Way before she became a duchess and moved into a gorgeous countryside cottage in London’s Windsor, Meghan Markle lived in a beautiful colonial house in sunny Los Angeles with ex-husband Trevor Engelson. The couple, who were married from 2011 to 2013, reportedly rented the home while she was filming her hit TV show Suits.
And while it’s no Windsor Castle, there’s no denying it’s fit for a queen! The stunning two-storey colonial house, located in LA’s buzzy Hancock Park, is reportedly up for sale for a pricey S$2.5 million. Among its many features, the home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garden with al fresco dining. The light colour palette and a modern decor oozes a relaxed yet luxurious feel – perfect for when she was putting her feet up when she wasn’t in front of the cameras.
Take a peek inside and perhaps get inspired to redecorate your own space in the process:
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The breathtaking home is situated in an exclusive area of Hancock Park, near Hollywood. We love the simplicity of the all-white walls that allow the rest of the space to shine. Just a few cleverly situated plants and wall art instantly makes the home feel less cold and more lived in.
Here’s a look at the living room from another angle. The transclucent drapes may not offer 100 per cent privacy, but we love how it lets in all that gorgeous natural light! Also, a tip for making your home look more luxurious – dress up a plain couch with jewel-toned cushions.
The sun-drenched home effuses a light and airy vibe. Here’s another room, which features a cosy rug and couch combo. The unique window grills add some decorative flair to the otherwise minimalist interior.
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Wood floors are used throughout the home, giving it a warm and cosy feel. They also offer a nice contrast to the whitewashed space. Long tiles can also help make a space look and feel visually bigger.
The cooking space itself is quite cosy. Marble countertops and sleek appliances like the fridge, dishwasher and oven keep the look modern and fresh. We love the touch of gold seen in a few of the cupboard handles and the sink tap!
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Artwork abounds in every corner, especially the walkways and corridors. It’s a surefire way to breathe life into white walls, and you don’t even have to spend thousands of dollars. Putting up simple prints, travel mementos or family photos work just as well. Go here for more tips on decorating your walls!
The house features four bedrooms, one of which is pictured above. Keep the look simple and cohesive by sticking to a colour scheme of no more than three colours (here, blue, white and grey are used). Anchor the space with a cosy area rug and/or artwork above the bed.
Here’s another bedroom, this time featuring a beautiful and feminine colour combo of grey, white, beige and pink.
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In general, the colour palette of Meghan’s old home contains lots of whites and grey – something she was reportedly keen to incorporate into her Windsor home with Prince Harry during renovations. Adding a trendy round mirror also helps visually enhance the space and make it look bigger too.
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Notice the space-saving sliding wardrobe in this room? It doubles up as a full-length mirror too!
This monochromatic bathroom is seriously #goals. Jazz things up with a tiled wall, and add touches of gold detailing to amp up the luxe factor. We also love the modern hexagon-shaped mirrors.
While most of the home is in neutral shades of white, grey and black, it never looks boring thanks to splashes of colour seen in the artworks and cushion covers.
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