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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos find themselves eyeing the most unique home décor.
The Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts, who tied the knot in 1966, provided an inside look into their luxurious, French-inspired townhouse in the Upper East Side—or as they call it, their “favorite place on Earth.” And along with the furniture they sourced directly from Parisian flea markets, the chic interior has a few unique features that may catch your eye.
Including a large, gold-framed mirror placed directly at the foot of their bed—though it’s not what you think.
“Don’t think we’re crazy about putting a mirror in front of our bed,” the 53-year-old joked in their Architectural Digest home tour on Dec. 10, “It hides a TV.”
“We don’t stare at ourselves,” Kelly, 54, added, “we watch Judge Judy.”
The bedroom, where Kelly admitted she spends most of her time, is inspired by the “sexy” and “peaceful” ambience of a European hotel, and also features an accent wall hand-gilded in silver leaf.
But once you leave the haven that entertains the couple’s Judge Judy marathons, you are welcomed into the hallway by three sizeable eyeball paintings. As it turns out, the eye-catching art pieces are realistic recreations of the eyeballs of their three children Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 21.
“The artwork that we have in the hallway is from an artist named Marc Quinn,” Mark noted, while Kelly explained, “He photographs the eye, and he paints the eye but from the inside looking out so it’s not a print, it’s not a photograph.”
And with their children out of the house, the art pieces act as a sight for sore eyes.
“They don’t live here anymore, so when we leave our bedroom, it feels like they’re still with us,” the Riverdale actor said, to which his wife added, “I could stare at my kids’ eyes forever, I just think they’re great.”
And though their penthouse is now void of kids, the couple continues to share their bedroom and closet—despite their friends questioning why they don’t take over the empty bedrooms.
“We’ve always shared a bathroom and a closet,” the Live Wire author shared, “and I don’t think we will ever not share a bathroom and a closet.”
After all, even when it comes to sharing their dream home, these two are the perfect pair.
“I just feel like you and I live well together,” she said to her husband of 28 years. “We’ve moved several times in our lives, but no matter where we go, for me this is my forever home.”
And since Kelly and Mark spent 12 fabulous years raising their family in this home, keep reading to look back at their cutest family moments…
Empty Nest, No Problem
For the first September in at least 20 years that she didn't have a kid to see off to school, Kelly filled the void with a throwback from 2008.
Look Out, Behind You!
Looks like Michael's about to get the drop on his little sister in this pic their dad shared on Lola's 19th birthday in 2020.
Class of 2021
Joaquin is surrounded by love at his high school graduation.
Big Men on Campus
"Looks like @instasuelos just found out he won't be @joaquinconsuelos roommate in the fall," Kelly teased during a trip to Ann Arbor before Joaquin started at University of Michigan.
Kelly took a few days off in March 2022 to watch the Wolverines compete in the Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Detroit.
Still a freshman, Joaquin didn't wrestle this time, but still, Kelly said on Live upon her return, "It took years off my life watching these young men."
Generational Health
The whole family finally made it to Greece and Italy in June 2021 after the pandemic had other plans in 2020.
"Last year's graduation trip for our oldest son and niece was delayed long enough to become a graduation trip for the family newborns as well," Kelly shared.
Heavenly Holiday
This family pic from their Mediterranean getaway turned out so well, Kelly made it their 2021 holiday card.
A Sweet Memory
"Happy Easter from the year 2012 because Lola approved this photo," Kelly captioned this throwback, never missing a chance to tease her perpetually appalled teen on social media.
Beautiful Girls
Mark wished the "spectacular women" in his life a happy International Women's Day.
Apples of Her Eye
"Happy Valentine's Day to the loves of my life!" Kelly wrote from the heart on Feb. 14, 2022.
Nice View if You Can Get It
Kelly celebrated the fruits of her labor on National Sons Day, Sept. 28, 2021.
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Mommy & Son
Kelly and Mark's eldest child, son Michael Consuelos, 24 at the time, posted this sweet throwback photo of him and his mom on her 51st birthday in 2021, writing, "Happy Birthday, Mom!! I hope you have the greatest day ever. You're a badass and an inspiration to everyone. Also, when I call you a T. Rex, I mean it as a compliment. You should know that by now."
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History Repeating
In August 2020, Kelly Ripa shared an epic recreation of an old family photo from 2003 on Instagram. With youngest son Joaquin on her lap and older kids Michael and Lola perfectly in place, we'd say they nailed it despite the fact that, as Kelly noted, "objects may appear larger."
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Glad Grad
In May 2020, Kelly and Mark celebrated eldest son Michael's graduation—albeit a virtual one, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic—from New York University. Marking the occasion, Kelly wrote on Instagram, "And just like that you graduated college. MJC, the joy and pride you have brought our family is indescribable. I love you with all my heart."
All Grown Up
From kids to teenagers! "#tbt 2011 vs. 2019 Les murs sont devenus plus petits," Kelly shared in an Instagram post that showed just how much her kids have grown.
School's Out
"The Graduate #2019," Kelly wrote on Instagram celebrating Lola's final days of high school.
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Star-Studded Walk
Kelly receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015 was an all-hands-on-deck event.
Milestone Moments
Kelly matched her son's gown and the flowers at Joaquin's middle school graduation.
Selfie Time
When your family is this beautiful, you would likely be posing for selfies more often than not too.
Joy to the World
Holidays always bring family together and this famous crew is no exception.
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Family Fun Day
Back in 2003, Kelly and husband Mark Consuelos celebrated the opening night for A Year With Frog and Toad at Maxine's in New York City.
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Red Carpet Pros
Back in 2001, Mark and Kelly took their son to the ATLANTIS The Lost Empire premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.
Snow Day
Whether they are traveling somewhere hot and tropical or cool and snowy, this family always knows how to have a good time.
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