These five celebrities have elevated home design, converting fire stations, barns, and other structures into their distinctive and inviting residences.
They have seamlessly blended the old and the new, rustic and modern elements, and art and nature in their homes. The result is not just comfortable and functional living spaces but also a reflection of their individual styles and passions.
From Cooper’s painstakingly restored firehouse in Greenwich Village to McEntire’s “African Cowboy” style mansion in Nashville, these residences provide a peek into the lives of these celebrities. They unfold stories of personal preferences, architectural choices, and sometimes, historical connections.
Anderson Cooper’s Remarkable Firehouse Residence
Esteemed journalist Anderson Cooper has turned a firehouse into a one-of-a-kind and intimate retreat. Situated in Greenwich Village, New York, this 8,240-square-foot firehouse was acquired by Cooper in September 2010 for $4.3 million.
Built in 1906, the firehouse still retains its original brass fire poles, dry hoses, spiral staircases, and walls adorned with murals depicting the fire station’s history. Cooper dedicated years to meticulous restoration, adding an elevator and infusing it with his personal style.
The second floor features a salon adorned with taxidermy, Old Master paintings, and hand-painted signs collected by Cooper during his travels to Cuba and Africa. The living room showcases a side table with a Victorian calendar, a poignant memento from his mother’s bedroom, marking the date of his brother Carter Cooper’s passing.
The kitchen boasts an island, and personal artifacts, including his great-great-grandfather’s Civil War commissioning notice and a photo of a younger Anderson in Afghanistan, are displayed throughout the residence. An 18th-century Italian marble, Memento Mori, serves as another standout piece in this extraordinary dwelling.
