Renowned for throwing their lavish parties, soirees, and opulent dinner events, these celebrities make entertaining at home an occasion for every guest to remember. Let's take a tour of some of their remarkable homes.
Uncover the Luxury of Celebrity Homes
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz's "The Razor House"
The "Songs In A Minor" star with her husband, photographed in her "The Razor House". This house was constructed to provide seaside views from every angle. Delicately situated on top of a rock, it gives a colossal appearance. Spanning 11,545 square feet, it is a blend of white concrete, stainless steel, stone, walnut, and glass. An essence of Brutalist yet airy minimalism, with rooftop terraces that capture the ocean's beauty and an underground garage. Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and her husband, rapper and music producer Swizz Beatz reportedly paid over US$20 million for this mansion. According to the Wall Street Journal, they purchased the home after it had been on the market for about a year. The US$20.8 million sale price is about US$10 million less than its original listed price of US$30 million. Brutalist lines and striking architecture make up The Razor House. It features four bedrooms, a library, a cinema, two steam rooms, a living room with a fireplace, and a custom Ralph Lauren pool table. The couple regale their guests with wine and nibbles in this jaw-dropping living room overlooking the coastline. The entire house is also made of glass, providing beautiful coastline views.Naomi Campbell's Kenyan Villa
Naomi Campbell desired to live in a calm and peaceful environment away from the hectic lives of supermodels in London and New York. The expansive space is a modest luxury, filled with natural light and a neutral, earthy colour scheme. It may be the abundance of natural light and earthy materials, but the huge stretches don't feel intimidating. The house is made from many materials, such as woven elements and locally-sourced natural fabric. Bright airy views in this living area greet the swimming pool. With a saltwater pool extension directly into the living area, the house blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor space. Campbell picks up bits of furniture from Marrakesh and Senegal, but the majority is locally acquired from Malindi. The home is rife with remarkable woodwork from Malindi's artisans. She has beautiful hand-carved wooden doors by award-winning artist Armando Tanzini. Makuti-thatched roofs are a striking feature of Kenyan architectural heritage. Many oversized Latika lanterns hang from rafters hailing from Morocco and Egypt. The villa has a saltwater pool that extends outdoors from the centre of her living room, ideal for a quick dip. When entertaining, she has twin voile-curtained pergolas that serve as the perfect space for large family-style dinners.Boy George's Hampstead Mansion
Celebrity interior designer Kelly Hoppen with Boy George. Kelly Hoppen, CBE, is one of the few designers with the foresight to tackle the magnificent three-story Gothic mansion that belongs to Culture Club vocalist Boy George. Although it differs in architecture, George's home was constructed in the 1860s and features stunning period features, including restored stained-glass windows, wrought iron balustrades, and vaulted ceilings. George has owned the house for almost 40 years; he bought the Hampstead mansion in 1984 when he started gaining notoriety. Not long ago, he put the mansion for sale, reportedly seeking GBP 17 million (US$29.6 million). Highlighting George's remarkable collection of artwork was essential to the endeavour. Using George's artwork, many of which the singer and DJ made, Hoppen added: "pops of colour and playfulness throughout the home, adding new depth and dimension to the neutral scheme." He described his collection as "vibrant" and "expansive." The house's interiors feel modern gloss thanks to the solid ceramics and soft grey Italian marble accents that blend with the artwork. To create a fascinating contrast between the old and the modern, Hoppen took care to maintain the house's Gothic vaulted ceilings and elaborate balustrades on the staircase as the main features. The pillared archways that flank the sitting and eating area of the house, where George enjoys reading and writing, make just as much of a statement as the fantastic spiral staircase at the centre of the building. A big, open kitchen space in a lick of yellow allows George to meal prep while talking to guests. Bright, neon-coloured art is everywhere in the estate, including the cosy living room with its black Tamo wood coffee table and fish-eye mirror on the wall. Hoppen used bold, clean, curving forms and neutral-coloured furniture throughout the house to balance the Gothic architecture.Martha Stewart's Maine Home
Martha Stewart gave the second home to end all first homes a royal name. Stewart's amazing holiday home, "Skylands," was first constructed in 1925 as a summer residence for the family of Edsel Ford. Architect Duncan Candler created the three-storey, twelve-bedroom home on 63 acres with a view of Seal Harbour on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The hilltop where it was built is reached by a steep, winding road that traces the shoreline and terminates with a pink-granite gravel drive on the edge of Acadia National Park. When Stewart purchased the property in 1997, almost everything was original, including the kitchen's antique Frigidaire refrigerators and the Fords' silver, glassware, China, and linens. Given her well-known green thumb and earthy taste, it is unsurprising that Stewart has surrounded the house with thick vegetation, including fir trees, spruces, maples, ferns, and kiwi vines that embrace the main building. Patio-themed parties are a signature style for Stewart's lavish meal settings. In addition to spending long weekends there throughout the year, Stewart also spends a portion of time in July and August at the property, where she has hosted gatherings of up to 100 guests.Oprah Winfrey's Spectacular Waterfront Estate
In 2018, Oprah Winfrey spent over US$8.3 million on a 43-acre house on Orcas Island, adding to her collection of idyllic retreats. The beachfront property, called Madroneagle, included a main house that was 7,303 square feet and had four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Reclaimed woodwork, radiant heat floors, a stone fireplace, and a kitchen with an integrated pizza oven were all features of the rustic haven. A wine cellar, Asian garden, and sauna were among the other great features. Additionally, there is a guesthouse on the property that is almost 3,000 square feet. Because she was too busy to spend time at the mansion, Winfrey eventually sold it for US$14 million in 2021. She has hosted many dinner gatherings where guests leave with good memories.Cardi B & Offset's Grand Atlanta Home
Even though Cardi B has risen to the ranks of music and life, she continues to show off her money. Cardi B and Offset most likely gave themselves and their daughter Kulture one of the costliest Christmas presents: a mansion that cost only around US$5.75 million. The 22,000-square-foot estate in Atlanta was constructed in 2006 and spans 5.7 acres of stunning terrain. It features a spacious, light-filled living room to entertain guests and a well-stocked wine cellar for those wine-tasting gatherings. This cosy-looking study would make you want to curl up with a book even if you haven't read a word in years, and the kitchen has a vintage allure that tempts you to cook even if you can't. Cardi B and her husband are wine enthusiasts. Offset will have a studio, Cardi B will have her own walk-in closet and makeup room, and Kulture will undoubtedly get a larger play area than our office.RuPaul's Beverly Hills Mansion
RuPaul Andre Charles and Martyn Lawrence Bullard are the most blissfully matched clients and decorators. RuPaul is the queen of drag, and Bullard is a staple of the AD100. They bought a mansion in Beverly Hills as their new home base. RuPaul explains, "We trusted Martyn because we've always loved his aesthetic." Bullard draped his magician's shroud over an opulent but uninspired 1980s home, transforming it into a Hollywood Regency fever dream. The accent green on furniture and decor pair perfectly well with the monochrome theme. By altering the mansard roof, rearranging the colonnades and railings, and incorporating other neoclassical elements, Bullard transformed the house's appearance. The formal living room to the right is adorned with jewel-toned textiles and pagoda-shaped accents that pay homage to Tony Duquett. To the left is the stunning ballroom, a coup de théâtre adorned with various enormous disco balls and pictures of celebrities. The dining room features RuPaul's favourite colour orange embellished on the dining chairs. RuPaul's favourite colour, orange, is also used in the kitchen and breakfast area next to it, the performer's lacquered office, and the opulent main bedroom. The entertainer's two gigantic closets house his extensive collection of suits and gowns and a queen's ransom in glittering bijoux. Landscape architect James Hyatt redesigned the garden to highlight the atmosphere of classic Beverly Hills opulence and the neoclassical influences that adorn the interiors.For more jaw-dropping luxury homes to discover, click here.