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.
With their fantastical storylines, immersive world-building, and captivating animation, it is not surprising that Studio Ghibli has captured the hearts of legions of fans all over the world. The studio has a unique ability to create worlds that perfectly merge the mildly terrifying with the cozy.
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki. Since then, it has produced 22 animated feature films, several short films, and commercials.
Their movies are consistently ranked among the best films produced in this century. In fact, Spirited Away (2001) was once ranked the second-best movie of the last 100 years by The New York Times.
The movie also won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards, marking a record-breaking win as it is the only hand-drawn, foreign-language animated feature film to receive the award.
Although Spirited Away is a favorite Ghibli classic for many, it is far from the studio's only noteworthy film. Their mesmerizing hand-drawn style, heartwarming stories, and mythical themes make their films favorites for many.
There's something about the worlds that Miyazaki and Takahata create that makes it easy to get lost in them. Even the food in the movies looks divine, but the real showstoppers are the cozy (and sometimes creepy) rooms the characters encounter.
If you can imagine yourself living in Howl's bedroom, then these real-life representations of other notable Ghibli homes may just intrigue you. Artists and designers from Household Quotes UK have made it easy for fans to replicate the aesthetic of these Studio Ghibli rooms.
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!
