Viola Davis Takes Us Inside Her Modern Home

Viola Davis is no stranger to the spotlight. As a celebrated actress and producer, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Tony Awards, and she is the sole African American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.

Today we step away from the big screen to take a look inside this icon’s home which she shares with her husband Julius Tennon – himself an acclaimed actor and their 12 year old daughter.

The couple’s home is a peaceful refugee, a beautiful mix of traditional and modern home design full of stunning inspiration.
But more than beautiful, the home is also filled with meaningful design choices and a peaceful atmosphere where the couple finds calm and a sense of refuge away from the bustle of Hollywood.

The celebrity couple, which has been together for more than 20 years, has just renovated their abode with the help of Los Angeles-based interior designer Michaela Cadiz. The striking home blends traditional and modern home design – with some pops of colours and stunning patterns.

According to the interior designer, the couple wanted a place in which they could totally relax – a peaceful haven in which to renew their energy and a unique space that could be beautiful for the eyes and spirit.

During the renovation process, the couple was also working on The Woman King movie. As a result, many inspirations for the home also came from the stunning landscape and culture of South Africa.

Our first stop in this home tour is at the adjoining Dining and Living area where Barnaba Fornasetti’s cloud wallpaper covers the walls. The renowned pattern, which has long been a favourite among design experts, is contradictory in that it simultaneously conveys calm and chaos. The gentle grisaille colour scheme of the cloudscape gives it a pillowy, dreamlike appearance from a distance. And when examined more closely, the sky image changes to a windy one.

Besides the perfect wallpaper choice, the dining room also features an antique dining table in wood that is paired with elegant dining chairs and a sculptural suspension lamp. At the same time, we notice some touches of the traditional style combined with modern pieces in the living space.

From the living and dining area, we head to the heart of this modern home design, the kitchen – where a stunning island covered with white marble and stunning glass globe pendants make the statement that the room needs and emanates elegant vibes.

Within the primary bedroom, we see that they opted for a minimal vibe where they could find the perfect space to relax, meditate and enjoy quality time together. Even though they had a minimal vibe in the bedroom, some patterns were added to the cushions and bed linens to add a unique character to the room.