, I do admit that kingdom hearts made a mistake calling Alice in wonderland a princess. I was always confused as to how they came up with that judgment.

[@nickadams1519]

@@carolinebcollier Sending Love ❤️...Are you single?😊❤️

[@ec9903]

So down to earth and cozy. Nothing pretentious about it. Just lovely

[@missylearned9821]

Absolutely one of the most warm, cozy, yet elegant homes ever showcased.

[@laurameakin]

Gorgeous home and stunning use of wallpaper and colour her designers have done a terrific job it’s so warm and inviting without feeling claustrophobic and more importantly suits her down to the ground!

[@kristenchen7084]

Yes, so feelin that dining room wallpaper!

[@debbiewilliams9146]

That is one of the nicest houses I've ever seen featured on AD. Love it, the colours and fabrics and wallpapers, well just all of it! Yum!

[@shwetatendulkar1799]

I didn't know how much I would enjoy watching her describing her house but also in her Scottish accent! Omggg I didn't know she was scottish and now I am so enamoured by her voice! ❤

[@helenb8505]

One of the best ones I've seen. No fear of color or texture, such an elegant yet lived in vibe

[@soumyadeepdas1536]

Wow Karen's home really looks like a film set based somewhere in UK, I always used to wonder about how cool those sets where but obviously wasn't real! But her home is exactly that!! So cool and her energy is always so positive and joyfully!! Great watch!

[@AfricancoolChic]

They aren't all Film sets, some are real. For example, all creatures great and small was filmed in a real home. My friend's home has also been used as the home of a protagonist in a film.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

lots of British homes really do look like this! Cosy, colourful and cluttered in the best way

[@monkeytennis8861]

​@@user-ed7et3pb4ohmmm, not really

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

Lovely home and it really seems to suit her. It's very homey and it's wonderful that she loves it as a home and not a showplace. This one is definitely in my top 3 tours.

[@ravens_tale]

I’m so glad that it feels so Scottish and cozy. That she has retained her roots even when living in LA❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@KarolYuuki]

She is really right when she says that it looks like an old person house. It does, it's so retro and I love it. It's cosy, it feels like people actually live there, and it seems like she truly enjoys it. Just a little bit too brown for my taste

[@saraheschweiler4939]

What an exquisite home, Karen Gillan!🥰 Thank you bunches for inviting us in for a wee visit! Wishing you & all of your beloveds many blessings. 💐💖💐 🙏🍀🌷🍀😊💚😘🍀🌷🍀🙏

[@dailycarolina.]

8:23 Books in the closet shelves ? That's the most relatable thing I've ever seen !!!! When you are a booknerd and run out of space, that's where you put the books.

[@brubafc]

such a granny chic house, in the best possible way! it looks cozy and nice and a little bit quirky, love it

[@ilovecupcakes135]

this house is like an adult playground, you would have the best evenings with friends here, I love it

[@alaskanfrogman]

As long as you can still remember who your devoted fans are who admire and even love you... if you can keep taking the time to include us in your life, you will always be favored far more than the most famous stars who ignores the fans who made them as famous as they are. You have such a great presentation style. You're knowledgeable, beautiful and very well informed. Your speaking and your voice comes across so clear. And most of all, you are engaging, well presented and entertaining... all at the same time. You've a great natural gift as a presenter. If you give up your acting career, you could become a TV, or documentary presenter... or both.

[@gracehope3283]

Wallpaper in each room is perfection. Love how cozy this home feels. It’s stunning.

[@ovig8917]

Her house matches her personality so well. It's cool that comfort was/is her main priority. Also I too really need to have TV in my bedroom...can't imagine my bedroom without it.

[@MassielMancebo]

Finally someone who owns a piano, can actually play it, and does! Karen is the coolest!

[@deiadrarose7593]

Certainly one of the most magical houses shown on AD. I am absolutely in love with this home! So tasteful, and excellent use of intelligent maximalism. Ugh. So delicious!

[@duckymomo6675]

i love that she keeps things people make for her! that’s so sweet. ❤️

[@catherinelam9381]

It felts so homey and cozy not just a showroom without a sense of comfort but livable and gorgeous

[@mitchellk5099]

She just exudes class and fun… her home is a perfect representation of that. 🖤

[@mariaestelaquinteroespitia8141]

A real house with so much personality. I love it!

[@Serasesera]

This is why designers are totally worth the money! If I tried mixing all those patterns it would come out a head achy mess but this is all so charming!

[@08pixiedust]

I love her and her house. She seems really fun. I'm stressing about a renovation and this reminds me that everything doesn't have to be "perfect." I just need to love it. Also, I was a big Dr Who fan as a kid and have meant to watch the new ones, so now I've really got to start!

[@kathythompson9931]

Your dad’s homemade monopoly game is fabulous and wonderfully displayed on your wall!

[@jibranabdulazeez2912]

For the first time, a real home,a cozy home with character. Different colour palette too. Nice to see there are humble actors out there!

[@simont390]

This might be one of my favourites from this series, Karen's taste is impeccable

[@demidoffdan]

stoop after 5 years of not watching my FAVOURITE show - today I rewatched doctor who and they post this? what a coincidence !!

[@skyblueerik]

I love Karen Gillan beyond all reason. Just a delightful human. 💙

[@jenniferblears192]

What a beautiful, warm and lovely home! So much to look at and so interesting.

[@jenniferblears192]

Wrote this comment before her Aaron Paul comment. Very similar style to his ski lodge, no wonder she loves it 😁

[@seanc6468]

I love the cosy separate room layout. Close quarters and nooks gives the house charm and comfortable character especially when with bad weather outside.

[@khathaway414]

Looks very cozy and comfy. It fits her perfectly.

[@ericakang]

The title said "cottage" and I already loved it! The house is so cozy and relaxing~thank you for sharing your house with us Karen.

[@TianaAssis]

Girl you just gave us a hell of a lesson on wallpaper picking! What amazing walls you got ❤

[@jengirl2]

I LOVE this house so much. The cozy vibes, the vintage and well-loved items, the natural woods…it’s just perfect!

[@niksolina]

what a warm, cozy, and inspiring home

[@brubafc]

the tardis blue front door 😭💙

[@SkyBlueWooHoo]

💙💙 Totally!!!

[@brianheffernan8982]

This cottage is perfect. I love the colors and textures. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@olgasummerhayes1353]

Love this house, love every room - so much personality. The best thing about this house - it looks like a normal size beautiful home.

[@Slightly_Classy]

This is the most INFP house I’ve ever seen! Love, love, love it!

[@buildergradetocustommade]

Best home ever. One I feel I could live in myself.

[@axay1483]

me too.. let's move in together..

[@sabinamolinelli3618]

Karen Gillan is the funniest, with a quick smartness, down to earth vibe, and I really love her since I saw her in Doctor Who. And talking about vibe, she has this type of Lucy Ball persona around her. I have followed her career through the years, she really has talent: as a comedian, playing the piano, doing her own shorts movies and not missing a step with her wittiness, being as brilliant and funny with very smart and sharp on point actors as The Rock, Jack Black, Kevin Hart. So happy for her.

[@INeverMetaphorIDidntLike]

FINALLY, and cute and cozy house! Mansions are fun to see, but an english country cottage in l.a.? a dream

[@jodihitt6245]

one of my fav houses ever shown on AD

[@cyann410]

Wow! A home- not a mansion, not a non- personal, pretentious, building to reside in. This is perfect. Much respect for not falling into the Hollyweird trap.

[@Mnxeu]

What an absolutely gorgeousss home! You can tell she put a lot of love and energy into it. ❤

[@gwitthuhn]

This was great. The most relatable in a way, I think everyone watching this could picture themselves there.

[@katherinep.8919]

By far, best house yet. Stunning!

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

Beautiful, cozy, elegant, lovable and it's breathable and a real house and love the Scottish style.

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Thank you very much AD to show this beautiful house I love . Karen she is beautiful , and I love her design decor style and also her antique old style , from furniture to decoration peace ,and beautiful wallpaper I love🥰

[@megumi6499]

POV: you're the Doctor and you haven't visited Amy for 2 years so she's showing you around her new home

[@zumeraaa]

Amy would definitely have a cozy home like this.

[@rickygrenadier6303]

A great place to eat fish fingers and custard

[@thermann9]

I could listen to her talk all day. "Wee Nebula" and "Whoood" completed me.

[@theowlsarewatching]

So classy and down to earth. I love how she touched on watching Aaron Paul's episode and then getting to go (his is mine dream house).

[@cliffneasby5301]

I love this house. The wallpapers are all gorgeous! It feels like a home.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I've actually met Karen Gillan. I met her in 2015. I will always love her. Such a brilliant actress.

[@alexholmquist9298]

I feel like Karen would be so chill to hang out with.

[@eliseboulevard]

This is one of the most beautiful, cozy homes I have ever seen wow

[@jlloeppke]

Love this one!! Lived-in, cozy rooms that seem like a real person actually lives there 😊

[@irrumnaaz]

This is quite literally Amelia Pond's cottage 🤩❤️

[@praalgraf]

always nice to see houses that are actually lived in

[@GatorDunnAZ]

Seeing books crammed everywhere really warms my heart and reminds me of my childhood.

[@HiddenGemi]

A lovely wee house with lots of tassels. ❤

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

What a girl, she’s so funny and adorable. And the house is gorgeous, great taste on the furniture and decorations, I love how it resembles her about Scotland.

[@joestunnerboxing]

Love Karen! She's so down to earth and chirpy - seems like such a nice person. I wish she'd do more dramas though. The Party's Just Beginning showed she's more than just a sci-fi and Marvel actress.

[@MsBritishwoman]

Saw her years ago in dr. Who . Glad she made it to Hollywood. Her house is so old world stylish and welcoming. Enjoy!

[@flipcats]

Really like her taste for this house, looks unique.

[@fauxyeahjandy]

Such an amazing actor from Dr. Who. The girl who waited.

[@barbarawillis5187]

The wallpapered rooms are beautiful. I love the style of Karen's home.

[@juniorjangles7655]

Karen is such a sweet, genuine person. I’m so glad she moved outta that lame apartment where they burgled her & took her camera. So glad she took my advise & brought her parents over to the US & bought them a house up the road. She’s such a delight ☺️

[@SmutGrrl]

Who doesn't love a tassely house?! 😂 This was charming and wonderful and I'm loving that Karen shared. Whoever crocheted that gift for her must be over the moon that it showed up in her office! 🤩💖💖

[@gaellevandenabeele6017]

Hi Karen Gillan I wanted to tell you to continue your videos because you are the best and my favourite actress. ❤😊

[@59jaguar]

Well done. Looks functional yet casual and elegant at the same time. Love all the colors, textures and accessories. A comfortable home to say the least .

[@geegurl25]

I love her style so much!! So cozy and curated.

[@TheWolfXCIX]

Loving the Yorkshire tea in the kitchen, us brits can't be without it can we haha

[@ktsls82]

She is so charming!! Love her whimsical, elegant home!

[@jackieclark817]

OMG 😳 the wallpapers in every room of this house are exceptional and gorgeous! More info please AD!!!

[@lindak3030]

Amy was "my" companion and it's so nice to see that Karen is such a lovely person with great taste! That's house that looks great to live in!

[@sarahdin4539]

The decor is VERY British from the “cornish” in every room to the dining room chairs to the choice of wallpaper it’s like being home ❤

[@broniex14]

Charming home full of warmth

[@amedori18]

Karen: (in front of piano) “I’m nervousss.” Also Karen: *plays beautifully* 😍

[@lesliesteele3926]

The thought to use the soft pedal was super sweet too. Such a simple move, yet very considerate for viewers and sound balance editing.

[@margeauxb1]

This house is eclectic and beautiful, and I love it. ❤ This is a fantastic example of how you don't need those ostentatious houses that feel like they don't get lived in, just because you have the money to buy it. Smaller, but livable and well used should be the goal. 😊