A few days ago I watched The Birdcage (1996). I have to say, the movie gave me a few good laughs, but what I enjoyed the most was, without a doubt, the interior design. I loved Armand and Albert’s apartment: a mix of colors, textures (patterns and wallpaper), furniture, and decorative objects from different styles that come together in an explosive and beautiful way.
I also really loved the transformation of the apartment into something more “traditional.” When the space is left almost bare, you can really start to notice certain details. The walls, for example, have an apparently worn texture that adds a lot of character to the space. In the same way, the lack of furniture makes the spatial composition easier to appreciate. One clear example is how the steps leading from the living room to Albert’s bedroom are integrated: instead of fragmented steps, they’re continuous, which creates a sense of flow and gives the space a sculptural feel. That same sculptural quality is repeated in the wall openings. I’m not sure who designed this set or whether it’s a real space, but it’s definitely a 10/10.
Another space I really liked was Val’s mother’s offices. The style here is much more formal, starting with the waiting area and that cylindrical sofa that looks like the “Pipeline” sofa designed in the 1980s. The chairs, which feel very Danish in style, also caught my attention, although I couldn’t find who designed them. The exterior spaces stood out as well: the bus stop is great, and interestingly, this and other exterior locations reminded me a bit of, Barbie by Greta Gerwig.