When it came to Monica’s apartment, the set designer for the show Greg Grande wanted to develop “a whole new kind of eclectic taste with a flea-market, whimsical, and anything-goes style.”
The lampshade next to the couch – It might look odd, but this is one of the most talked about accessories on the show. At $3700, it’s also one of the most expensive, but Greg Grande says it’s worth it. “It has kind of bohemian feel”.
The doors to Monica’s bedroom and guest room were fake entries. The Central Perk set was on the other side of that wall. The bedrooms were only put together when needed for a scene.
The vintage refrigerator in Monica’s apartment actually worked and was kept stocked for the cast and crew.
The purpose of the poster behind Monica’s TV set was to hide a hole in the wall that cameras often filmed through.
In “The One With the Secret Closet,” the locked door where Monica supposedly stashed all her junk really just led to the area backstage.
The frame on the front door – The ornate yellow frame surrounding the peephole is one of the most recognizable decorations in Monica and Rachel’s place. Its presence on the front door, however, came about completely by accident. It was originally a mirror. As they were dressing for the Pilot episode, the mirror broke and set decorator Greg Grande thought it would be a great idea to try the frame over the peephole. The frame stayed over the peephole for 10 years.
