Diane Keaton's bedroom furniture is the best take on Spanish revival I've ever seen – her black and white reimagining of mission style is so refreshing

Stephen Shadley, the actress's interior designer, embraces a black-and-white vision of the Spanish Revival style – it's equally cozy and chic

Diane Keaton
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When I think of the Spanish Colonial Revival look, I think of rustic natural wood, clay, and rough plasterwork. Though there's nothing wrong with this style, I have seen it done hundreds of times. Diane Keaton's bedroom makes the design brand new.

The bedroom furniture in Keaton's home follows the wooden convention but with one important twist: everything is stained extra dark, almost black. This dark stain against the classic white plaster walls creates a striking contrast. The vintage furniture brings an interesting twist to the modern color palette, creating a space that's unlike anything I've ever seen.

I love everything about this Spanish Revival space. First and foremost, I love how the room reflects Keaton's personal style. Diane Keaton has long been known as an enthusiast of a black and white color palette in her wardrobe, and the bedroom shows how she brings it into her home. It's a great inspiration point for those who want to take an established interior design style and inject their personal flair into the look.

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I also love how Keaton's design incorporates texture into the distinctly Western bedroom idea. From the boucle cushions on the bed, to the natural wood of the furniture to the gray patterned rug of the floor, it's full of beautiful materials that make eachother look more interesting and bold.

Finally, I adore how Keaton has brought color into the room using a deconstructed gallery wall, allowing the natural texture of the wall to shine rather than covering it up. On each of the side tables next to her bed, she has filled a different-sized collection of frames with colorful prints and photos arranged in an artful format. She has chosen a different format on each side of the bed for a refreshingly asymmetrical look. If you want to show off personal items but aren't sure how to tastefully, this is a great way to start.

If you're hoping to create a similar look, it's worth decorating with antiques and sourcing custom furniture. Stephen Shadley, Keaton's longtime interior designer, states: 'Di became an avid collector of vintage Monterey Furniture, and sometimes we designed our own king-size beds and TV cabinets made by artisans using faithful woods, finishes, and ironwork.'


For those replicating Keaton's look, I would also opt for choosing white bedding. The high contrast of this style against the black headboard and furniture is striking and bold, while simultaneously grounding. You can always add visual interest with brighter throw pillows, as Keaton has done.

Incorporating your personal style into your design can never be a bad thing, and by blending her personal style with the established Spanish revival look, Diane Keaton creates a bedroom that is a true work of art.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a London-based News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.