A Sneak Peek Inside Kanye West's Apartment
When celebrities decorate their homes, they tend to go all out with their designs. They have plenty of money on hand to do so, of course, but more importantly, these celebs are looking to make their homes into retreats that can serve as a sanctuary in a world filled with paparazzi. Singer Kanye West's brand-new New York apartment, which is being designed by Claudio Silvestrin, is tranquil and minimalist to an extreme degree, with the sort of layout that only a ridiculous amount of money can buy.
Above, a view of the kitchen is shown. More pictures are after the jump.
[via just jared]
Overview of the whole apartment:
The bathroom, featuring a "freestanding stone basin":
The lounge area:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Ozzy Jan 24th 2007 10:24AM
Wow, I feel more relaxed just looking at it. Not for everyone, i'm sure, but I can dig the use of shades and minor color differences. Very euphoric.
Hone Watson Jan 24th 2007 6:19PM
Ok this is way to minimalist for my liking although it is a nice contrast to some of the ridiculous bling you see in hiphop.
Hone
meg Jan 24th 2007 7:11PM
i would do alot more blue(my fav. color) but its cool over all
Matt Jan 24th 2007 10:10PM
I'm in real estate in Manhattan, and what he did completely devalued that apartment. If it is actually a one bedroom as pictured then it would be the most overpriced 1BR in the building for sure. Celebs are cool and all, but you don't pay more for a place because one lived there. I like Kanye, this I dont like.
cannon Jan 25th 2007 7:11AM
hideous
juiceman Jan 26th 2007 5:29AM
Honestly, thats how I would make my place look if I thought I was a god.
JW-C Jan 27th 2007 8:06AM
I like it. There's just enough warmth coming through from the stone and wood but I hope some colour is introduced in soft furnishings and decorative pieces. Light, neutral greens, browns and shades of grey work really well in this space. For added depth, reflective surfaces such as brushed copper and silver would also work well.
tommy t Jan 29th 2007 8:27PM
wares the toilet?
darrick Jan 29th 2007 8:48PM
This looks like a maze and he's the mouse lost in it!!!
Ronald Jan 29th 2007 9:09PM
I'd rather do time in an insane asylum!
tisha Jan 29th 2007 9:25PM
kanye do the damn thang remember to live every day like its your last!
Ghetto Chef Jan 29th 2007 9:27PM
That's a damn shame! And what's really messed up about it is, that he paid a lot of money for that cemetary look a like crib....
covyzoo Jan 29th 2007 9:29PM
Where's the furniture? You have to be kidding that someone actually spent money to make their home look so sterile and cold.
laur-Ahhh Jan 29th 2007 9:44PM
One word....weird.
jackie Jan 29th 2007 9:44PM
It's way too boring. THERE IS NO FURNITURE. It seriously looks like a jail cell or something. Come on Kanye where are you trying to go with this seriously.
v Jan 29th 2007 9:47PM
stupid, just plain stupid. It's so impractical not even he will feel at home. But you know what they say
"People with taste should get money. Those with money should get taste" It's cool for a gallery or museum. I agree w/ NY real estate. He'll never get the return he put into it
John A. Williams Jan 29th 2007 9:51PM
Nice! www.myspace.com/johnawilliams
John A. Williams Jan 29th 2007 9:51PM
Nice! www.myspace.com/johnawilliams
Geri Jan 29th 2007 10:16PM
Wow!! This is what money buys...and you pay for a designer to make your home look like a rat maze! Anything to cause some weird attention. It's awfully white brotha...and sterile...looks like the nut house...Doesn't look like it has one comfortable, warm spot to relaz...Wow again...
Nikki Jan 29th 2007 10:20PM
OMG What a freakin Moron I dont even see a toilet unless it is a mini thing that looked like a sink why would anyone want something so plain and all white with no comfortable sitting areas for guests to just hang out and not worry about if they need to put plastic down on your rock hard looking all white couch and all that tile looks cold and a great place to create an echo.... He was a fool when he said that bush doesnt like black ppl and he is still a big dumbass