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The Yellowstone Ranch Is a Real Place in Montana—and You Can Even Stay There

When reservations open back up at the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Yellowstone fans can book a stay at the sprawling property, which graced the pages of AD in the ‘90s
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Unveiling the Design Secrets of the Practical Magic House

Before Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch formed Roman and Williams, the legendary duo created a cozy whimsigoth wonderland for this 1998 film that would become a modern classic
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The Notebook House: Everything You Need to Know About the Real-Life Home From the Love Story

While you can’t visit the house that Noah built in person, other filming locations are open to fans looking for a hint of movie magic
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Gilmore Girls Fans, Now Is the Time to Plan Your Visit to the Mayflower Inn

Grab your chunky sweater and a big mug of coffee—you’re heading to the real-life Stars Hollow
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In Goodrich, Michael Keaton’s Character Required the Perfect Midcentury House

The new family dramedy directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer takes place in a gorgeous, masculine dwelling built by modernist architect Miller Yee Fong
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air House: Everything You Need to Know

The grandiose Los Angeles estate evokes a feeling of pure ’90s nostalgia
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The Beetlejuice House, in All Its Postmodern Glory, Is Beloved by These Designers

Delia Deetz and Otho are vilified for giving the house in Tim Burton’s 1988 film a makeover—but what they created just may have helped inspire a generation

20 Years After Desperate Housewives, Wisteria Lane Remains a Suburban Legend

The team behind the ABC juggernaut discusses its iconic set, where drama, deaths, and disasters all unfolded in spectacular fashion on a quaint cul-de-sac
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Decorating the Perfect Nantucket Home for The Perfect Couple

The only catch? The mansion used for filming was actually on Cape Cod

Pedro Almodóvar Style: 27 Ways to Introduce the Look to Your Home

The visionary’s bold aesthetic is easier to achieve than you think
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St. Vincent’s Design Philosophy? “DIY Til I Die”

For her latest album and tour imagery, the musician was inspired by artists ranging from Francisco de Goya to Marilyn Minter, and also worked closely with artist Alex Da Corte
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Just How Affordable Was the Friends Apartment, Really?

We break down whether Monica Geller and her pals would’ve really been able to pay their rent
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How the Friends Sets Transcended Television

Thirty years after the show’s premiere, fans are still clamoring to get inside the world of their favorite show
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8 Secrets of the Friends Sets You Probably Didn’t Know—Including the Exact Color on Monica’s Walls

AD looks back on the beloved sets of Friends with production designer John Shaffner ahead of the show’s 30th anniversary
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7 Secrets of The West Wing Sets

How Aaron Sorkin’s political juggernaut brought the White House to the small screen so successfully 25 years ago
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How a Last-Minute Script Update Changed the Sets of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tim Burton and company almost did not return to small town Vermont to film the sequel
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The Arconia: What Only Murders in the Building Fans Need to Know

With the crime-comedy caper back on Hulu, let’s recap the lore surrounding the beloved fictional NYC apartment building at the center of the show
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In Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice, a Striking Red Hacienda Makes for a Tech Bro’s Perfect—Too Perfect?—Private Island Paradise

AD reveals an exclusive video look at the set and catches up with Kravitz on how the luxe locale turns “claustrophobic” as the film unfolds
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The 6 Best Movie Closets of All Time—And What Makes Them So Memorable

From Cher Horowitz’s high-tech conveyor belt to Barbie’s giant pink toy box
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Emily in Paris Season 4: Lily Collins Shares Secrets About the Show’s Chic Sets

Another round of Haussmanian eye candy, dreamy on-location shoots, and sumptuous Parisian interiors? Oui, s’il vous plaît!
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After Fantasmas, We’re More Obsessed With Julio Torres’s Visual World Than Ever Before

The comedian and writer worked with production designer Tommaso Ortino to create a version of NYC unlike anything we’ve seen