What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus?

SOURCE: Sotheby’s

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny

Ever wonder why some homes seem to captivate you, while others leave you feeling ho-hum? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Whereas Aries are known for their bold design choices, artsy Pisces are drawn to homes by the water and visionary Aquarians prize light-filled spaces that maximize indoor/outdoor living. Taureans are perhaps the biggest homebodies of all, so as their zodiac season (April 20 to May 20) gets underway, it’s time to ask: How do you design the perfect home for a Taurus? 

“They need a space that radiates comfort and ease,” says Anthony Perrotta, an astrologer and interior designer based in Rhode Island in the U.S. “Taureans love a space that feels like an escape from the world: cozy, but closed off.” 

A 1930 townhouse in a landmarked section of Greenwich Village, New York, fits the profile. The property is situated behind a wrought-iron gate, and architect Adam Kushner’s sensitive design nods to the site’s location above Manhattan’s previously tree-lined, vanished Minetta Brook—note the wood pile. It offers several hideaways that will please a Taurus, from a tidy front courtyard (with room for a Vespa) to an enclosed, foliage-covered balcony, and a meditation room. Of course, the rooftop steals the show with its spectacular views, mini kitchen and light-filled glass gym. 

Taureans are drawn to homes that bring the outdoors in, be it through floor-to-ceiling windows, houseplants or fresh flowers, Perrotta says. So it’s best to avoid dark confining spaces, like subterranean basement apartments and wide-open floor plans that don’t maintain privacy. “A home with a good-size closet and separation from the primary bedroom is ideal,” he says, as is plenty of storage.

A contemporary Wellington home in New Zealand has privacy and views in equal measure. Expansive windows afford natural panoramas from every room, while a walk-in pantry, which cleverly conceals a laundry room and tub, keeps personal mess at bay, which this materialistic yet tidy sign will appreciate: “They may like things, but they don’t enjoy clutter,” Perrotta says. The master bedroom, with its walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, feels like a private retreat.  

As the sign of abundance and wealth, Taurus loves the good life. But they also understand good value, Perrotta says, and once they find what they like, they tend to stick with it. “They’re an earth sign,” says Perotta, “so anything that feels earthy or grounded is a go for them.” 

Casa Rosabaya, a sprawling villa on Playa Cosón, in Las Terrenas, a resort town on the Samaná Peninsula in the north of the Dominican Republic, epitomizes livable luxury. A tropical garden dotted with palms and sea grapes lines the swimming pool, while local design firm Arkina’s glass, stucco and wooden palette warms up the modern cement structure.

When it comes to color palettes, as might be expected, Taurus loves earthy tones and hues, especially brown and tan, but is similarly drawn to green, pink, white and cream. “They may have a desire to bring in a pop of color,” Perrotta says. But above all, he adds, they like anything that feels like it came from the earth, such as linen, hemp, cotton and stone. 

Ultimately, Taurus wants a home that feels like a sanctuary, where they can unwind in private. “They want it to smell good, feel good, look good,” Perrotta says. “For Taurus, their home is an investment, and one that they will never regret because it will always give them the grounding and joy that they seek. Very few signs love their home more, except perhaps Cancer.” 

SOURCE: Sotheby’s