What as a perfect home for an aries?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny

Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize indoor/outdoor living. Aries are known for boldness, so as their zodiac season gets underway (March 20-April 19), it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for an Aries? 

“Being a fire sign, lighting is of utmost importance,” says Anthony Perrotta, an astrologer and interior designer based in Rhode Island. “They truly get energized by windows, good lighting, and a space that can be as changeable as them.” A loftlike townhouse near central Milan fits the bill. Skylights drench the communal spaces in light, and the floors are so large they could be used for just about anything, especially large gatherings. The leafy third-floor terrace offers another space to dream big. 

Traditional designs tend to put an Aries off, especially if they feel stifling. “If the layout or design is too rigid, they won’t be happy,” says Perrotta. So it’s best to avoid closed floor plans, especially cloistering details like galley kitchens, laminate wood panels and low ceilings. Open floor plans are ideal, as are polished, masculine materials with some heft to them like brick, wood or concrete. 

This airy Manhattan triplex at 111 West 57th St., meticulously designed by the New York-based firm Studio Sofield, strikes just the right balance of lightness and drama—see the sunlit spiral staircase—for the notoriously fun-loving sign. An Aries will also enjoy watching the hustle and bustle—and switching up furniture layouts in the four spacious bedrooms. The secondary en-suite bathrooms, with custom Studio Sofield-designed fixtures and crystallo gold quartzite finishes, exude well-built elegance. 

Aries star signs love to make a statement. “They have no problem being the first in anything,” says Perrotta, “so they are more willing to take risks and go big.” An expansive apartment on Manresa Road, one of the most sought-after addresses in Chelsea, London, has serious main character energy. “Statement walls, bold accent furniture, unique sculpture—it’s all for them,” says Perrotta. High ceilings and sizable windows keep things contemporary. The reception and dining rooms will make this sociable sign happy. 

Aries can be eclectic, playing with patterns, styles colors and lighting, says Perrotta. “They’re connected to warm colors like reds, oranges and golds, as well as yellows, olive greens, washed-out blacks and brighter hues.” Of course, this sign likes to do things its own way; don’t be surprised if they really run with a color palette. 

Being led by Mars, Aries homemakers may well opt for leather accents or furniture. They’re also drawn to sinuous, no-nonsense pieces that don’t take up too much space. “Oversized furniture can weigh them down,” says Perrotta, so “they may have a harder time with anything too curved or feminine. Sharp angular lines are more their vibe.”

Above all, Aries want a flexible space they can call their own. The more cutting edge the better, but it should let their personality shine. “They crave the ability to change things up whenever they feel like it,” says Perrota. “The home needs to have their stamp. It has to be as bold and dynamic as they are.”