I'm a big fan of “The Good Wife” on CBS — the storylines are excellent. The series follows Alicia, a politician's wife who takes control of her own life after her husband is caught up in a very public political scandal that lands him in jail during Season 1. By Season 2 he is out and running for district attorney, while Alicia tries to hold on to some semblance of a normal life. If you'd like the full plot, you can read it here.
Set decorator Beth Kushnick did a fantastic job. The layout feels open, yet every room stays distinct from the next. The French doors are a great touch — they offer privacy and add character to the space. Here's what Beth had to say about the small details that go into building the sets: “As a set decorator I think it is all about the details! Even though things like a collection of fortunes from fortune cookies placed in a bowl in the kitchen (which was my eight-year-old daughter's contribution) or bedside table junk in the bedroom (coins, a random earring, a chiropractor’s business card) most likely will never be seen on screen, they give life to the sets and I find them very necessary to complete the lived-in feeling.”
Here is Alicia's living room. I love how Beth mixed different pieces for an eclectic look, and the bookcase wall makes the room feel genuinely welcoming.
Alicia's dining room. The walls are meant to be a deep eggplant shade, though they read as gray in the photo.
Alicia's kitchen. Clean lines and two-tone cabinetry give the room a contemporary feel. Isn't the frosted glass tile backsplash great? And who doesn't love a wine cooler in the kitchen.
Alicia's bedroom. I like the colors and the rail detailing here. The photo doesn't do it justice, but the bed linens carry a grain-pattern detail. I love the mirror vanity too. That said, the bedroom does feel staged, almost like a model home.
If you'd like more information about the products used on the show, check out CBS's website, where the designer talks all about them. If you ever get a chance to watch the show, you'll get a better tour of the place. I wouldn't mind living there — it feels very welcoming to me.
I actually own the exact same mirror, from the bedroom vanity, as the one shown. Bought it at a second hand shop for cheap but tried to return it because it's very, very heavy. I find it interesting how the mirror translates to film, considering that I know what it looks like up close...
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