David Bowie and wife,supermodel Iman Retreats
“I think Mustique is Duchampian—it will always provide an endless source of delight,” says David Bowie, with his wife, actress and model Iman. “The house is such a tranquil place that I have absolutely no motivation to write a thing when I’m there.” Robert J. Litwiller, the New York designer who oversaw the project, says, “The first view from the entrance is of two fish ponds and the pool, beyond which is Britannia Bay, where the yacht is anchored.”
Elton John Homestay
“Each house is a work in progress. If I weren’t a musician, I would love to be a decorator,” admits the legendary Elton John. One of four homes, John’s Nice property was built in the 1920s as an artist’s colony. “It was pink for a while, then we painted it yellow,” interior designer Dilger Gibson says. “That’s very much Elton’s spirit. ‘I’ve enjoyed it pink, let’s love it yellow.’ Everything is always changing.” Above: Egyptian Déco statues of the four seasons decorate the pool area. (May 2000).
Michael Douglas And Catherine Zeta-Jones House
“I said to Catherine, ‘We’ll be on an island with lots of family and no place to go. Think about that.’ She did and immediately signed on,” says actor Michael Douglas of the Bermuda refuge he and his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, commissioned decorator Stephen Ryan to design. “My mother’s Bermudian. Her family’s been on the island since 1610, and I’ve been going all my life. In fact, I celebrated my first birthday here,” says Michael Douglas. Above: The couple wanted a comfortable living room where they could accommodate up to 14 guests. Ryan describes the area, with plush fabrics and a deep palette, as typically English. (July 2002).
