5 Iconic TV Shows Reimagined in 3D With Houzz Pro
Step inside virtual rooms inspired by ‘Gilmore Girls,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Game of Thrones’
Great TV shows can make viewers feel like they’re part of the story, whether the setting is a New York coffee shop or a medieval castle. To turn that feeling into reality, five leading design and construction firms partnered with Houzz Pro and reimagined iconic TV settings as real-world spaces using the 3D Floor Planner — a tool available to Houzz Pro subscribers. Inspired by Gilmore Girls, Friends, Yellowstone, Mad Men and Game of Thrones, these immersive designs can be explored in 2D, 3D Dollhouse and life-size Walkthrough views. Click the links to step through the screen and find design inspiration for your own castle.
Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Planner gave shape and dimension to Interior Impressions’ vision and plays an important role in its broader process. The tool “allows us to lay out a room with furnishings and refine space plan details, which helps us as designers understand spatial requirements,” Leferink says. “It also helps our clients better visualize the room in both 2D and 3D.”
To see the Gilmore Girls-inspired living room plan in both 2D and 3D, click the link. Then you can use the Pan, Rotate and Zoom tools in the Dollhouse and life-size Walkthrough views to get an overview of the space, as well as an up-close look at its textures, colors and materials. This photorealistic image, like the other four in this story, was created by taking a “snapshot” while in Walkthrough mode.
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To see the Gilmore Girls-inspired living room plan in both 2D and 3D, click the link. Then you can use the Pan, Rotate and Zoom tools in the Dollhouse and life-size Walkthrough views to get an overview of the space, as well as an up-close look at its textures, colors and materials. This photorealistic image, like the other four in this story, was created by taking a “snapshot” while in Walkthrough mode.
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2. ‘Yellowstone’
In the ongoing neo-Western Yellowstone, chef Gator whips up meals for the Dutton family in its Montana ranch kitchen. On the show, the space is cozy and well-equipped, with stainless steel appliances and cast-iron skillets at the ready. The same warmth and rusticity come through in this Yellowstone-inspired kitchen designed by San Jose, California, firm May Construction, though this reimagining has a more polished, elevated feel.
The large, luxurious space has stone-clad walls, exposed beams, two islands and dramatically veined countertops. The rugged Montana landscape is even visible through large windows, which can be admired when exploring the space in the Dollhouse and life-size Walkthrough views.
In the ongoing neo-Western Yellowstone, chef Gator whips up meals for the Dutton family in its Montana ranch kitchen. On the show, the space is cozy and well-equipped, with stainless steel appliances and cast-iron skillets at the ready. The same warmth and rusticity come through in this Yellowstone-inspired kitchen designed by San Jose, California, firm May Construction, though this reimagining has a more polished, elevated feel.
The large, luxurious space has stone-clad walls, exposed beams, two islands and dramatically veined countertops. The rugged Montana landscape is even visible through large windows, which can be admired when exploring the space in the Dollhouse and life-size Walkthrough views.
Through the double doors, you’ll find a butler’s pantry. “I really wanted to include a butler’s pantry. Gator seemed like an impressive chef on the show with many key moments taking place around his cooking,” says Donna Gutto, designer at May Construction. “And the saloon doors took me back to the 1923 prequel series.” Fans will also notice references to the Dutton Ranch’s role as a working cattle operation, including the ranch’s Y brand and a refrigerator filled with fresh milk and marinating meat.
Gutto and the other designers of these TV-inspired spaces created their floor plans from scratch. But if you’re renovating an existing space, your designer or contractor can use the Houzz Pro app on their phone or tablet to scan the room (or rooms) and create a virtual model as a starting point for the new design. Pros then can adjust floor plans, create variations, share ideas and select products within the software. The latest AI-powered updates even allow pros to turn product photos into 3D models and use them in 3D floor plans.
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Gutto and the other designers of these TV-inspired spaces created their floor plans from scratch. But if you’re renovating an existing space, your designer or contractor can use the Houzz Pro app on their phone or tablet to scan the room (or rooms) and create a virtual model as a starting point for the new design. Pros then can adjust floor plans, create variations, share ideas and select products within the software. The latest AI-powered updates even allow pros to turn product photos into 3D models and use them in 3D floor plans.
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3. ‘Mad Men’
Acclaimed period drama Mad Men, which first aired from 2007 to 2015, continues to captivate viewers with the triumphs and challenges of 1960s ad exec Don Draper as he navigates his personal and professional lives. Not only are the acting, writing and directing superb, but the meticulously detailed midcentury backdrop is also integral to the show’s authenticity and appeal.
For this Mad Men-inspired primary bedroom design, Honeybee Interiors reimagined that distinctive style through a modern lens. “We wanted the space to feel timeless and tailored, a modern interpretation of midcentury luxury,” says Sacha Berger, principal designer of the London design firm.
Acclaimed period drama Mad Men, which first aired from 2007 to 2015, continues to captivate viewers with the triumphs and challenges of 1960s ad exec Don Draper as he navigates his personal and professional lives. Not only are the acting, writing and directing superb, but the meticulously detailed midcentury backdrop is also integral to the show’s authenticity and appeal.
For this Mad Men-inspired primary bedroom design, Honeybee Interiors reimagined that distinctive style through a modern lens. “We wanted the space to feel timeless and tailored, a modern interpretation of midcentury luxury,” says Sacha Berger, principal designer of the London design firm.
A wood-paneled ceiling flows into a wall of fluted wood paneling, adding depth and architectural character to the room. Rich walnut furniture and smooth neutral textiles complement the paneling, while sculptural lighting and a rounded headboard and sofa recall the organic shapes and craftsmanship of the era. The crystal whisky decanter on the coffee table, meanwhile, is both a refined detail and a subtle reference to the characters’ predilection for indulgence. When exploring the room, you’ll also find velvet drapery pulled to one side of the floor-to-ceiling windows — an allusion to the show’s controlled appearances and concealed truths. Combined, these elements create an homage to the show and to midcentury modern design that feels both fresh and sophisticated.
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4. ‘Friends’
Fictional New York City cafe Central Perk was the primary hangout for the six twentysomethings on Friends, an era-defining sitcom that debuted in 1994, ran for 10 seasons and lives on in reruns worldwide. Relaxed and eclectic, the cafe, and especially its famous orange couch, served as a backdrop for some of the show’s most pivotal moments, as well as countless pointless conversations.
Allito Spaces combined the show’s vibe, Central Perk’s charm and the comfort of home in this colorful living room. “With this design, I wanted to capture the sense of togetherness that defined the series,” principal designer Allison Garrison says. Brick accents echo Central Perk’s walls, and a row of windows calls to mind the cafe’s view to the streets of New York. Comfy seating (including an orange-ish couch), a layered Oriental rug, fringe-trimmed upholstery and collected artwork and accessories create a homey, lived-in feel.
Fictional New York City cafe Central Perk was the primary hangout for the six twentysomethings on Friends, an era-defining sitcom that debuted in 1994, ran for 10 seasons and lives on in reruns worldwide. Relaxed and eclectic, the cafe, and especially its famous orange couch, served as a backdrop for some of the show’s most pivotal moments, as well as countless pointless conversations.
Allito Spaces combined the show’s vibe, Central Perk’s charm and the comfort of home in this colorful living room. “With this design, I wanted to capture the sense of togetherness that defined the series,” principal designer Allison Garrison says. Brick accents echo Central Perk’s walls, and a row of windows calls to mind the cafe’s view to the streets of New York. Comfy seating (including an orange-ish couch), a layered Oriental rug, fringe-trimmed upholstery and collected artwork and accessories create a homey, lived-in feel.
Central Perk’s influence continues in the built-in coffee bar, which is complete with an espresso machine. The San Diego firm used Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Planner to ensure that the bar placement and seating arrangement wouldn’t impede the room’s flow. “We love using Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Plan tool because it lets our clients do more than just see a space,” Garrison says. “They can actually experience how it will feel to live in it, because they get a more dynamic view of the built environment.”
In the opposite corner, a piano invites friends to gather — perhaps for a rousing rendition of Smelly Cat in honor of Phoebe’s greatest hit.
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In the opposite corner, a piano invites friends to gather — perhaps for a rousing rendition of Smelly Cat in honor of Phoebe’s greatest hit.
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5. ‘Game of Thrones’
In the fantasy drama Game of Thrones, which originally aired from 2011 to 2019, the cavernous throne room was designed to be imposing to reinforce the power of the monarchy. The series’ worldwide fans may recognize some of the splendor and craftsmanship of the throne room in the parlor and office that it inspired, though this space is considerably more approachable.
Azelia Dickson, principal designer at Utah-based Interiors by Design, calls the room’s moody look Medieval Fantasy Grandeur. To create its balance of drama and livability, she paired dark color-drenched walls with towering arched windows that flood the space with light. A massive marble fireplace framed by polished stone columns anchors the room, and an ornate desk serves as the focal point for the “throne.” A carved wood table set for chess hints at counsel and strategy, while decorative elements such as wrought iron chandeliers, candelabras, gilded accents and heavy drapery amplify the sense of royal gravitas.
In the fantasy drama Game of Thrones, which originally aired from 2011 to 2019, the cavernous throne room was designed to be imposing to reinforce the power of the monarchy. The series’ worldwide fans may recognize some of the splendor and craftsmanship of the throne room in the parlor and office that it inspired, though this space is considerably more approachable.
Azelia Dickson, principal designer at Utah-based Interiors by Design, calls the room’s moody look Medieval Fantasy Grandeur. To create its balance of drama and livability, she paired dark color-drenched walls with towering arched windows that flood the space with light. A massive marble fireplace framed by polished stone columns anchors the room, and an ornate desk serves as the focal point for the “throne.” A carved wood table set for chess hints at counsel and strategy, while decorative elements such as wrought iron chandeliers, candelabras, gilded accents and heavy drapery amplify the sense of royal gravitas.
Like all of the featured spaces, the parlor illustrates the power of storytelling through interior design — and highlights how the Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner helps bring those designs to life.
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Gilmore Girls, set in the idyllic fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, originally aired from 2000 to 2007, but its fans span generations thanks to streaming and a 2016 revival — and the warm depiction of the relationship between Lorelai Gilmore and daughter Rory.
The duo’s witty banter and heartfelt conversations often take place in their cozy Stars Hollow home, which was the aesthetic starting point for this room created by Minnesota-based Interior Impressions. “This living room design is our interpretation of a now more worldly Rory Gilmore,” says Amy Leferink, founder and principal designer of the firm. The layout recalls the original set, with a fireplace, built-in cabinets, French doors, generous windows and arched openings. Layered lighting and rugs, vintage-inspired floral wallpaper and thoughtfully chosen accessories reflect Rory’s more mature style but retain the warm, eclectic atmosphere fans remember. Meanwhile, stacks of books, a record player and a writing desk nod to Rory’s love of literature, music and journalism.
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