I recently watched "Something's Gotta Give" again. Have you ever seen a movie and
felt like a house was an actual character in the movie? You find yourself
watching the house more than the actors?
That is the way I feel when I see Something's Gotta Give staring Diane Keaton,
Jack Nicholson, Amanda Peet and Keanu Reeves.
Beth Rubino, the set decorator, said "The house was like one of the main characters
in the movie. Designers' phones were ringing off the hook after it's release
in 2003 wanting their homes to look just like this beautiful house located
in Southampton, NY.
It is amazing how the house and interiors have stood the test of time over the
past sixteen years. It is not gray and isn't an open concept, but I think anyone
would be thrilled to live in this home!
Diane Keaton is in the foyer above.
The painting, behind Erica played by Diane and Harry played by Jack, in the foyer is by Kenton Nelson
Jack Nicholson collects art and he suggested that they use the "beach art of
Edward Henry Potthast. A reproduction of his Rockaway Beach is shown above
the mantle.
The sofas in the family room look white with a blue welt cord, but they are actually a very pale blue linen. The rug is a blue and white stripe dhurrie. The original rug was an antique that was to large (70 feet!) for the room, so they cut it in half and sewed it together. In the pictures you can see that the stripes don't match. You can find a similar looking rug at Aspen Carpet Designs
As we tour the house, you will see that bookshelves are scattered around the house.
In the movie, Erica, the character Diane Keaton plays is a writer.
Here you can get a feel for the size of the family room.
The fabric used for the slip-covered dining chairs is by Lee Jofa's (Bordeaux Toile)
It has been discontinued.
Above is a picture of the Lee Jofa's (Bordeaux Toile) You could get a similar
look with a linen print.
Out of all the rooms in this house, it is the kitchen that has created the most buzz and
biggest request to duplicate it. So many of the same features are still being used today!
The counter tops are actually painted wood made to look like soapstone. Like all of the rooms in the movie, it was built on a sound stage. There is a lot of smoke and mirrors
in the movie industry!
I am including this shot of Harry, in his casual attire, so you can see that this is
really a white kitchen.
In the Master Bedroom we find another wonderful beach art painting from artist,
Kenton Nelson and more bookcases.
I love this picture. It shows so much of Diane's character, Erica's personality!
Erica does all of her writing at her desk in the Master Bedroom bay area.
The pool area is off the family room.
The back of the house leading down to the ocean.
If you have never seen "Something's Gotta Give," I strongly recommend that you do!
The chemistry between these two actors is unbelievable, the appeal of the house
can't be denied, but it is just an all around feel good movie!
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Sources: Hooked on Houses, Architectural Digest, Between Naps on the Porch, Cote de Texas,
Linda Merrill
