The TV commercial comforts you between reruns of MTV Cribs – “Until you make your escape, there’ll always be MTV.”

But lets face it, you’re not going to make it. You barely know your way around an air guitar, your application for Extreme Makeover was denied, and hiphop stars taunt you with their ice and tricked out cars.

But fear not, you could at least live in style – Just like that Music video, Just like Lenny Kravitz, At less than a fraction of what his pad is worth. And let me tell you thats no chump change.

Of all the Celebrity cribs I’ve come across, I’ve been most intrigued by Kravitz’s.

I’m not alone.

His crib has been featured in numerous magazines and the reason is a Michael Czysz, who is responsible for the transformation of Kravitz’s 1950’s Miami ranch house into a “sleek, throbbing James Bond-esque den of seduction”.


Fig 1. Lenny Kravitz’s Pad

Unfortunately, there is some bad news – The designer, Michael Czysz prefers to have complete control over his work. He custom-makes 90 percent of the furniture and personally selects everything, which means you’re not going to be able to make a complete replica with off the shelf components. For instance, In the case of Kravtiz’s Miami residence, he went so far as to pick out a silver Ferrari and custom designed a silver “Flying V” Fender guitar to go with the house (1)

On the other hand, The good news is that i saved a bunch of money with… :) just kidding.

You could still redo your den with a similar theme for around $20,000 – $25,000, without the Ferrari and the custom silver guitar (You could spray paint a second hand one) yet still retain its essense with these off the shelf soulful retro components below:



Name: Living Tower
Designer: Verner Panton
Price: $10,620.00
Year: 1969
Details: Large two-piece sculptured seating.



Name: Chrome plastic space age panels (10)
Designer: Unknown
Price: $399 for 10
Year: 1968-1972 Space Age Period


Name: White Space Panel
Designer: Unknown
Price: $399
Year: 1968-172 Space Age Period


Name: Spiegel Panel Red
Designer: Verner Panton
Price: $2,499.00 (ouch)
Year: Vintage item, produced by Louis Poulsen ca. 1969.
Details: It can be used as a wall or a ceiling mounted lamp.



A.Name: Gloss Table Lamp
Designer: Pablo Pardo
Price: $250 (Currently on Sale: $225)

B.Name: Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Designer: George Nelson, Irving Harper for Herman Miller
Price: $2,595 ($114/month)
Year: 1956
Details: While this isn’t the only Sofa i would recommend, i decided to refrain from cramming in every stylish seat. You can easily find some more at Nova, Design within Reach and White on White

C.Name: Le Klint Hanging Light
Designer: Poul Christiansen
Price: $200 (Current on Sale: $180)
Year: 1971
Details: While I prefered this classic folded lamp, you can find similar suited lamps here.

D.Name: Luminous Ring Panel Red
Designer: Verner Panton for Vitra
Price: $525
Year: 1969
Details: Strongly decorative in character, it can be used as a wall- or ceiling-mounted lamp. Cheaper Alternative.



Fig 7. The Finished Room

And voila, your room is ready. No more lonely nights. No more midlife crisis. No more savings.