ready2fly Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Oh! Holy! Hell! It's amazing and looks like him. The wood work alone makes it gorgeous before you add the furnishings. I hope he is able to enjoy it for many years. Can you imagine trying to baby proof that place? If it ever needed it, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Wait a minute, how did they get pics of Gerry's actual apartement? Seems odd that he would allow that info out there like that, is it really his place in NY? If so then he must be going to be there alot if he has invested that much effort into it. I think because Elvis R. {the designer} got permission to add them to his website because he has his works displayed from various clients that he decorates for on his website, I'm not sure though if this is how they were added His website shows his work and he is really good http://www.elvisr.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ski Bum Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Definitely a lair for a Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Just a question,did they ever get photos of the roof top garden online? Elvis, the decorator/designer, updated his site here Wait a minute, how did they get pics of Gerry's actual apartement? Seems odd that he would allow that info out there like that, is it really his place in NY? If so then he must be going to be there alot if he has invested that much effort into it. Photos are from on-line sources from the designer, architect and builder. I'm editing to add... Interview where Gerry mentions his place in NYC 1/20 - Gerard Butler "First Magazine" interview and a Vanity Fair article that mention's Gerry's designer (they were at the same party - http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/200...line-party.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liisa Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Wow so that is his place in Chelsea. It does have a Scottish castle feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan~Sporran Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 From Gerry's recent interviews his house in L.A. isn't in Santa Monica, it abutts Griffith Park which puts it in the Hollywood Hills. That isn't near the current fires, but there were 3 or 4 fires in Griffith Park last year, and I think they were all set by the same person. No homes were lost, but it is still scary when fire is that close. I'm not sure if he was already in the house at that time. I'd love to know if his L.A. house is decorated in a similar theme as his Chelsea loft, or if he went in a completely different direction for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well, we know he has a gorgeous front door and a pinball machine in the living room. Suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirsan Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Who said he had a pinball machine in his living room? I thought I heard him say he had an arcade room with a pinball machine. Did I hear that wrong? What are the chances we will get to see his CA home and his finished NY home? I heard he had a designer working on his NY home somewhere. I thought it was GREAT like it was. He's a great designer, why would he need anyone else, except to hunt the things he wants? Love him absolutely, Yes, Darlin, YOU!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Just a question,did they ever get photos of the roof top garden online? Elvis, the decorator/designer, updated his site here Wait a minute, how did they get pics of Gerry's actual apartement? Seems odd that he would allow that info out there like that, is it really his place in NY? If so then he must be going to be there alot if he has invested that much effort into it. Photos are from on-line sources from the designer, architect and builder. I'm editing to add... Interview where Gerry mentions his place in NYC 1/20 - Gerard Butler "First Magazine" interview and a Vanity Fair article that mention's Gerry's designer (they were at the same party - http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/200...line-party.html THANKS BARBARA!! So that's his rooftop? It reminds me of the villa's in Italy What a cool little getaway in the middle of the crazy NYC streets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afassetta Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Who said he had a pinball machine in his living room? I thought I heard him say he had an arcade room with a pinball machine. Did I hear that wrong? What are the chances we will get to see his CA home and his finished NY home? I heard he had a designer working on his NY home somewhere. I thought it was GREAT like it was. He's a great designer, why would he need anyone else, except to hunt the things he wants? Love him absolutely, Yes, Darlin, YOU!!!!!! http://www.esquire.com/features/gerard-butler-interview-0809 Here is the link to the Esquire interview in July this year where the interviewer mentions he has a pinball machine and a pool table in his living room. I believe this was his LA home. The interviewer mentions that he didn't know who he was but alludes to never watching movies until he came to Cali. I think... He says "I send a quick text to my editor as I park the car: "Guy's got a nice house, that's for sure." The front door makes me feel as if I'm in Europe, where a door could be four hundred years old." Now deducing that you can't park a car at the front door of the penthouse, I'm thinking this was his LA home. I have seen the pics of the penthouse and don't see any pool table or pinball machine. Maybe he does have a game room in NY. I would be happy to volunteer to go to each house and check. I would report the news back ...... eventually.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Did Gerry pick the things in the appartment ? I didn't think he was that into design and I thought he'd have more browns and leather or suede. It's really nice but I just don't see him as roman baroque type of guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Did Gerry pick the things in the appartment ? I didn't think he was that into design and I thought he'd have more browns and leather or suede. It's really nice but I just don't see him as roman baroque type of guy Besides the articles mentioned in the previous posts which have mentions of his apartment decorating, there's an article from June '07 here from the NY Times, with Gerry quoted after shopping for his place... and you can see the painting mentioned in the Gallery in several of the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 The painting on celling is pretty cool. Though it does look like something from the Borgia or Medici palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender1960 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 To show you where my priorities are, the beauty of NYC loft living is hardwood floors and open space which means I see lots of room to dance and party in that main level living room area of Gerry's loft. Coming from a building family, new home construction, some of the construction choices puzzle me but that's the bane of converting older buildings so I notice stupid things like the one bathroom, the sink placement is strange. We don't know much about the LA house but I love the turret type tower at the very top of the house where that room appears to have windows all around. The view must be fabulous. And even if he doesn't stay in LA as much right now, you never know where the next set of movies will bring him, real estate is always a good investment most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matreshka Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 The pictures are nice but they look too stylish for me, they don't have any soul, I can't imagine Gerry in this place. It's too dark and really medieval for me, kind of Roman style. It reminded me of a nice hotel Colosseum in a German amusement park all done in the style of ancient Rome. It has a nice style and lots of beautiful decorations but looks impersonal. Again this is my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) The apartment AFTER GB moved in You might want to take a look at these. ETA: Changed link and wanted to add, check out the groceries at the foot of the steps, the stuff on the kitchen counter, etc. Edited November 24, 2009 by Catwoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matreshka Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I wonder if the painting on the ceiling and chandeliers were inspired by POTO in a way... Thanks for the link Catwoman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 According to published interviews, Gerry was very involved in all the choices that went into his NY loft. There is a lot of 'old world' but there's also a lot of whimsy. You can get a sense of some very personal associations in some of the furnishings, too. (And not just chandeliers.) Pictures inevitably distory perspective, lighting and color values, no matter how good the pics are. I like it, and like it even more because it is not just what's trendy but reflects a unique and individual design sense. Most of the photos were with natural light and before Gerry was actually living there. Now that he's made it his part-time home, I'm sure the warmth factor is just fine. jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender1960 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I would have to agree that while I find that wide open living/dining area great to entertain a large group of people and dancing all around on the hardwood floor, ah I can hear Lolitta toe nails click click clicking across that floor as well, imagine that Tom Cruise moment in Risky Business, doing the slide half dressed etc to your favourite rocking music.......from a female viewpoint, it is a little shall we say Spartan and not so cozy for perhaps more intimate company, bwah. Of course that would fit with the castle analogy. True castles are not cozy per se having seen a few like Dover Castle. However I suspect other areas are more cozy, ehem. Edited November 25, 2009 by lavender1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixgirl Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I don't think any of us know Gerry enough to say whether or not the apartment would reflect him. It obviously does, as has been pointed out that he was integral in the decorating of it. I think Gerry has great taste! Better than sports stuff all over the place! I love the loft. I love how there's so much to look at and the castle/Mediterranean feel to it. I can also hear Lolita's toenails clicking on the floor. What a cute image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rendita Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I agree, Lisa and I also love it. I could definitely live there and nooooo...........no innuendo.......I just really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender1960 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes it certainly beats the [Canadian] flag curtains, sport memorabilia, beer can collection, large porn DVD/tape collection and posters of nude or near nude women all over the walls, not talking about a Rubens painting either, bachelor scenario....bwah. You'd better run and run quick if you run into that because that boy is still emotionally arrested at his college years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themis380 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I love the dark colors and openess. different types and styles of wood and leather material. the only part I don't like is the kitchen-i do love the openess though. it feels like a mini castle with modern and old mixed together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan~Sporran Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I like that it gives us a reflection of Gerry, what he likes and chooses for himself and his own home. Whether or not it is my taste is irrelevant because I'm about 100% certain that he'll never be inviting me to live there nor will I be in the income bracket to purchase it if he ever decides to sell it one day. What I do love is the "Phantom" flair it has, it makes me feel as if he still has an emotional connection to that part, much like so many of his fans do. That may not be the case, maybe it was all about giving it an old world European feel and not at all about Phantom, but it allows me to think it could be Phantomesque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender1960 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I love the dark colors and openess. different types and styles of wood and leather material. the only part I don't like is the kitchen-i do love the openess though. it feels like a mini castle with modern and old mixed together. We women like large kitchens even if we don't cook in them, bwah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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