If you were a fan of MTV’s “Cribs,” then you’re in luck: In the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, model, mom, and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr opens up the doors of her new, eco-conscious 1960s ranch-style abode at the northern end of Malibu beach. Kerr, who recently got engaged to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, purchased the property in 2014 when she was still with former husband Orlando Bloom. Now, the stunning 33-year-old resides on the west west side with her son, Flynn, calling her home her “sacred space.” Below are some tidbits from the piece, which you can read in full here.
On her decision to move from New York to Malibu (when she was with former husband Orlando Bloom)…
“Orlando and I were living in New York, and we loved it there, but we were considering what the best options were for our son [Flynn]… We thought it would be a better lifestyle for Flynn. He could be outside playing year-round, playing in the sand. We could have a garden.”
On love at first sight for her new home…
“I knew that this house was it at first sight. It needed a lot of work, but it had a great view. It wasn’t right on the water, so it was protected from the wind and very private. I could just see the potential. It felt so right. In some ways it felt like a tree house. That was another thing that I loved. It’s all open, and the view of the ocean makes it feel more spacious.”
On the gift from fiancé Spiegel for her new home—a machine made by Island Sky which draws moisture from the humidity in the air and produces enough water for the entire house…
“This property was a dust bowl when I bought it and now it’s so green. Obviously I’m aware of the drought problem in California. This [Skywater 300] system really just pulls water out of the sky. It was a very thoughtful present because he knows how much I love a garden.”
On adding elements of her childhood into her home…
“When I was a child, I spent a lot of time at my grandma’s house. People were coming in and out. She was always in the kitchen making something. There was always food and snacks. She would play the piano, and we would sing and dance. So those were my two priorities. I wanted to have a piano and a great kitchen, which is always the heart of the home.”
