Inside Olivia Culpo's Stunning L.A. Home

Thanks to her magazine-cover-worthy Instagram posts and runway-inspired outfits, Olivia Culpo has become a top fashion influencer. And the former Miss USA has the perfect backdrop for her photo shoots: a $3.5 million mansion she snapped up in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2019, according to Dirt. The "I Feel Pretty" actor brought on her interior decorator Jess Diab as soon as she bought it, who helped her find "balance" with the décor, she told Architectural Digest. 

The result is a very comfortable-looking nest with creamy beige sofas, furry chairs, Italian marble, and dark hardwood floors. There are several quirky pieces here and there, like a table with a stone wheel as a top, a chair made out of fur, and a massive marble end table by decorating wiz Kelly Wearstler. But there are many old-fashioned touches, too, like a glass cabinet for her antique cello that she has had for three decades. Plus, the outside is just as inviting as the inside. The outdoor area is breathtakingly beautiful, with a lounge area, a zero-edge swimming pool with a hot tub, and a stunning view of the San Fernando Valley below. Here is a look inside the chic property that the Rhode Island native calls home sweet home.

Culpo has been playing the cello since she was a young girl, and according to Sports Illustrated, she is a trained classical musician. She is so good that she has already won various awards, has worked with the Boston Youth Orchestra, and is looking to play with a major symphony like the Charlotte Symphony in North Carolina. "I've been practicing my cello constantly — constantly! — as part of a quartet with some friends, who are Julliard graduates and studio musicians in L.A.," she told the magazine. So it's no wonder the cello is one of the first things the eye turns to when entering the living room. 

The very old wood instrument is from Romania and over 100 years old, she said on her home tour. Her parents purchased it for her in 1983 when she was a kid and interested in music. She said she had "been through a lot" with the cello before upgrading to a bigger model. She added that it "is very personal, it means a lot to me." Sylvane shared that it is important to control the humidity around an instrument, so it makes sense that she had a glass case made for her precious antique. Culpo shared that when her mother Susan comes over for a visit, she takes out her viola and plays alongside Culpo on her cello; sometimes they even do a duet!

It's hardly ever cold in Los Angeles. In fact, it is often over 70 degrees, even in autumn. But when the temperatures dip below 50 degrees, stars like to cuddle up in style at home. That is why Culpo has an off-white wingback chair in the living room that simply cannot be missed. But this is not just any off-white living room seat. Instead, it is a Bozzi Mongolian Sheepskin chair designed by Ross Cassidy for the chain CB2, as per Architectural Digest. What is not seen are the "asymmetrical, wire-brushed feet made of solid bleached oak," according to the CB2 website. The price for the statement chair is $3,000. And there isn't just fur on the seat, but rather everywhere: on the back, the armrests, the sides, and right down to the floor. 

It is positioned next to her massive marble fireplace and has a cashmere Hermès blanket thrown over it for those nippier evenings. The star mentioned during her tour that she gravitated toward the unusual chair because she liked the texture of the fuzzy sheepskin material and wanted to be comfortable when hanging out with her friends in this cozy room. But if you don't want to go out and splurge on a huge $3,000 chair, there are other ways to add cozy texture to your room. DIYs suggests decorating with faux fur throw blankets on sofas and adding fuzzy faux fur throw pillows.

Though Culpo is a busy star who is often seen at Los Angeles' best restaurants like Catch, Pace, or Gracias Madre, according to L.A. Travel Magazine, she likes to cook at home too. And who wouldn't want to chop and fry in this lovely room? There are white cabinets with a marble backsplash and big black framed pendant chandeliers overhead. Then there is the massive island that has a sink with on-trend black fixtures. Above the chef's stove is a vent with a stylish chevron wood design over it, and there are plenty of windows that look out to the lush backyard. 

Overall, the space is light and bright with plenty of space to move around when guests visit. The star called the large kitchen her '"fun room" because it is where everyone gathers during cocktail parties and also where she keeps her collection of international wines. According to Kitchn, it is not wise to store bottles of wine on a kitchen counter or anywhere near the oven due to the heat. Rather, a cool place is preferred, like on the bottom shelf of a cabinet or even a basement. 

Hollywood stars love to have big, fancy swimming pools to make them feel like they have made it onto the A-list, and Culpo is no exception. The model said on her home tour she liked to take a dip in the rectangular-shaped pool every weekend to cool off and fend off tension from a hard day's work. Culpo also said that her nieces and nephews like to go in the pool with her to splash around — playing Marco Polo and doing handstands are part of the fun. It is a zero edge pool, which means it looks as if the water will run over the edges. 

Zero edge pools are all the rage in Hollywood, but they come with a lot of planning. There has to be a complex recirculation system to make sure the water stays on level, as per Fluidra. Around the pool are large rectangular pavers made of cement with grass between them, lending a luxury resort feel. The pool also offers a spectacular view of the San Fernando Valley below, made possible by the glass fence. And for those who aren't in the mood to swim, there are lounge chairs to chill in all around the pool.

There is a spacious balcony off her primary bedroom where she can unwind after a photoshoot or catch up on a new script. And, in keeping with her interiors, the space is beautifully decorated with expensive pieces and tasteful accents. The area includes a white cushy outdoor sofa with a brown throw pillow that seats three. There is also a round green stone coffee table with three balls for feet from her favorite designer Kelly Wearstler. Culpo explained that the table was a birthday gift from her boyfriend, McCafferty. "It's so special to me, and she is beyond talented," said Culpo. 

The balcony also has a green stone side table that perfectly matches the coffee table; it also has balls, but they are between the first and second levels. The patio has a glass fence that heightens the visibility of the swimming pool below. And it does not hurt to have a sweeping view of the backyard and pool, but the valley below, which looks magical at night when the lights come on. Per Vogue, outdoor furniture is becoming more stylish because people spend more time outdoors thanks to the pandemic and rising temperatures. "Outdoor furniture will become more sophisticated and refined as we continue to spend more time entertaining outdoors, and our patios become true extensions of our interior décor," Timothy Corrigan shared with the publication. There are now more options than just wicker and metal! 

This star has already become a serious art collector at 29 years old. According to the home tour, Culpo has canvases everywhere, often in soothing neutral colors. In her pool room, a white canvas with beige squiggly lines sets a calm mood. There are also Jeannert-style lounge chairs by France & Son, which are very rare. "I love how angular they are and feel they really grab the room," she said during the tour. In her living room is a large mirror with an off-white wavy frame by Hannah Polskin Studio. "I love the funky shape, and I love how it's hard to miss, and I felt like it added a very playful element to the room," she added. 

Many stars become art collectors once their careers have taken off. According to Money Inc, Leonardo DiCaprio is a big collector. He often hits the Gagosian Gallery booth at Art Basel in Miami to see what some of the new artists are doing. Some of his pieces include a $700,000 Takashi Murakami unfinished painting. And Sean Combs is a collector as well, as he has a $65,000 Ivan Navarro mirrored sculpture.

Culpo has several fireplaces in her house, but two of them utilize Calacatta Viola marble. According to her home tour, she fell in love with the marble because of its subtle purple veining, which adds warmth and extra color to the room. According to Marble Company, it comes from one of the oldest quarries in Italy, and its deep burgundy hue is a popular choice for interior designers — both professional and amateurs — everywhere. People love the visual contrast it creates in a room thanks to its thick veining, and it looks especially attractive with natural materials, like wood. 

You can use it as an accent piece, as Culpo did in her bedroom and living room fireplaces, or you can use it as a bold statement piece, creating entire kitchen backsplashes or waterfall islands with the material. It all depends on your particular style (and budget!)