How To Get The Look Of Blake Lively's Timeless 'Quiet Luxury' Living Room

Blake Lively has been entertaining us through TV shows and movies for almost three decades. But over the last few years, she's added "amateur interior designer" to her resume. And Lively has an innate knack for effortlessly boosting the quiet luxury trend. Quiet luxury in fashion means well-tailored pieces that don't rely on logos. In interior design, it's the minimalist answer to maximalist home decor. It's not too flashy or over the top; it's a whisper. 

At its core, quiet luxury is an uncomplicated aesthetic shrouded in an air of timeless sophistication. The colors are warm neutrals and rich tones, prioritizing quality over quantity. Featuring refined furniture and decor that expresses wealth without needing extra attention, it's a style that will be on trend for a century to come. And it's exactly how some interior designers describe Blake Lively's living room style. Professional interior designer Melissa Read told Livingetc., "Blake Lively's living room exemplifies the organic luxe interior design trend, balancing natural elements with refined design. ... This blend of natural materials and elegant details epitomizes quiet luxury, creating a timeless space."

The "Gossip Girl" alum posts occasional glimpses into her life — and her cozy home — on Instagram. Owning several homes with husband Ryan Reynolds, Lively has made no secret about her love for interior design. In 2023, Lively joked in an Instagram post, "Yes I low key moonlight as an interior designer but please don't tell bc I definitely don't want the world to know that I have a hidden talent which I require external validation on." We'd hire her to give our homes her quiet luxury touch, so read on to find out how she does it and how you can recreate it.

Although Blake Lively's fashion choices aren't always what some consider minimalist, her cabin-style Manhattan hideaway screams it. And if quiet luxury design had a page in the dictionary, it would definitely include a picture of her inviting living room space. Her design epitomizes the timeless, inviting style, whether it's Lively's use of warm, earthy hues or the usual beige and white tones that the subdued quiet luxury style is known for.

Lively's living room's color palette is a quiet luxury element all by itself. The architectural features include heavy, rustic textures, like natural wooden floors, an exposed brick wall, and a dark, statement-making wooden beam prominently standing in the middle of the room. Although those things might have already been part of the space's architecture, this is how Lively artfully mixes her home furnishings with thoughtfully intentional elements, including a range of textures and neutral-colored furniture in earthy tones that play extra nicely with the room's overall aesthetic. The arched window sits looking stately in the background and helps balance the room's sleek lines, while the cascading chandelier draws in the eye and becomes completely inescapable. It adds a lavish opulence above the oversized light-tan couch, which completely ties the stealth-wealth space together. If you want to add a dramatic twist to an outside area of your home, check out Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's black porch and how it adds a contemporary, rustic vibe.

With Blake Lively's estimated net worth of $30 million, bringing a quiet luxury vibe into her home comes pretty easily, but that's not to say you can't add a similar look and a nod to nature in your own home. It's about finding pieces that make you feel warm and tingly when you or your guests hang out inside the space. Quiet luxury is about the feelings a space invokes. 

One of the best things about the interior design trend is there isn't one way to achieve the look. Mix different pieces made from wood, glass, stone, or brick, and then pair them with softer textures, metallic or brass accents, and high-quality finishes in a slew of shapes and sizes. Think planters and vases, chairs, a bookshelf, a coffee table, and a floor lamp, to name a few. Smaller accent pieces with an unexpected finish tend to make the biggest impression. 

There's no design rule that says you have to decorate your walls with framed art. So, if you have a blank wall that's simply begging for something, a stately floor mirror, like one from Costco or Sam's Club, can elegantly fill that space. They don't cost a fortune and can add metallic and glass elements to the room (and make your space look bigger). Lastly, draw in as much natural light to your space as possible; after all, it's the most affordable luxury ingredient available.