Let’s face it, some movie homes are so dreamy, they practically become characters themselves. Whether it's for their architecture, location, or just the sheer fantasy of it all, these homes make us want to pack our bags and move in (fictionally speaking). From beachy escapes to white-picket dreams, here are 6 movie homes we wish were ours.
1. The Banks Family Home: Father of the Bride
Pasadena, California
A classic Nancy Meyers home; warm, elegant and full of heart. With its white clapboard exterior, sprawling green garden and that charming basketball hoop in the driveway, the Banks' house perfectly captures family, tradition and quiet luxury. It’s everything we love about a classic Nancy Meyers aesthetic: timeless, cosy and deeply comforting.
2. Elizabeth James’ Home: The Parent Trap
London, England
How could we not include a classic London townhouse? This chic, ivy-covered townhouse in the heart of London is effortlessly stylish and sophisticated, just like Natasha Richardson’s character. It has a classic-meets-modern vibe with beautiful interiors, high ceilings and a courtyard that feels like a hidden oasis in the city. If elegance had an address, this would be it.
3. The Burrow: Harry Potter Series
Ottery St Catchpole (fictional)
It’s quirky, cosy and bursting with magic, literally. The Weasleys’ home feels lived-in and loved with self-washing dishes, enchanted clocks and mismatched furniture that just works. Who wouldn’t want self-washing dishes in their home? It may not be polished, but it’s warm, welcoming and full of heart, exactly what a home should be.
4. The Cullen House: Twilight
Forks, Washington
Sleek, secluded and surrounded by lush greenery, this glass-and-wood architectural gem is for lovers of modern minimalism. It's effortlessly cool and bathed in natural light.
5. The McCallister Home: Home Alone
Suburbs of Chicago (Winnetka, IL in real life)
A warm, bustling house full of staircases, holiday cheer and nostalgia. Despite all the chaos in Home Alone, the McCallister house is inviting and classically decorated, with that perfect 90s charm. It’s the kind of place where you can imagine big family gatherings, snow days, and yes, the occasional trap for any unexpected invasions.
6. The Beach House: Something’s Gotta Give
Hamptons, New York
Another quintessential Nancy Meyers creation brought to life, with white linen curtains, built-in bookshelves and the world’s dreamiest kitchen. It’s where we imagine writing novels, hosting summer dinners, and spending long weekends in a cashmere sweater. Diane Keaton’s beachside retreat is the stuff of adult home fantasies.
From sun-soaked beach houses to cosy family homes that tug at your heartstrings, these movie houses don’t just provide setting, they set the mood. And while we may not all have a ivy-covered townhouse, a Nancy Meyers kitchen or a home surrounded in a green rainforest, we can dream.
