Eighth Annual REAL SIMPLE Home Debuts in Downtown Manhattan

Drew Barrymore joins the REAL SIMPLE Home alongside Editors, Interior Designers and Content Creators Including Drew Michael Scott, Mallory Fletchall, Alvin Wayne, Noz Nozawa and More

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- REAL SIMPLE today unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home, now in its eighth year and featuring guest designer, Drew Barrymore. The actress, entrepreneur and tastemaker joins nine acclaimed designers, home influencers and a professional organizer to transform two stunning residences–a penthouse suite and two-bedroom apartment–inside a luxury condominium in Manhattan's One Park Row. Working in collaboration with REAL SIMPLE editors, this year's home delivers sophistication and high-style functionality to inspire design, décor and DIYs in readers' own homes. For a closer look at the 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home, visit RealSimple.com/rshome2025, attend open house tours in Manhattan on September 19-21 and 26-28, and pick up the October issue on newsstands September 19.

"The 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home is double the fun!" said Lauren Iannotti, REAL SIMPLE Editor in Chief. "We decorated two distinct apartments in a gorgeous building with tons of class and sprawling views. These spaces occupy the intersection of form and function, on-trend design and practical solutions. They offer endless inspiration and timeless ideas to help create a place you love."

Each year, REAL SIMPLE teams up with a curated mix of top designers, stylemakers and influencers to reimagine a home that marries standout design with smart, everyday realism. The 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home features the creative talents of the following designers and organizers:

• Drew Barrymore, Beautiful by Drew, The Drew Barrymore Show
• Mandy Cheng, Mandy Cheng Design
• Mallory Fletchall, Reserve Home
• Alexandra Gater, Alexandra Gater
• Candace Griffin, Candace Mary Interiors
• Valeria Jacobs, Rebecca and Genevieve
• Tyler Moore, Tidy Dad
• Noz Nozawa, Noz Design
• Jason Saft, Staged To Sell Home
• Drew Michael Scott, Lone Fox Home
• Alvin Wayne, Alvin Wayne Interiors

This year's REAL SIMPLE Home is complete with 14 designed spaces spanning two units, leaning into the building's striking architecture to create spaces that are both elevated and livable. In the penthouse, designers turned open living areas into inviting spaces, packed storage into the laundry room, and cozied up bedrooms. The vast 1,500 square-foot terrace welcomes entertaining and lounging in a vibrant atmosphere, adorned with colorful accent pieces against light fabrics, backdropped by iconic city views. A second apartment, the "DIY Annex," offers a fresh perspective on resourceful decorating and storage. Modern updates, vintage-inspired touches, and budget-friendly details lend personality while focusing on comfort. 

A highlight of this year's REAL SIMPLE Home is a dedicated "feel-good room," personally designed by Drew Barrymore. The room is filled with soft, soothing textures to encourage relaxation and mindfulness while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic. Integrating a calming palette, generous natural light and uncluttered design, the room embodies the idea of creating a sanctuary at home, proving that even a small space can serve a purpose.

"When I was thinking about this assignment, I had to decide what wellness means to me. It means remembering to even put yourself in the mix, let alone first," said Barrymore in the October issue of REAL SIMPLE. "It's a place to sit and a transition. Like when you get into a meditation class and they'll tell you to let go of your day and stop thinking about the next thing you have to do. Don't think about the grocery list or what happened this morning. This room wants you to be mindful and present, which is almost as hard as putting yourself first!"

The 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home will open its doors to the public for tours September 19-21 and 26-28. Tickets ($25) are available for purchase at RealSimpleHomeTour.com, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Win, a local non-profit providing shelter and essential services to help families break the cycle of homelessness. The REAL SIMPLE Home is located in the newly built One Park Row, a 24-floor condominium in the historic Financial District, with the penthouse suite represented by real estate brokerage firm SERHANT. New Development, and feet away from the Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall Park and St. Paul's Chapel.

The 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home is proudly supported by eleven sponsors: Command™ Brand, Cuddl Duds®, Glad, House of Rohl®, Minted, myQ, NOW®, Ooni, Pure Leaf®, Valspar®, Fios Home Internet from Verizon.

In its eighth year, the REAL SIMPLE Home continues to inspire, with past homes showcased in Florida, New Jersey, and various locations across New York City, including last year's brownstone in Crown Heights.

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