Inside Lenny Kravitz's Regal Paris Home Tour

A Parisian Sanctuary: Hotel D. Roxy

• 💡 Lenny Kravitz's Paris home, named Hotel D. Roxy after his mother, fulfills her dream of living in Paris, a city he has cherished since 1989.
• 🇫🇷 Paris is his favorite city in the world, inspiring him with its rich culture, music, art, fashion, and cuisine.
• 🏠 He has resided in this house for 22 years, feeling at home the moment he walked through the door, noting its beautiful natural reverb for making music.

Soulful Design Philosophy

• ✨ Kravitz defines his design aesthetic as "soulful elegance", emphasizing authenticity and reflecting one's true self through collected pieces.
• 🛋️ His approach prioritizes comfort and ambiance, ensuring spaces are relaxing and open to communication, with every detail from fabrics to lighting contributing to the overall feel.
• 🎨 He designed a Steinway grand piano for the entry hall, blending African and European styles, with hand-carved legs and bronze work.

Tributes and Inspirations

• 📸 The home continually pays tribute to his ancestors and black history through photographs and art, including works by Gordon Parks.
• 💖 The petite salon, named Roxy Rune, is dedicated to his mother, filled with framed photographs taken by his father and evoking memories of her reading poetry in Central Park.
• 🥊 The grand salon is built around the legacy of Muhammad Ali, featuring Andy Warhol art and celebrating Ali's humanitarian and civil rights work.

Key Living Spaces

• 🍽️ The dining room is designed for dinner parties with diverse guests and is centered around an inspirational photograph of his grandfather.
• 🕯️ Kravitz prefers dim, rich, and warm lighting in the dining room, creating a vibey atmosphere for conversation.
• 🖼️ He collects unique furniture, including pieces by Paul Evans and a Carl Springer table, and finds treasures at the Paris flea market.

Personal Retreats and Creative Hubs

• 📚 The library, filled with his mother's books, holds deep meaning and features items like James Brown's boots, symbolizing powerful musical influences.
• 🎸 His studio houses a collection of items from artists who inspired him, such as Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Bob Marley, and John Lennon, including a shirt given by Yoko Ono.
• 🛌 The bedroom serves as a space for recreation and inspiration, featuring an oval shape, substantial furniture, and a cherished portrait of opera singer Leontyne Price.

The Heart of the Home

• 🎶 The basement club, converted from a boiler room, is described as the "heart and soul" of the house, offering a speakeasy-style atmosphere.
• 🏡 The design of the house has been an evolution over 22 years, continually adapting to reflect his personal growth and current self.
• ✅ Kravitz believes the house is now complete, representing his history, story, and evolution, and will last for his lifetime.