This is a really beautiful home, I love how warm it is and the way that the colors have all managed to blend together into something so comforting. Fantastic job!

This is a long shot, but I'll wager that Rondell really, really likes the female form. Nothing wrong with that.

I wanted to see the elevator. Reminded me of Roald Dahl's "The Way Up to Heaven". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_Up_to_Heaven
Rondell, don't read that!

How weird. It's gorgeous, that's for sure, but even with the art it still feels a little cold and impersonal for me. And without it, it would look to me like a Las Vegas serviced apartment, though a very classy one indeed.

the lolita poster over the bed, next to the strategically placed mirror was a bit much for me...

That's so Raven! I knew I recognized him.

MAN PAD! Awesome :)

Very masculine - and how appropriate given that the owner is a man. I love your colors and lighting. Well done!

Ooh it's the guy from "That's So Raven!" In other news, despite being quite glamourous your pad is very cavish yet soothing. I love your choice in light fixtures and love the wording in the bathroom. What a cool idea. Got to steal it.

orgy-chic

Love it! This says to me: The guy who lives here must lurve women and probably knows how to treat them like queens! Orgasm-chic! LOL

everything is very sexy and sensual, except the screening of Austin Powers.

Dark without being dreary, earthy, elemental. When the space is large like this, I appreciate this kind of dark, discrete design.

Love the Lolita poster as headboard!

Looks like the place is built for sex, lol.

I'd say he got his point across.

Love the cozy colors. It definitely looks like a man lives there ... alone.

so a person expressing himself is "abnormal obsession" smh.

Ok, I just have to weigh in here, can't hold back.

This is it, as a female visiting his place by viewing all the women images, what I'm left wondering is this a man who objectifies women?

Seondly, as a woman visiting his place, albeit on AT or even in person, I'm most definitely turned off by this exposition as it's way to much and in my humble opinion could convey more of an obsession,which I find rather creepy.

Warm, cozy, yet very boring mancave is what comes to mind. Although the colour scheme is great, dark yet warm, the furnishings are too suburban-glam for my taste. Some nice elements, though, like the lighting and the Lolita poster headboard.

I think this home is so fluid that it's incredible. Every little detail looks hand-tailored to the home. The color scheme is a bit dark for my tastes, but it just works here and looks very natural. As far as the nudes- in the credits it says that he took them himself, so I think it's pretty cool that he's featured his own art. It's obviously something he is passionate about (as many people are). Also, Kubrick is an amazing director and Lolita is an incredible film. Not to mention that the poster is aesthetically pleasing in the space.

I wouldn't imply he has an "abnormal obsession" lol...I just think he seems like he's trying WAY too hard to have a "sexy" home and it comes off cheap and cheesy to me. It has nothing to do with being prude (which I'm not) --I enjoy nude art...I thought Nabokov's book was great...I like large mirrors in small bedrooms, and (when done correctly) I think even a mirrored headboard can look classy and not crass.....but putting them all together at once is just contrived to me.

but then again, in his interview Rondell said "A friend once said the my house looks like a hotel lobby. I took it as a compliment." --- which means he and I have TOTALLY different aesthetics...

Thanks for the house tour:)

Had to come back and comment again, somewhat surprised at how distasteful some commenters find the art: Congratulations on displaying your own photography in your home so prominently and being so clearly proud of it.

Wow, why all the negativity? You prefer pictures of silly cats, horses and other peoples babies....he prefers the undeniably beautiful female body. Luckily he doesnt have to answer to any of you nay-sayers.
I find his home very comfortable, Id love to hop on big leather couch with a nice cognac....and thats probably the vibe he was going for. Awesome.

The bedroom with the Lolita poster seems more like a guest bedroom to me.

Regarding the "negativity" ... the nudes are prominently featured in the photographs on AT (which are credited to the homeowner) so they seem to be an aspect of the design of which he is proud. That said, clearly they are a little polarizing. The homeowner must know that as well. As a woman, it just seems like a strong assertion of heterosexuality which may (ironically??, purposefully??) turn off many (but not all) women. No idea how that works for him...

Whenever there's a home featured that isn't an MCM showcase and/or super cutesy-quirky, a lot of negative comments appear, particularly that the home isn't original.
I think this place is beautiful- there's lots of lovely texture, fluidity, and it's pulled together and polished. I'd never have the nudes in my own home, but I definitely appreciate how they work in this space. It's pretty different from the typical AT home, which I love. Keep shaking things up!

Why do people always claim that other people's homes aren't ORIGINAL? For goodness sake, most people don't claim their homes as original works of art. Hello, not much on this Earth is truly original. It's kind of like criticizing my jeans and T-shirt for not being original. Well thanks, but I wasn't going for original. And why do people diss TJ Maxx or Home Goods? Guess what I love shopping at those places and it's my choice on how I'll spend MY MONEY TO DECORATE MY HOME. I guess I could shop at some pretentious uber expensive designer outfit to make AT readers happy but that's not how I want to decorate my home.

Besides, I decorate my home to make me happy (not to fulfill some grand design/artistic aesthetic or satisfy crabby blog gawkers) and I'm sure Rondell did the same thing. In general, when someone posts on AT it is not because they are some tortured artiste seeking endorsement or guidance on their design choices. They are happy with what they've done and just want other people to see and enjoy. I am one of those curious gawkers who walk down the streets of my neighborhood at night and look at all the houses and wonder what the owner did to make it home. I'm grateful that there are brave people who continually choose to showcase their homes on AT despite some of the harsh commentary. Often I'm inspired or just happy to see clever solutions to space challenges or interesting decor choices. These people invite us into their homes that they so obviously love to enjoy them, not to bash them. If your friend invited you over to dinner would you complain about EVERYTHING? Probably not, then you shouldn't do the same thing on this site. I'm not saying you can't offer constructive criticism or make funny comments, but to start to deconstruct/analyze the man's psyche or call him a perv is wholly unnecessary. For those of you who are creeped out, guess what you'll probably never be in a situation to get an invite to the home in real life so no need to worry.

In conclusion, if you don't like a house tour, don't comment. It's really that easy. I do it all the time.

I love the home for him. I also have many photographs of women, it's because I'm a photographer (and a woman) - so that doesn't bother me. I will say however, when I saw the first several images I thought "HOUSE OF A THOUSAND COUCHES"

i think anyone who has a home of their own is aloud to decorate as they want.

i wish we would of seen the elevator however, would of been a great photo?!

My original post got removed, I guess because it was deemed impolite. However, now many people have expressed the same sentiment as me. One or two photos of nude women that he took himself could be tasteful and nice. The Lolita poster on its own could possibly be ok. But all together? And then there's the bas-relief...nothing could possibly make me like that bas-relief, in any setting. And it just seems kind of odd for someone who plays a dad in Disney sitcoms.

However, that said, kudos to him for decorating his own place the way he wants to.

I agree with Raven, who posted above.

If I went to a guy's house and he had that many nudes up, I'd feel that a) boy he has a one-track mind, doesn't he have any other interests? and b) my body is not going to be hot enough. Plus I'd suspect orgies.

The Lolita poster. Oh my.
I don't even want to go there. I would not get down to business under a poster about a pedophile.

But on the plus side, I really like the color scheme and love the treatment on the bathroom wall. The daybed by the stairs is very inviting and it looks DIY but fabulous.

Excellent mirror placement.

Not sure why my 3 word comment was removed. Much worse was said by others!
I will elaborate: When I said "tacky," I meant specifically the horrible bronze. YUCK. Sure, it's just one piece, but it stinks up the whole place. I actually like Rondell's photo series. When I said "impersonal"... well, just look at the kitchen.

If all those posters and pictures were in a gay guys home, all of you would be saying "wow, great artwork". You can deny it all you want.

Movie posters & mirrors!!! Pin-up gallery in a party parlor? CLUTCH THE PEARLS!!! I know how he's living in THERE: BLUES & BARBECUE! Straight from the pit.

Really cool mix of modern and ethnic; really sexy. But The Lolita poster is a tad creepy...

coarsetalk, that gave me a chuckle. How you know about that?

Nice warm colors, but it just seems over designed. Could use an edit in the chatchkees dept....
The couches look a little tired and delflated.
If the house had less things in it, and more monochromatic moments, it would have a bigger impact (ie one color for the fabric paneling). Aside from the posted opinions about this woman lovin' pad, which is a bold choice to live daily (but power to you for the point of view!), the Lolita poster is a great design. It would be interesting to see it placed elswhere, say in the kitchen or media room, where you can enjoy it throughout the day....

The nude photos are beautiful- but a more artful effect would be to have one very, very large print hanging as a focal point ( bigger than life sized), vs lots of small prints in a cluster.
If your gonna state it, then really put it out there.

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It's a "shwag" man pad, man. Shizzle dizzle with mah fizzle.

I found this space comfortable and very, very masculine. The female nudes bring femininity into the space that is separate from the space and elevate the female form to something almost worshiped. Art is about what you finding meaningful and personally pleasing. Art doesn't have to be "beautiful", it doesn't have to "match your sofa". You can be moved by things that are ugly, shocking and horrifying as well as beautiful peaceful and soothing. This home is the personal expression of it's owner, he didn't have to please anyone but himself.

LOVE everything about it. Can I come over for a movie night:)

I'm honestly baffled about the criticism over the nudes. Yes, the Lolita might be a bit much combined WITH the photography, but the photography itself is exquisite, in my opinion.

That media room... yes. I think I could live there (I like naps! lol).

Rondell, I'm moving in!

Well, art's personal and I rarely love the art in house tours because I'd... pick art I liked myself if this was my house.

I love the colors of this house, though; it's so relaxing and moody, and the leather sofa with chaise. All of the furniture looks EXTREMELY comfortable and I want to watch movies in the den. The kitchen and the light fixtures look fantastic to me.

Hmm. I'm a woman. I liked the warm autumn colors and noticed not just the nudes but masks and other representations of form (curved surfaces), as well as texture, that I found very appealing. Maybe AT readers are typically young and self-conscious but I am in my 40s and have a more nuanced response to images that elicit rigid reactions among the viewers here. The Lolita poster - at least in part - seems pointedly humorous and along with the mirror references our ambivalence about sexual beauty and youth.... we *want* to *be beautiful* and to sleep with beautiful people but as we age we also have to laughingly and lovingly embrace our imperfections and the futility of holding on to such desires. I didn't see anything objectionable here, and did see a lot that is quite African in its focus on the body. Quite Cubist, overall... Picasso having studied the sculptural techniques of African art and re-visioning them in paint.