On The Set: Gossip Girl's Bass/Van der Woodsen Apartment

Living Room done up in red, white, and turquoise. It's a mix of sharp modern lines (the white sofas, the coffee table), touches of Asian influence (red pillows), and even a glimpse of traditional flair (like the armchairs). And let's not forget the glamour: a pop art portrait and a shrine to the all-mighty Prada.

The Home Office, complete with an x-base desk featuring drawers that open on both sides, a classic Eames lounge chair covered in what looks like a Missoni chevron fabric (drool), and sweeping views of...a fake New York skyline. (Fun fact we learned on the Warner Bros. Lot Tour awhile ago: Studios print city scapes on rolls of fabric that when backlit really do give the illusion of city lights).

The Kitchen. Based on the few episodes we've seen, it seems like these characters would be using this area exclusively to store vodka in the freezer. Regardless, we're intrigued by the blue panels...mainly because we're not sure what they're doing there exactly...

This could be our favorite room in the whole place: the dining room has just the right amount of textures and colors. Despite the size of the art on the wall, it's matched close enough to the wall color that it's not obtrusive yet still holds interest. We love the black chandelier, the Cherner chairs, and the marble-topped Danish table. As for the red shag rug, sure it's not practical in a real life setting...but, uh, doesn't it look nice?

And finally: Serena's bedroom. According to the show's stylist, Serena's sense of style was based loosely around Kate Moss' anything goes attitude. Like her wardrobe, Serena's bedroom is mish mash of glamour clichés (metallic pillows! Gold satin sheets!), designer statements (the Bourgie lamp on her nightstand), vintage finds (that nightstand looks like something we'd seen on Craigslist), and the unexpected (gold polka dot panels / headboard).

Obviously, nothing says "I'm an Upper East Side reformed-but-relapsed bad girl" like a photo of...glittery eyeshadow!

Check out all the info on this Gossip Girl set at InStyle, including a "Get This Look" feature.

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[ Production Designer by Loren Weeks; Set Decoration by Christina K. Tonkin. Photos from InStyle.com ]

I love this show. Is that wrong. Also I've been meaning to highlight Dan's Brooklyn Bedroom for a while what with his great blue and book wall!

posted by laure on October 1st 2008 at 3:05pm
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i love love love the missoni chair... love love :)

posted by elinka189 on October 1st 2008 at 3:09pm
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I love this apartment!
I hate the story lines in this show, but I love watching it.
I can't get enough of looking at their clothes and the decor.

posted by rhianna on October 1st 2008 at 3:19pm
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yes, dan's place is WAAAAAAAAAY better.

posted by mariegael on October 1st 2008 at 6:33pm
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Is that BLUE carpet I see in the living room?
Now I don't feel so bad about having it in my apartment!

Now, how to score a lounger upholstered in Missoni.

posted by marc from vancouver on October 2nd 2008 at 5:42am
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Love the styling on Gossip Girl. 90210 looks so cheap and un-hip by comparison.

posted by gquaker on October 2nd 2008 at 5:47am
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That reupholstered Eames lounger is heinous! NO!!

No need to screw up a classic with incongruous flame stitch.

posted by nashdp on October 2nd 2008 at 8:17am
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eames lounger is amazing. looking for a cheap knock-off with upholstery in poor condition to duplicate this.

posted by amt230 on October 3rd 2008 at 6:13am
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Awesome article. Can you do one from the movie Penelope (Christina Ricci, Reese Witherspoon)?

posted by dianosaur on October 9th 2008 at 1:28pm
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i looooove gissis girl, the fashoin, the decor, it is all there :)
it's definitely a guilty pleasure i do not intend on giving up any time soon ;)

dianosaur, i agree penelope had amazing fashion and decor, i would love a spread on that :)

posted by elinka189 on December 9th 2008 at 2:26pm
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Ok everyone, I need your help. I'm trying to identify the wallpaper in the foyer of the Waldorf apartment on Gossip Girl. The paper is cream with iridescent, sort of silverish flowers.

Does anyone know the line it's from, and the pattern name? Your help is much appreciated!!

posted by jenny1 on December 9th 2008 at 7:11pm
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Does anyone know who the artist of the pop art portrait is??

I'm looking for something just like that!

Thanks!!

posted by Marini28 on January 30th 2009 at 8:28pm
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can you do the same thing for Chuck's room? please ? i would really appreciate..i couldn't find it anywhere..c'mon guys, help me :)

posted by Hermes on February 8th 2009 at 10:27am
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I am trying to track down the Prada Marfa pop-art print -where can I get it? I've googled for hours looking and no luck.

posted by shefindsim on March 30th 2009 at 7:03am
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Hey,
If you were looking for the Prada Marfa sign hanging in their living room, just go to worksonwhatever.com and scroll down. All the information to order it (from the Art Production Fund, which produced it), is right there!

posted by pradamarfa on July 6th 2009 at 11:09am
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At a garage sale I stumbled upon the wooden living room chair at the far left of the second picutre. Now I want another, and can't seem to find the designer anywhere. I know I have seen it, but cannot seem to re-find them. Does anyone recognize it?

posted by jmiller on July 6th 2009 at 7:02pm
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