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

Today AD is welcomed to Los Angeles by actor Karen Gillan for a look inside her cozy, pub-like home. The _Dr. Who_ and Marvel Universe star recently moved into the traditional early-1900s cottage with her husband, comedian Nick Kocher, setting out to design their first home together. The couple enlisted Pierce & Ward, an AD100 studio known for creating lived-in spaces with an old-world feel and a dash of glamor. After tearing down a series of bland renovations and adding elegant finishes like built-in bookshelves and wainscotting, the designers got to work. “It’s exactly what I wanted,” says Gillan of her newly decorated home and its traditional two-story layout overlooking a tree-shaded backyard. “I could never live in a modern space because it would kill my energy.” Karen Gillan reprises her role as ‘Nebula’ in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening May 5, 2023. See more of Karen’s home here: Shop Karen Gillian’s home style! *Lighting* (Similar) Rejuvenation Ansel 6-Light Chandelier: (Similar) Chairish Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Lamp: (Similar) Etsy Vintage Table Lamp: (Similar) West Elm Curvilinear Wall Sconce: *Furniture/bedding* (Similar) Arhaus Marina Sofa: (Similar) Joss & Main End Table: (Similar) Wayfair 34” Chess Table: Chairish American of Martinsville Burl Wood Lighted Dry Bar: (Similar) Etsy Vintage Hand Crochet Coverlet: *Accessories* Chris Lowell, 31 Days #62, 2011: (Similar) Rejuvenation Audrey Low Round Glass Vase: Altuzarra Vintage Cocktail Glasses: (Similar) 1stdibs Contemporary Balloon Vase: (Similar) Anthropologie Aurora Candlestick: Smeg Electric Kettle: (Similar) West Elm Letterboard: (Similar) Pottery Barn Faux Mohair Blanket: (Similar) Stripe Tissue Box Cover: Aesop Hand Soap: (Similar) Signature Hardware Brass Toilet Paper Holder: (Similar) Society 6 Highland Cow Print: *Wallpaper/rugs* (Similar) Revival Rugs Seino Oriental Rug: Decorators Best GP&J Baker Ramayana Wallpaper: (Similar) Farrow & Ball Stripe Wallpaper: Decorators Best Sanderson Tally Ho! Wallpaper: Decorators Best Mulberry Grand Flying Ducks Sage Wallpaper: When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission. Photographs by Chris Lowell Director: Meg Sutton Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Daniel Finn Talent: Karen Gillan Producer: Chase Lewis Line Producer: Joe Buscemi Associate Producer: Josh Crowe Production Manager: Peter Brunette Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Camera Operator: Brooke Mueller Audio: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Talent Booker: Tracy Shaffer Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow Junior Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Colorist: Oliver Eid Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.