Today AD is welcomed to Los Angeles by actor Karen Gillan for a look inside her cozy, pub-like home. The _Dr. Who_ and Marvel Universe star recently moved into the traditional early-1900s cottage with her husband, comedian Nick Kocher, setting out to design their first home together. The couple enlisted Pierce & Ward, an AD100 studio known for creating lived-in spaces with an old-world feel and a dash of glamor. After tearing down a series of bland renovations and adding elegant finishes like built-in bookshelves and wainscotting, the designers got to work. “It’s exactly what I wanted,” says Gillan of her newly decorated home and its traditional two-story layout overlooking a tree-shaded backyard. “I could never live in a modern space because it would kill my energy.”Karen Gillan reprises her role as ‘Nebula’ in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening May 5, 2023.See more of Karen's home here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/tour-actor-karen-gillans-home-a-california-cottage-with-scottish-charmShop Karen Gillian’s home style!*Lighting* (Similar) Rejuvenation Ansel 6-Light Chandelier: https://fave.co/3oIZBHs(Similar) Chairish Vintage Tramp Art Popsicle Lamp: https://fave.co/41EBBDD(Similar) Etsy Vintage Table Lamp: https://fave.co/3oG6pFz(Similar) West Elm Curvilinear Wall Sconce: https://fave.co/3oPsvW7*Furniture/bedding*(Similar) Arhaus Marina Sofa: https://fave.co/41XwSNg(Similar) Joss & Main End Table: https://fave.co/3oNYqpT(Similar) Wayfair 34” Chess Table: https://fave.co/3VaSrHPChairish American of Martinsville Burl Wood Lighted Dry Bar: https://fave.co/4486QIU(Similar) Etsy Vintage Hand Crochet Coverlet: https://fave.co/449sQDA*Accessories*Chris Lowell, 31 Days #62, 2011: https://fave.co/3nc4sAf(Similar) Rejuvenation Audrey Low Round Glass Vase: https://fave.co/41HWFJJAltuzarra Vintage Cocktail Glasses: https://fave.co/3Vc42Xu(Similar) 1stdibs Contemporary Balloon Vase: https://fave.co/40IEXV8(Similar) Anthropologie Aurora Candlestick: https://fave.co/41YZMfPSmeg Electric Kettle: https://amzn.to/3n44sT3(Similar) West Elm Letterboard: https://fave.co/3AuloVO(Similar) Pottery Barn Faux Mohair Blanket: https://fave.co/3L8A8OX(Similar) Stripe Tissue Box Cover: https://amzn.to/3oJxM1yAesop Hand Soap: https://amzn.to/3V91p8A(Similar) Signature Hardware Brass Toilet Paper Holder: https://amzn.to/449Dg5R(Similar) Society 6 Highland Cow Print: https://fave.co/40IxzZZ*Wallpaper/rugs*(Similar) Revival Rugs Seino Oriental Rug: https://fave.co/40EXfXmDecorators Best GP&J Baker Ramayana Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3L8du9G(Similar) Farrow & Ball Stripe Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3VaDyFtDecorators Best Sanderson Tally Ho! Wallpaper: https://fave.co/41GoamSDecorators Best Mulberry Grand Flying Ducks Sage Wallpaper: https://fave.co/3HgWvAWWhen you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.Photographs by Chris Lowell www.chrislowellphotography.com https://www.jacksonfineart.com/artists/chris-lowell/Director: Meg SuttonDirector of Photography: Grant BellEditor: Daniel FinnTalent: Karen GillanProducer: Chase LewisLine Producer: Joe BuscemiAssociate Producer: Josh CroweProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteEquipment Manager: Kevin BalashCamera Operator: Brooke MuellerAudio: Kari BarberProduction Assistant: Ariel LabasanPost Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly FrewTalent Booker: Tracy ShafferSupervising Editor: Christina MankellowJunior Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Justin SymondsColorist: Oliver EidWant even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► http://bit.ly/2H7oOSGStill haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGESTThe leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.