A house can hold the story of a life in ways that photographs rarely capture.
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For actor Lucy Hale, her Los Angeles home has witnessed heartbreak, personal change and the quiet work of finding herself again.
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What began as a sunlit Spanish-style retreat with understated, farmhouse-inspired interiors has since become a deeply personal expression of her evolving identity.
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Following her decision to get sober in 2022, Hale embarked on a three-year redesign that brought bold colours, vintage treasures, playful art and a dedicated meditation room into the 1940s property, turning it into a sanctuary that feels distinctly her own.
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A home with a history
Hale purchased the Spanish-style residence in 2019 for $2.95 million, according to The Los Angeles Times.
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Tucked behind a gated, winding driveway in Studio City, the two-storey home occupies approximately an acre of land, with canyon views and a saltwater swimming pool offering a sense of seclusion from the city beyond.
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The 2,750-square-foot property features four bedrooms and 3.25 bathrooms, alongside walnut flooring, high ceilings and decorative tilework.
French doors open from the chef’s kitchen and dining room onto a tiled patio with a brick fireplace, while the primary suite combines a clawfoot bathtub, artistic tiles and a cedar-lined walk-in closet.
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When Hale first moved in, she favoured a neutral, farmhouse-inspired aesthetic.
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The interiors were intended to provide a peaceful counterpoint to the demands of a career that had placed her in the spotlight from a young age.
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But, as her life changed, the house began to feel ready for a transformation of its own.
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Designing for a new chapter
As Architectural Digest reports, Hale’s decision to rethink her surroundings coincided with a period of significant personal growth.
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After getting sober in 2022, she began paying closer attention to her mental wellbeing and reconsidering what she wanted her home to represent.
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The actor eventually found her design collaborators in Ashley Drost and Marie Trohman of Los Angeles-based studio Proem.
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Drawn to their expressive, eclectic interiors, Hale wanted a home with greater depth, colour and personality.
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The designers developed an aesthetic they describe as moody femme, bringing together romantic flourishes, unexpected objects and a slightly irreverent sensibility.
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The renovation took three years to complete, allowing the residence to evolve into a collection of intimate spaces rather than a single, uniform design statement.
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Colour, character and collected treasures
The new interiors move confidently beyond the neutral palette of the original renovation.
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Plum-coloured kitchen cabinets, pink accents, aubergine tones and richly textured furnishings introduce warmth and drama, while patterned fabrics and decorative wall coverings give each room its own identity.
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The primary bedroom takes cues from the intimacy of a Parisian jewel-box apartment, with textured linen wall coverings lending softness to the space.
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In the foyer, a life-size sheep sculpture creates an unexpected first impression, while playful artwork brings a sense of humour to the breakfast nook.
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Family history finds its way into the design, too.
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A vintage Elvis Presley lamp in the media room celebrates Hale’s Memphis roots and her grandmother’s affection for the musician.
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Custom stained-glass windows by Los Angeles artist Ben Tuna, known professionally as the Glass Cowboy, draw inspiration from her grandparents’ front door in Tennessee.
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These details make the interiors feel collected over time, with personal associations taking precedence over perfectly coordinated rooms.
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Hale transformed a guest bedroom overlooking the canyon into a mint-green office where she works through scripts.
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A dedicated meditation room holds an altar to departed loved ones, alongside feathers and vintage Happy Meal toys.
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Photographs of family members line the hallway, while a white chair in the living room serves as a quiet reminder of her late father.
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These intimate touches give the home an emotional resonance that no design trend could replicate.
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The property remains a retreat from the outside world, but it is no longer simply a place to escape.
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Through three years of considered changes, Hale has created an environment that reflects her memories, her recovery and her growing sense of self.
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More than a renovation, the home is a portrait of a woman learning to make space for who she is today and who she hopes to become.
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