It's hard to look at Blake Lively's life—her adorable relationship with husband of 13 years, Ryan Reynolds, their four children, and paparazzi-covered outings with BFF Taylor Swift—and not feel a tinge of envy. But perhaps the most covetable part of it: her living space. Lively practically broke Instagram when she posted a photo of herself that showed a rare glimpse of her Tribeca loft.
Dressed in a figure-hugging, gold-sequin Michael Kors jumpsuit, the juxtaposition of her glam look with the rustic chicness of the room, complete with exposed ductwork, rough-hewn beams, clerestory windows, a barn door, and marble bathtub made her followers swoon.
The post, with over 3.4 million likes (Lively has over 43 million followers), garnered plenty of supportive comments. One playfully said, "I just want to make the bed," while others expressed genuine appreciation for the authenticity. "I love that your first photo is you looking stunning with an unmade bed. Thanks for keeping it real for all of us real peeps," another wrote.
Her bedding is from online retailer The Citizenry, and it perfectly captures the relaxed sophistication of the space. Lively specifically chose the Stonewashed Linen Duvet ($289) in olive, available in 10 other colors (including trendy sage and Aegean blue). If you prefer the look of a put-together bed over a tousled one, mix and match colors or keep it monochromatic, and don't forget pillow shams for a finishing touch. The texture is just as important as the look, and the French flax fabric of this duvet puts emphasis on coziness.
It’s no surprise that Lively mentions her love of interior design in the caption of the photo, reflected in the impeccable style of her home.
“...and yes I low key moonlight as an interior designer but please don’t tell bc I definitely don’t want the world to know that I have a hidden talent which I require external validation on," she jokingly wrote in the caption.
It seems her secret is out, and the world is clamoring for her tips and more pictures of her downtown abode. Even MTV Cribs got in on the act, posting a comment with an invitation to appear on the series. If she takes them up on the offer, that marble bathtub needs a moment of its own.