8 Celebrities Who Live in Small, Normal-Looking Houses

While the house may be gated for security, the front door of Melissa McCarthy’s 1940s bungalow is perfectly unassuming and stylish with a colour-pop green front door.

Located in Los Angeles’ Toluca Lake neighbourhood, the three-bedroom home features a bright, inviting living room with eclectic lighting and a comfy vibe.

Modern appliances and clean, white finishes mix with vintage-inspired details like an antique trolley cart that serves as a kitchen island – a chic idea worth copying.

Located in Brooklyn’s down-to-earth Park Slope neighbourhood, this classic four-bedroom brownstone was home to movie-star couple Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Skarsgaard.

Who says you can’t have green space in the Big Apple? A wide-plank wood deck and compact backyard brought a garden feel to the city for the famous couple.

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Stunning, yet space-efficient, this Brooklyn penthouse was home to Mad Men star Vincent Kartheiser and Gilmore girl Alexis Bledel.

Designed to offer an airy, spacious feel within a one-bedroom, two-bathroom space, this penthouse was the perfect progression for Vincent Kartheiser, who famously enjoyed a super-compact 580-square-foot Hollywood home while starring on Mad Men.

While the penthouse only boasts one bedroom, it makes the most of the city’s views with motorized window shades that reveal the bustle of Brooklyn.

Plenty of space, yet still so cozy, this West Village red-brick townhouse was purchased by actor Bradley Cooper in 2018.

The key to the home-like feel of this spacious abode? Rustic, classic details like reclaimed wide-plank pine floors and exposed beams. They add charm to the upscale design.

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Even movie stars need a place to binge-watch their favourite shows, right? The townhouse’s media room is comfortable with plenty of seating for friends and family.

Surrounded by a wooded lot, Tracy Morgan’s recently sold six-bedroom home in Cresskill, New Jersey is both contemporary and comfortable.

Case in point? The updated kitchen features walnut cabinetry, granite counters and a calming view of the green trees outside.

Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle called this four-bedroom colonial house in Los Angeles her home from 2011 to 2013.

Upscale touches like marble for the counters and backsplash make the compact kitchen feel luxurious.

A spacious backyard with lush green grass and a chic dining space for outdoor entertaining take advantage of one of the highlights of an LA lifestyle: plenty of sunny days.

While it was never her primary home, this modest-but-marvellous Beverly Hills house was a comfortable retreat for legendary entertainer Cher. With four bedrooms, the Tudor-style home is nestled at the end of a road for privacy (something the mega-famous and us regulars can all appreciate).

Chic, rustic touches run throughout the home – culminating in the inviting kitchen trimmed with stone floors and classic white cabinetry.

Surrounded by trees, this four-bedroom Nashville house was formerly home to singer/songwriter Kesha.

While stars like Kesha may perform under the spotlight, it’s hard to resist the relaxing, beautiful touch of streams of natural light in this comfortable living room.