Zooey Deschanel & Jonathan Scott’s NYC Maximalist Apartment
Step off the elevator and the apartment announces itself with a theatrical entrance that practically pulls you inside.
First Impression — The Entryway That Sets the Tone
There’s a printed mural that Zooey calls “magical” and that instantly reads like a storybook doorway.
They raised the ceilings and added plaster crown moldings to turn a small foyer into a real moment .
The wallpaper was a love-at-first-sight choice and it’s meant to wow every guest the second they arrive .
Lantern reproductions and hand-done plaster moldings lift the eye and sell the apartment’s vintage-meets-new narrative .
The arch and a statement light fixture tease the eclectic layers waiting beyond the door .
Kitchen & Entertaining — Big Moves for Everyday Life
The kitchen was rebuilt to be the social engine of the home, not a tiny closet anymore.
A slab of stone becomes the tactile anchor of the room — “I’m obsessed with the stone,” Zooey says.
They kept the aesthetic old‑fashioned while choosing modern tech, like an induction ILVE range that looks classic.
Jonathan custom‑designed a hood to match the range’s knobs so the metal details read as one cohesive piece.
No recessed lights here — every fixture is deliberate, layered, and theatrical to create mood across the day.
Panel-ready appliances tuck the coffee station away so counters can be clean and camera‑ready at a moment’s notice.
Living Room & Music — Maximalist Comfort with Hidden Tech
This living area is “entertainment central”: lush seating, patterned textiles, and an easy pull‑you‑in energy.
The room reads layered and lived-in rather than museum‑quiet — fabrics mix boldly but feel cozy together.
They added a grand piano because music is central to how the space functions and feels at night.
There’s a pro karaoke setup that hides away when not in use, so parties can flip from intimate to full sing‑along with no fuss.
Custom rugs and upholstery were commissioned to tie color lines through the room, pulling disparate pieces into one story .
Antiques — like Murano glass chandeliers — are sprinkled in to give character that reads collected, not staged.
Private Terraces — A Little English Garden in NYC
They carved out three private terraces so multiple rooms get an outdoor moment and sunlight breaks the apartment’s depth.
None of the terraces were private before — ironwork, tile, and planting were all custom added to create pockets of privacy.
Each terrace that faces the rear of the property has its own identity, a tiny outdoor room with bespoke details.
The greenery and trellis treatments intentionally nod to an English garden vibe they love from LA, so the terraces feel calm and verdant.
Plaster sconces were worked seamlessly into the architecture so transitions between indoors and out read intentional.
Even small details like hand‑worked pillars and consistent stone tie the outdoor rooms back to the interior palette.
Bedroom & Baths — Textural, Calm Retreats
The bedroom is built to feel peaceful and textural, with embroidered wallpaper that adds depth without shouting.
Both partners chose the palette together, and the result is a layered, antique-forward bedroom that still feels restful.
Nightstands get a cracked finish and a mural suggestion so pieces feel like they've always belonged there.
The bathroom pulls blues from the bedroom into tall panels of tile, translating the room’s paneling into marble and visual rhythm.
Young’s tile designs create vertical drama — those towering tile panels make the bath feel like a calm sculpture.
Everything from the paneling to the fixtures was considered so the private rooms stay cohesive and soothing .
Kids’ Room & Family Nooks — Playful Design, Clever Storage
The kids’ room is arguably the most joyful corner: a printed mural wallpaper that reads like a storybook backdrop.
They hid drawers everywhere and designed railings and millwork with hand‑cut leaves so storage is both secret and delightful.
The kids screamed the first time they saw it — it’s colorful, clever, and built so each child still has a sense of their own space .
Zooey snuck little motifs into the design (an owl, a touch of tartan) so each room feels personal and whimsically curated .
A topiary elephant becomes the kind of detail that turns morning routines into adventures and anchors the room’s playful scale.
Clever millwork and bespoke touches throughout the family nooks prove you can have maximum personality without sacrificing function .