Olivia's Your Style: If Olivia's designed Monica's Apartment

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ISSUE 1 AUGUST ‘22

IF OLIVIA’S DESIGNED

MONICA’S APARTMENT

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‘IF OLIVIA’S DESIGNED

MONICA’S APARTMENT’

It's no secret that Friends is one of the most iconic sitcoms ever to grace our TV screens.

But it's not just the characters themselves or the actors who portrayed them that have earned their place in the hearts of TV lovers around the globe, the set design has also made its mark.

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Monica's apartment was the location of many of the series' most iconic moments. It was where Monica welcomed Rachel into the real world, where Phoebe said that Ross was Rachel's lobster and where the iconic "we were on a break" line was eventually uttered.

Monica's kitchen saw its fair share of events, including Joey getting a turkey stuck on his head and Rachel's culinary mishap involving beef and a trifle.

M O N I C A’ S APARTMENT So many features of Monica's apartment are still on-trend, including:

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RELIANT DARK GREY OCCASIONAL CHAIR

NOVA FLOOR LAMP GOLD

Copper Accents It's not unusual for chefs to have a set of copper pans, but Monica ensured that hers were hung against an open brick wall, demonstrating space-saving resourcefulness.

Open Kitchen Shelving The open shelving in the kitchen showcases Monica’s organised personality as despite being filled with things, every object appeared to have its place.

Houseplants As well as bringing an element of the outside in, there are numerous plants with health-boosting benefits which can enhance the quality of the air that we are breathing.

Establishing Zones Monica understood how to use key interior design pieces to establish distinct zones. For example, the large rug placed beneath the sofa and coffee table easily created a comfortable seating area throughout each of the 10 seasons.

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“ Eve r y s pa c e n e e d s a h e ro piece which sits at the h ea r t o f th e des ig n . “

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