[Like in the movies] New Year's interior from the movie "One House"

"One house" is a classic New Year's comedy. The film acquired such fame that today he became a cult film. The film turned Kevin into one of the most famous children of the world, and the house of McCalinese became an independent character. And, as it turned out, the magnificent mansion is so real, as far as possible (although, of course, the robbers climb into it is not so easy).

History of the house

Built in 1920, the house at the time of filming belonged to a married couple. It is located at: 671 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093.

The couple would not have owned a couple when the producer company appealed to the family with a request to turn their new home into the film crew. Director Chris Columbus later stated that finding a house corresponding to his vision was not an easy task:

A red brick house in Georgian style is located in a half-acre, mansion boasts five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. As is known from the film, when someone is included in the house, the first meeting is the legendary staircase. A feature of the house was secluded corners where Kevin was able to hide and install traps for robbers . The attic where he spent the night with a cousin, in fact, is a native bedroom.

The cult house in the suburbs of Chicago also has a large kitchen, a separate double garage and a greenhouse.

What is so attractive interior of the house?

After the premiere of the film, many people asked themselves, who the head of the family works, if he is able to contain not only a bunch of children, but also to ensure all the journey for Christmas. But, of course, the greatest surprise causes the house. He is huge, is in a good area and tastefully furnished. Yes, and on Christmas decorations clearly did not save. However, the mansion does not impress the usual dear house . There are several explanations for it.

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First, its environment is conservative. Nothing screaming or super-modern is a big abstract paintings, modern or unusual design solutions. At the same time, the interior can not be called old-fashioned. It seems as if he was transferred to the screen from a Christmas card - everywhere the colors of the holiday (red and green) prevail, which skillfully diluted with neutral brown. Chairs with curl handles, a large amount of wood, various decorative items - all this creates a feeling of comfort, family happiness. Even the lighting is special, bright, but at the same time warm and soft - instead of the chandelier, preference is given to lamps, table lamps and candles. Bright New Year's lights also contribute to their lept.

As for the Kevin's house in the backyard, the construction was specifically created for the film and demolished, as soon as the shooting stopped.

Modern interior

The times have changed, as well as trends, which means that the house now looks different - despite the recognizable look of the exterior. The owners decided to remake the interior before exposing it for sale.

Luxury home currently has another aesthetics . The staircase looks completely different, the walls are painted into a chic shade of gray, in the kitchen - ordinary white cabinets, and instead of these festive strokes - piano. Nevertheless, in the main bedroom, the mansion still stands a bed with a canopy.

In 2012, the house on Lincoln Avenue 671, Winnettka, Illinois, was sold for $ 1.585 million, which is almost a million less compared to the initial price.

Even with all these changes, the "one house" fans will remember it as a house of McCalinese, filled with red and green furniture, charm, character, as well as Christmas decorations.

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