Today AD is welcomed to Los Angeles by actor Karen Gillan for a look inside her cozy, pub-like home. The _Dr. Who_ and Marvel Universe star recently moved into the traditional early-1900s cottage with her husband, comedian Nick Kocher, setting out to design their first home together. The couple enlisted Pierce & Ward, an AD100 studio known for creating lived-in spaces with an old-world feel and a dash of glamor. After tearing down a series of bland renovations and adding elegant finishes like built-in bookshelves and wainscotting, the designers got to work. “It’s exactly what I wanted,” says Gillan of her newly decorated home and its traditional two-story layout overlooking a tree-shaded backyard. “I could never live in a modern space because it would kill my energy.”

Karen Gillan reprises her role as ‘Nebula’ in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening May 5, 2023.

See more of Karen's home here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/tour-actor-karen-gillans-home-a-california-cottage-with-scottish-charm

Shop Karen Gillian’s home style!

*Lighting*
(Similar) Rejuvenation Ansel 6-Light Chandelier: https://fave.co/3oIZBHs
(Similar) Chairish Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Lamp: https://fave.co/41EBBDD
(Similar) Etsy Vintage Table Lamp: https://fave.co/3oG6pFz
(Similar) West Elm Curvilinear Wall Sconce: https://fave.co/3oPsvW7

*Furniture/bedding*
(Similar) Arhaus Marina Sofa: https://fave.co/41XwSNg
(Similar) Joss & Main End Table: https://fave.co/3oNYqpT
(Similar) Wayfair 34” Chess Table: https://fave.co/3VaSrHP
Chairish American of Martinsville Burl Wood Lighted Dry Bar: https://fave.co/4486QIU
(Similar) Etsy Vintage Hand Crochet Coverlet: https://fave.co/449sQDA

*Accessories*
Chris Lowell, 31 Days #62, 2011: https://fave.co/3nc4sAf
(Similar) Rejuvenation Audrey Low Round Glass Vase: https://fave.co/41HWFJJ
Altuzarra Vintage Cocktail Glasses: https://fave.co/3Vc42Xu
(Similar) 1stdibs Contemporary Balloon Vase: https://fave.co/40IEXV8
(Similar) Anthropologie Aurora Candlestick: https://fave.co/41YZMfP
Smeg Electric Kettle: https://amzn.to/3n44sT3
(Similar) West Elm Letterboard: https://fave.co/3AuloVO
(Similar) Pottery Barn Faux Mohair Blanket: https://fave.co/3L8A8OX
(Similar) Stripe Tissue Box Cover: https://amzn.to/3oJxM1y
Aesop Hand Soap: https://amzn.to/3V91p8A
(Similar) Signature Hardware Brass Toilet Paper Holder: https://amzn.to/449Dg5R
(Similar) Society 6 Highland Cow Print: https://fave.co/40IxzZZ

*Wallpaper/rugs*
(Similar) Revival Rugs Seino Oriental Rug: https://fave.co/40EXfXm
Decorators Best GP&J Baker Ramayana Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3L8du9G
(Similar) Farrow & Ball Stripe Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3VaDyFt
Decorators Best Sanderson Tally Ho! Wallpaper: https://fave.co/41GoamS
Decorators Best Mulberry Grand Flying Ducks Sage Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3HgWvAW

When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.


Photographs by Chris Lowell www.chrislowellphotography.com https://www.jacksonfineart.com/artists/chris-lowell/

Director: Meg Sutton
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Daniel Finn
Talent: Karen Gillan
Producer: Chase Lewis
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Associate Producer: Josh Crowe
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Camera Operator: Brooke Mueller
Audio: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Talent Booker: Tracy Shaffer
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Junior Editor: Paul Tael
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Colorist: Oliver Eid

Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU
Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34

ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.