Drew Barrymore has already conquered Hollywood and daytime TV, but now she’s adding home design to her growing list of passions. As part of Real Simple Home 2025, the actress revealed her latest project—a wellness room filled with calming details and soothing colors designed to restore balance and peace of mind.
The initiative brings together professional designers and creative personalities to reimagine living spaces each year. For Barrymore, the challenge was an opportunity to shape a room that offers more than just aesthetic appeal. She described it as a place for presence and stillness, similar to the atmosphere of a spa lounge.
A Space for Calm Energy
Barrymore explained her vision during her cover interview with Real Simple. According to her, “the room should help lower your eyelids and calm your nerves.” “It’s not about thinking of earlier or later in the day—it’s about simply being.”
Known for iconic roles in films like “The Wedding Singer,” “Never Been Kissed,” and the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, Barrymore has always had an eye for creativity. Now she’s channeling that same instinct into interior design, creating a terracotta-toned sanctuary that sets the mood the moment someone steps in.
Instagram | @real_simple | Drew Barrymore creates a terracotta room that brings calm energy and helps people relax.
Wellness in Every Detail
While the color palette is rooted in earthy pinks, the room flows effortlessly with wellness-inspired features throughout. Fitness essentials—like balance blocks, ankle weights, yoga mats, and an exercise ball—appear in muted greens and soft blues, which tie in beautifully with the serene theme.
Around the space, furniture pieces from Barrymore’s Walmart collection, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, make their mark. A cozy sofa anchors the room, and nearby, a mustard-yellow bar cart doubles as a wellness station.
Filled with plants, glasses, and cucumber-infused water, the cart brings a playful yet spa-like touch that feels both inviting and functional. Barrymore even shared her reasoning for the water setup, noting that spa lounges often include a refreshing station to make guests feel instantly cared for.
Blending Design and Personality
@drewbarrymoreI love staying in.♬ original sound – Drew Barrymore
Fans already know Barrymore is interested in home design from her candid TikTok tours in 2024, during which she showcased her kitchen, closet, and bedroom. The wellness room continues this thread, offering another glimpse at her personal design taste.
Barrymore’s approach prioritizes tranquility and warmth, unlike the bold interiors from previous Real Simple Home projects. It even recalls her Hollywood Hills mansion, once used by Radiohead as a recording space for their 2011 album “The King of Limbs.”
Barrymore’s creation highlights how wellness can influence design beyond gyms or spas. By using intentional colors, thoughtful furnishings, and simple comforts, her room naturally encourages rest and balance. At the same time, the project goes beyond following a design trend; it captures a lifestyle that truly centers on mindfulness.
