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Twitter/Facebook Poll Results: Is Actor Gerard Butler's Home Too Much?

Gerard Butler's theatre room, from Architectural Digest

While we here at HGTV recognize and wholeheartedly embrace the fact that you can't please all of the people all of the time, I will admit that a few giggles were had when we passed photos of actor Gerard Butler's Manhattan loft around via office email. It's just so ornate and faux-finished and...brown. It doesn't feel like a home as much as a movie set. Maybe even a movie set within a movie set.

OK, enough snarking. Mr. Butler loves it as he should -- it took four years working with architect Alexander Gorlin and film designer Elvis Restaino to complete the 3,300 square foot loft. (Wait, film designer? That explains so much). And it was featured by a shelter tome we deeply respect, Architectural Digest.

I decided to throw it out to our Tweeps and Facebook fans to see what the consensus was. Best Homes News had more photos, which gives you a better idea of the whole space. And you know what? It's about 60/40. 60% say it's too much; 40% think it's A-OK. See some of the comments for yourself:




 

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I think you tainted the poll by expressing your "giggles" over the actors loft.  Mr. Butler is from Scotland and you can see the old world style reflected in his loft.  I think it is absolutely beautiful.

August 7, 2010 9:38 PM

 

I'm with you Michele and I thank the lord that one actor at least has the courage to express his own personality.  Too many are shiny surfaces and  bland walls.  This has expression  and character. Beautiful Gerry.  Love iy

joan (HUG) xxx

August 8, 2010 10:09 AM

 

I was very happy when I first saw it that it was not the same-old-same-old HGTV take on a home.  (HGTV take note - redundant applies to you as well).  It is individual, unique to the person who lives there and exactly what a home should be - a haven that pleases the person who lives there.  Not some cookie cutter 'look' to please the fashion maven.  Three cheers for The Butler.

August 8, 2010 10:13 AM

 

Gerard's space is somewhat "dark" however I think that is due to the lack of windows in the space. I think it was very well done in terms of a masculine design. It is a "man's" space after all. Being from Scotland I can see the rustic tones in the space which I am sure match his tastes.

August 8, 2010 8:33 PM

 

I don't think Gerry will lose any sleep over whether we like his pad or not!! Does it for me.

August 9, 2010 4:01 AM

 

It is his man-cave...where he goes to get away from the mind numbing drivel that comes from places such as this.  In otherwords...who cares?

August 9, 2010 6:44 AM

 

With the exception of the big screen T.V.  to me it says, medieval eccentricity, but if Mr. Butler likes it then all the more power to him as he is the one who lives there.   -Brenda-

August 9, 2010 9:51 AM

 

Woah! Way too much! Love him in the movies, but it looks like a lot of ego going on there in that palatial space.

August 9, 2010 11:12 AM

 

Love Gerard's place!!!  Beautifully done.  When can I move in!?!

August 9, 2010 2:35 PM

 

Gerard, What movie is showing? I would like to see with you, alot of fun is where I am. I'd like to see the fitness room, I am going to one now. PS I love you and your home is so very beautiful with me. Hope I meet you soon, there are a few things we need to talk about. Love and prayers, blessings and more love4u.

August 9, 2010 6:10 PM

 

Gerard can have any kind of couch he likes as long as I get to sit on it next to him....sigh.....

August 11, 2010 3:18 PM

 

I'm probably the only one here who has no idea who this fellow is. However, I do like his style. ........truly 'lord of the manor'!

August 14, 2010 4:36 AM

 

  HI! GERRY!

COMMENT ALLEZ_VOUS? Decoration of your apartment in loft  NY! Tres original! " I love your kitchen!"

When will you decorate your new apt  in Brazil RIO?

You have to call and make Architectural Digest.!!!

Do not forget!

Return to Brazil when you have chance! mainly in Floripa!

contato@nanobiotech.com.br

August 22, 2010 4:31 PM

 
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