Sophie Cook
Sophie is Drama graduate-turned-writer with a passion for movies and television, whose interests seamlessly come together to tell our readers all about their favorite on-screen homes. Outside of Fancy Pants Homes, Sophie has been penning articles for lifestyle brands like The Upcoming, Herbal Essences, Asda, and Harvey Nichols.
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The Waterford house and other key Handmaid’s Tale filming locations, unveiled
September 14, 2023
With its sixth and final season set to air in 2024 (SAG-AFTRA depending), The Handmaid’s Tale is still as captivating and poignant today as it was when it first aired six years ago. Based on the award-winning 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the series stars Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men, The Invisible Man) as Offred. A […] More
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The ‘Father of the Bride’ house is real (and worth a pretty penny)
August 14, 2023
If you grew up in the 90s as I did, you likely watched Father Of the Bride, erm, let’s say more than a handful of times. I’m also willing to bet that, while you sat there admiring Annie’s eternally bouncy curls with utter certainty that stonewashed mom jeans and layered turtleneck sweaters would never go out of style, […] More
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‘Only Murders In The Building’: Is the Arconia a real building in NY?
August 4, 2023
Hulu’s star-studded mystery/comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, was one of 2021 biggest streaming hits, with critics and audiences alike tuning in to see whodunit. The show’s silly approach to true crime obsessives is at once hilarious and insightful, thanks in large part to its extremely charming central trio — played by legendary comedians […] More
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The One With the Friends Apartment – Reimagined in Different Interior Design Styles
July 31, 2023
Please note that this article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of the links in the article, we will receive a small commission. Whether you’re on your thousandth re-watch or you’re only just discovering the comedy marvel that is Friends, I’m willing to bet you adore the gang’s iconic 90s […] More
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The real-life Brady Bunch House: Then & Now
July 31, 2023
Here’s the story, of a lovely lady… and a house we’re still in love with to this day! A man named Brady might have been busy with three boys of his own but he still managed to carve out enough time to build the dream ’70s family home. More than 50 years on, that quintessential […] More
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Margot Robbie gave a sneak peek inside Barbie’s DreamHouse and the details are next-level genius
July 19, 2023
I don’t think it’s over the top to say that Barbie fever has officially taken over the planet. First, there was the expected buzz around a Barbie film being made at all. Then Greta Gerwig (Ladybird, Frances Ha) signed on to write and direct with Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) […] More
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‘How I Met Your Father’ features Ted & Marshall’s apartment… And it’s the exact same set
July 7, 2023
I can’t believe I’m writing this (honestly had to triple-check), but it’s been almost 20 years since How I Met Your Mother aired its first episode. 18 years to be exact — but still, that’s almost two decades/six times as long as Barney and Robin were married! Luckily for forever fans like myself who’ve sorely […] More
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Is Madre Linda real? Finding Joe and Love’s Hell-burban home from ‘You’ Season 3
July 4, 2023
Well, hello there. Who are you? Here to find out the location of Joe and Love’s charming Madre Linda abode? Okay, I’ll bite… Based on the wildly popular book series by Caroline Kepnes, You, now a smash-hit Netflix thriller, follows Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley, Gossip Girl, Easy A), a mysterious bibliophile and obsessive romantic whose twisted ideas of what […] More
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Ali Wong’s house in ‘Beef’ cleverly alludes to her character’s state of mind
April 22, 2023
“When nowhere feels like home, you just retreat into yourself.” As two strangers become obsessed with revenge after a road-rage-filled conflict in an LA parking lot, Netflix’s smash hit series, Beef gives a masterclass in conveying character development through flawless interior design. Okay, I’m just going to say it, Beef is an incredible show. It’s masterfully written, full of […] More
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The most memorable James Bond houses, from villain lairs to ancestral homes
April 5, 2023
Whether you’re a die-hard Daniel Craig fan or only care about the classic installments with Sean Connery at the helm, there’s no denying that every James Bond house — from villainous lairs to sprawling ancestral homes — have been pretty darn spectacular in every 007 movie to date. Much like James Bond’s cars, watches, and […] More
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Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre house real? Finding Leatherface’s fearsome farmhouse in the Texan countryside
March 28, 2023
In 1974, Tobe Hooper, legendary director of several classic horror flicks including Poltergeist and Salem’s Lot, introduced us to Leatherface. A totally terrifying serial killer with zero mercy and a penchant for human skin masks and motorized landscaping equipment. In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, he ruthlessly hunts down a helpless group of teenagers who happen upon his […] More
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Is the Yellowstone ranch real? We found the Dutton ranch in real life
March 3, 2023
Since episode one, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has been rife with unexpected twists and turns. Always coaxing us to the edges of our seats, always leaving us wondering what on earth could possibly happen next. The biggest questions for TV home buffs like us though? Where do they film the show? Is Yellowstone ranch even real? And, most […] More