It's surprising to learn that the home that reality TV star Kim Kardashian
and artist Kanye West lived when they were married was nearly completely
devoid of color and had a basic design because they lead such vibrant lives.
The couple invited the media inside their dream house in Calabasas after
making repairs to the $20 million McMansion they purchased there in
2014.
Kardashian and West were one of the most well-known couples in the
entertainment business before divorcing in 2021. When it was revealed that
the two had begun dating in 2012, following Kardashian's second 72-day
marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries, the media and fans erupted
into a frenzy. When the pair wed at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy in
May 2014, the media circus went into overdrive. Everything from their
private discussions to date nights was recorded and even shot for the TV
star's show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" as interest in the couple's
personal lives skyrocketed.
The pair dealt with their fair share of slander and controversy. West's
erratic conduct on Twitter toward other musicians, his conflict with pop
star Taylor Swift, his admission for fatigue in 2016, and his odd connection
with the then-president Donald Trump are some of the most noteworthy
examples, all of which Kardashian felt compelled to defend.
There was some good news for the gorgeous couple, though. They have four
children together: North, Chicago, Saint, and Psalm. In order to provide
their kids with the best care possible, Kardashian and West built the ideal
house for them to feel protected and secure. Continue reading to learn how
they turned a 15,000 square foot house into their ideal residence.
During a 2013 stroll around the neighborhood, Kardashian and West noticed
the property for the first time. In 2020, Kardashian stated to Architectural
Digest, "We were roaming around the neighborhood when we came upon this
really opulent mansion. We were walking a lot after having North so that I
might lose some of the baby weight. Although I was unfamiliar with Kanye's
personal style at the time, I thought the house was flawless.
To rebuild the property, they worked with a number of experts, including
famous Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt. After it was finished, the home
little resembled the original. The wooden cupboards, flooring, ceiling
details, and furnishings typical of a house this size were all gone.
Instead, the inside was rebuilt with stark, neutral spaces in tones of beige
and white. A huge, unoccupied hallway had high, arched ceilings that gave it
the appearance of a chapel. Kardashian claims that the house's minimalism
was a deliberate choice. "Our taste for a neutral color scheme was the one
thing Kanye and I had in agreement. I adore how straightforward the design
is. The outer world is so disorganized. I prefer to enter a space and sense
peace right away, she remarked. She previously said that her house was like
a "minimal monastery."
Although the house's lack of furnishings doesn't quite match the stereotype
of a kid-friendly setting, Kardashian and West didn't think so. "The
youngsters bounce around on top of the low Axel tables, which they use as a
sort of stage, as they ride their scooters along the corridors. We created
this house with our family in mind, even though it may be used as a case
study. West said, with Kardashian's approval, "In the end, we don't take it
too seriously. We won't adopt a fanatical attitude.
In a series of pictures posted on Instagram with the comment, "The cover of
@archdigest is something I have always dreamed of," Kardashian gave viewers
a look inside her house. If you swipe, you'll get a photo of North's room
and a peek of our simple aesthetic. Pictures depicted light-filled, modestly
furnished white and beige rooms with a few tables and chairs but nothing
else. The final image in the sequence, nevertheless, stood out dramatically
from the others.
Her daughter North's room was all pink in the picture, which revealed it.
The bedsheets, floor, dressers, mirrors, and even the floor all had the same
dusty pink color. The enormous headboard, which was shaped to resemble a
huge butterfly, was also painted the same color. While it appears that
Kardashian and West like white and cream, they seem to be glad to allow
their kids wear some color.
A huge playroom for the kids stands out from the rest of the house as well.
The delighted mother showcased her kids' extensive and vibrant toy
collection in a video she made in reaction to haters. She stated as the
camera moved around the room to show a basket full of ukuleles and karaoke
mics, Takashi Murakami pillows, a playhouse, toy horses, and dinosaurs, "You
guys always think my house is so basic — well, you people haven't seen my
playroom." A cash register that can really ring up purchases, a slide that
falls into a ball pen, and a little stage with a drum set were also
included. These amazing features allowed the youngsters to put on some
lovely musical shows.
And with that, Kardashian showed that there is always place for a flash of
color, even in their minimalist home.
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