Later, Los Angeles! Dancing With the Stars alum Julianne Houghhas relocated to New York City ahead of her Broadway debut, leaving her longtime Hollywood Hills home available as a fully furnished rental for $40,000 a month.
The 33-year-old Safe Haven actress, who finalized her divorce from ex-hockey pro Brooks Laichin February, seemed ready for a change of scenery, having bunked in the 3,000-square-foot spread since she purchased it for $2 million in 2014.
Hough worked with architect Steve Wunderlich and interior designer Jake Arnold to make the space her own. "I'm always on the go, and I travel a lot," the pro dancer told Better Homes and Gardens in 2016. "So to balance it all, I’ve created a safe, special place where I feel like my true self.”
She outfitted the three-bedroom, four-bathroom abode with comfortable furniture, vintage rugs and nature-inspired pieces made from reclaimed wood. “Rather than buying on-trend, Jake and I were both attracted to things that felt timeless,” she explained. “I like it when you can’t tell an object’s age, when you don’t know whether it's brand new or a century old."
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Hough stuck to neutral, earthy tones throughout most of the house, but decided to go for something bolder in the kitchen, painting her cabinets a custom mix of baby blue and green.
The estate's backyard is especially charming with a lush garden, tree-shielded terrace and a heated pergola, so the country singer can enjoy the outdoors all year round. “I think differently when I’m looking at nature,” noted Hough. “A clarity comes when I sit there and breathe in the light and the colors.”
Scroll through the photos below to see Julianne Hough's sweet escape:
Curb appeal: The Cape Cod–style abode sits high on a promontory with amazing views of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory.
On the opposite end of the living room, there’s elegant seating and a chic coffee table topped with books and a small vase of Pampas grass.
Hough loves gathering pals for dinner parties in the dining room, which features natural textures and views of the garden.
The kitchen includes marble countertops and a library ladder to ensure the actress has everything within reach.
It’s easy to unwind in the rustic main bathroom, where you’ll find a soaking tub that looks out onto the primary suite’s private balcony.
Movie night done right! The theater boasts suede-like walls and super-plush seating.
Take meals alfresco on the gravel terrace, which has a fireplace with a sandblasted brick chimney.
Paradise found! Steps lead down to the swimming pool with a spa and nearby cabana.
