5 Cozy Real-Life Versions of Studio Ghibli Rooms That Will Make Any Fan Want to Redecorate Their Space
You'll definitely want to spend a lot of time in Zeniba's kitchen.
Studio Ghibli has a way of making even the strangest spaces feel warm, lived-in, and impossible to forget. From cluttered bedrooms to old-fashioned kitchens, the studio's films turn ordinary rooms into places fans want to step into for real.
That appeal is exactly what makes these real-life recreations so fun. Artists and designers from Household Quotes UK have reimagined a handful of iconic Ghibli interiors, giving fans a chance to bring a little of that cozy, whimsical atmosphere home.
Some of these rooms feel dreamy, some feel a little chaotic, and all of them are instantly recognizable. Here's the full story.
1. Arrietty’s Bedroom
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) is the animated adaptation of Mary Norton's book, The Borrowers. The book and the film explore the secret world of tiny people living in the walls and under the floorboards of human homes.
Studio Ghibli. (2011) The Secret World of Arrietty / NetflixArrietty's bedroom may look like a mess at first glance, but it is a comfortable place full of borrowed human items.
householdquotes.co.uk2. Zeniba’s Kitchen
Would you forget your name and willingly live in the spirit world of Spirited Away? If you befriend the seemingly terrifying Zeniba, you just might.
Studio Ghibli. (2003) Spirited Away / Netflix
Zeniba's spacious and well-loved kitchen would look like this in real life. It looks wonderful and old-timey, doesn't it?
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3. Howl’s Bathroom
My personal favorite among all of Miyazaki's creations is Howl's Moving Castle. The story is poignant, heartwarming, and visually captivating—take Howl's bathroom, for example.
Studio Ghibli. (2005) Howl’s Moving Castle / Netflix
The haphazardly splashed paint, in stark contrast with the copper fixtures and white porcelain tub, makes for an imaginative and interesting bath time if replicated.
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4. Anna’s Bedroom
When Marnie Was There (2014) is a story about familial love and our self-worth in relation to knowing where we come from. It's about Anna and her discovery of her long-lost family, prompted by a fateful meeting with a girl named Marnie.
Studio Ghibli. (2014) When Marnie Was There / Netflix
Marnie's room looks like there's always lo-fi music playing in the background, bringing comfort to a weary heart.
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5. The Cat Bureau
Can you talk to cats like Haru can? Are you willing to find a large white cat that will give you directions to the Cat Bureau to break off an unwanted engagement with the Prince of Cats?
Studio Ghibli. (2005) The Cat Returns / Netflix
If so, be ready to find a sunlit room that looks like the best place to lounge about and be merry.
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Our broths and bento meals may not always look like the delicious animated versions we see in movies, but our rooms can certainly adopt the looks from these Ghibli films. You can pick your favorite Studio Ghibli movie, find a theme that speaks to you, and weave it into the style and feel of your own home, just like the designs above did—just be on the lookout for Totoro lurking about!
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