{"id":3737,"date":"2023-10-31T17:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/as-we-mourn-matthew-perry-heres-a-tribute-to-his-cozy-perfectly-goofy-apartment-on-friends\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T17:23:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:23:44","slug":"as-we-mourn-matthew-perry-heres-a-tribute-to-his-cozy-perfectly-goofy-apartment-on-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/as-we-mourn-matthew-perry-heres-a-tribute-to-his-cozy-perfectly-goofy-apartment-on-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"As We Mourn Matthew Perry, Here\u2019s a Tribute to His Cozy, Perfectly Goofy Apartment on \u2018Friends\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images \/ Wikimedia CC<\/p>\n

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The news out of Hollywood this weekend was sudden and sad.<\/p>\n

Matthew Perry<\/strong>, who will forever be known for his unforgettable portrayal of the sarcastic but sweet Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom \u201cFriends,\u201d died at just 54.<\/p>\n

Whether you identified with the high-strung Monica, played by Courteney Cox<\/strong>, Lisa Kudrow<\/strong>\u2018s loveable boho ditz Phoebe, or David Schwimmer<\/strong>\u2018s earnest, lovestruck Ross, many fans felt Perry\u2019s Chandler was the most endearing of the tightknit bunch.<\/p>\n

The genius of \u201cFriends\u201d was not simply the hilarious antics of the beloved characters but the show\u2019s ability to teach a generation of watchers about forming a found family. The series also taught us how to live with roommates and cobble together a wide variety of furnishings into a semblance of home decor on small starter salaries.<\/p>\n

Who didn\u2019t want to plop down on Monica\u2019s sofa or kick back on Chandler\u2019s recliner after a long day?<\/p>\n\n

Sure, the apartment\u2019s generous square footage (in New York City\u2019s West Village, no less) was hard to believe. Still, the actual contents did make sense, especially the silly items in Chandler\u2019s place, which he shared with his best friend, Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my favorite parts of the show was that the apartments and furnishings played a role in the series,\u201d says Pamela O\u2019Brien\u00a0of Pamela Hope Designs. \u201cMonica\u2019s apartment was the home base that nurtured the whole group. However, the fact that Joey and Chandler set up their apartment to be fun and enriching of their humorous lifestyle was a fresh perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

To help ease the pain of Perry\u2019s unexpected death, here\u2019s a tribute to that charmingly boyish apartment decor, which was equal parts comfy-cozy, quirky, and just plain goofy.<\/p>\n

Leather recliners<\/h2>\n

Ahhh! The epitome of relaxation.<\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Who can forget the pair of matching plush recliners that Joey and Chandler would sink into with loud sighs? The soft leather BarcaLoungers<\/a> on the show, two of the boys\u2019 prized possessions, were made possible by Joey\u2019s big check for his work on the soap \u201cDays of Our Lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

The iconic loungers were a distinct upgrade from the beat-up patio furniture the duo used to have. The beaut ($280, Amazon) shown here is similar to the one on the \u201cFriends\u201d set and won\u2019t break the bank either.<\/p>\n

Foosball table<\/h2>\n

Score! Who needs a dining table?<\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

When this major decor piece is first introduced to the apartment\u2019s decor in the episode titled \u201cThe One With the Dozen Lasagnas,\u201d we can\u2019t actually see it as Ross declares it \u201cthe most beautiful table I\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet when the camera shot widens, we see Ross is not admiring a dining or kitchen table at all\u2014but a foosball game.<\/p>\n

Monica asks if the boys will balance their plates on the foosball players\u2019 little heads, and Joey says, \u201cWho cares\u2014we\u2019ll eat at the sink!\u201d<\/p>\n

Yup, foosball<\/a> is king, and eating standing up might be worth it to have a foosball table in your home. This one ($130, Amazon) even has its own cup holders. Who needs a dining table?<\/p>\n

Magna-Doodle<\/h2>\n

Check the board for hidden messages.<\/p>\n

Target<\/p>\n

Apparently, the idea for putting a doodle board<\/a> on the back of Chandler and Joey\u2019s apartment door had a deeper meaning.<\/p>\n

Hanging it was an idea that came from a cameraman, and the Magna-Doodle often sported messages that were inside jokes known only to the cast and crew. Early in the series, a short shopping list was seen on the board, though later silly faces would appear.<\/p>\n

But the funniest message was probably the one written by the burglars who robbed the boys\u2019 apartment: \u201cThanks for all your stuff!\u201d<\/p>\n

Get your whiteboard ($15, Target), and think of the smiles Chandler brings you every time you use it.<\/p>\n

Laurel and Hardy poster<\/h2>\n

A blast from the past<\/p>\n

Etsy<\/p>\n

This reproduction vintage movie poster ($23, Etsy) of the iconic comic duo Laurel and Hardy<\/a> hung in Joey and Chandler\u2019s apartment for years, highlighting their ongoing bromance.<\/p>\n

The monochromatic shot fits the boys\u2019 aesthetic to a T.<\/p>\n

Dartboard<\/h2>\n

A home dart board is essential.<\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Darts<\/a> and foosball go hand in hand, of course, and young roommates in their first apartment might gravitate toward bar games as decor. Later in life, when a family might be around, throwing darts at will may not be so easy.<\/p>\n

In one episode, the boys even have a heart-to-heart over Chandler\u2019s girlfriend Janice (Maggie Wheeler<\/strong>), while Chandler furiously hurls the sharp objects. Play safely with your own set ($35, Amazon).<\/p>\n

White dog statue<\/h2>\n

The tabletop version is easier to display.<\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a scene in \u201cFriends\u201d where Joey and Chandler enter Monica and Rachel\u2019s (Jennifer Aniston<\/strong>) apartment, riding atop this white greyhound statue<\/a> ($25, Amazon) while saluting and eating a sandwich.<\/p>\n

In reality, it was apparently owned in real life by Aniston. She then gave it to the show\u2019s set designers when she joined the cast, and it ended up living in the boys\u2019 apartment behind the leather recliners.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe \u2018Friends\u2019 living situations and continuous swapping of spaces and roommates was something that many of us could relate to in our own lives,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cI think it highlighted how important home is to all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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