Kim Kardashian is all about vibes.
The Skims founder, 43, may be known for her makeup skills and trend-setting fashion, but her $60 million LA home is her sanctuary, decorated like a monastery. has been done.
The ultra-minimalist design is the brainchild of ex-husband Kanye West and renowned architect Axel Vervoordt, but Kardashian has maintained the completely neutral abode's zen vibe despite her daughter North West's objections. ing. Starr's eldest daughter called the place “ugly” multiple times.
But not everyone is a fan of Kardashian's black-and-white mansion, with many praising its museum-like appearance.
The space relies on custom designs by Belgian great Vervoort himself, as well as statement pieces by interiors icons such as Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royere and Rick Owens. Vervoordt told Architectural Digest in his 2020 that the home's themes were “quiet” and “cosmos.” Values of peace and positive energy. ”
Below, check out our picks for items under $500 that will take you a little further if you want to follow in the Kardashian footsteps ah at home.
West told Architectural Digest in 2020 that he sold his Maybach to buy Jean Royère's iconic polar bear sofa. The bean-shaped curved sofa can fetch more than $1 million at auction, and since its release in the 1940s, many copies have been made.
“People said I was crazy for the money I paid, but I had to have it,” West said. (Was Kardashian one of the naysayers?)
There are many similar sofas on the market right now, but this small ottoman looks and feels like a miniature polar bear sofa, making it the perfect place to rest your feet.
Concrete is a staple in Kardashian-West's home, and this indoor/outdoor pedestal table brings a touch of frugality without overwhelming the space.
Like Royère's polar bear sofa, Jeannerette's Chandigarh chair is a historic (and very expensive) piece of furniture that even Kardashian has endorsed. While the cane and blush version of this design is the most popular and is used in both Kardashian's home and Skims office, she also has a more expensive upholstered version that surrounds her dining table. I am.
This Wayfair version is one-tenth the price of the Jeanneret original and can withstand occasional liquid spills.
Of course, no Kardashian fan's home would be complete without a collection of tangible homewares designed by the “American Horror Story” actress herself. This bundle includes a cement tray, canister, and round container for the “ultimate vanity upgrade,” and if you're interested, a matching wastebasket ($129) and tissue box ($89) You can also purchase
Almost everything in Kardashian's home is white, cream, wood, or beige, with the exception of the bathroom plumbing. Starr's palatial bathroom includes a concrete bathtub for all four children, as well as a shower and multiple sinks with barely slit drains. All faucets are matte black, adding a sleek, modern feel.
The Japanese principle of wabi-sabi is a tenet of Vervoordt's work, and the Belgian architect is known for his affinity for Venetian plaster, which he used to cover most of Kimie's walls and surfaces.
Bring a little piece of an aesthetic philosophy that celebrates the imperfect and imperfect into your home with custom pieces from Etsy.
An easy way to add frugality is with an inexpensive vase that can double as a sculpture. Add dried flowers, or some kind of neutral bloom, and you've got an unusual, Kardashian-approved accessory.
Kardashian's kitchen has a lot of open shelving, so it's no surprise that her plates fit perfectly into her minimalist vibe. These flat glazed stoneware plates are truly useful whether you want to display them or not.
The Kardashians love marble. Who can forget the epic fight between Kim and his mother Kris Jenner over 10 Calacatta Gold marbles that her mother stole from her daughter's buried treasure? You probably won't spend a fortune on a solid marble chair, but you can add a little stone flair to your kitchen counter with this mortar and pestle.
If you couldn't get your hands on a perfume bottle made from a Kardashian's body mold, this is the next best thing. Tell your friends and family that you got the miniature bust at a museum or from the Skims founder himself.
Kardashian keeps her walk-in panties organized by storing ingredients, snacks, and spices in matching glass jars with light wood tops that perfectly match her home's aesthetic.
A set of chic stoneware mugs fits perfectly in the reality star's minimalist, concrete-heavy kitchen. You'll feel like a Kardashian when you drink your morning coffee with this white ceramic set from the Kanto region.