Jennifer Aniston personally decorated her incredible Bel Air mansion, named Ohana. Learn the details of her modernist and warm style.
Since she opened her Instagram account, Jennifer Aniston has turned her followers’ screens into a direct window into her daily life. Through spontaneous posts, especially during lockdown periods, the actress began sharing everything from the mischief of her beloved dogs and her demanding gym routines, to the beauty supplements and treatments that are part of her day-to-day. However, what truly captured design fans’ attention was the backdrop: the corners of her stunning mansion in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles, a 1960s property that she herself oversaw remodeling and decoration to turn it into her true sanctuary.
Named by the actress herself Ohana —a Hawaiian word that evokes family, community, and belonging—, the residence is a manifesto of her identity. Far from conceiving her home as a cold museum for display, Jennifer sought to bring to life a sanctuary where to relax, host loved ones, and find peace. This deep vocation for interior design is a declared passion of the Hollywood star, who in recent interviews admitted that she personally gets involved in every detail, finding in design a calm, control, and joy comparable to what she experiences on a film set.
Wood, Stone, and the “Polar Bear” Sofa: The Living Room That Balances Luxury with Warmth
If you picture a Hollywood star’s house as a cold, ostentatious place, Jennifer’s living room dispels that prejudice at first glance. Originally designed in the 1960s by renowned California architect Hal Levitt, the property stands out for its clean lines and a strong connection with nature. Aniston, working hand in hand with the renowned interior designer Stephen Shadley, took on the challenge of modernizing the structure without betraying that sensorial essence. The result is a living room where noble materials such as wood, stone, and marble convey a unique solidity.
In this space, iconic design pieces harmoniously coexist with vintage finds and contemporary artworks upon soft-textured rugs. The main star is the famous Polar Bear sofa, flanked by Jacques Adnet armchairs and bold choices that invite lingering. “If I hadn’t become an actress, I would have likely chosen interior design as my path”, Jennifer Aniston has said on several occasions, and a quick look at how she integrated a wall-carved bar, illuminated by a recycled industrial glass sconce, proves that she takes design very seriously.
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