Zedd, the world-renowned DJ and producer, has unveiled his new Los Angeles home in the series Open Door by Architectural Digest, revealing a sanctuary built not just for luxury, but for hyper-efficiency, consistency, and a central philosophy he calls "simplicity". Working with designer Jay Omar and, for the first time, interior designer John Krawick, the aim was to create a space that is "incredibly cohesive, very simple, very calming". Zedd’s core design theory, though "not scientifically proven," is that reducing "clutter" and distractions for the eye and brain will keep his "average heart rate throughout the year... at least 1 BPM lower".
The entrance immediately highlights this simplicity, emphasizing the "magical" view and an olive tree at the center point, which provides "greenery inside of the house" and an "amazing source of light at night". The living room is equally simple, featuring a "cloud couch from RH," which Zedd describes as "the most comfortable couch that is calming". Zedd’s core design theory, though "not scientifically proven," is that reducing "clutter" and distractions for the eye and brain will keep his "average heart rate throughout the year... at least 1 BPM lower".
The entrance immediately highlights this simplicity, emphasizing the "magical" view and an olive tree at the center point, which provides "greenery inside of the house" and an "amazing source of light at night". The living room is equally simple, featuring a "cloud couch from RH," which Zedd describes as "the most comfortable couch that I've ever sat on," used frequently for "Mafia nights".
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The kitchen acts as a "lab" where Zedd, who admits he is "not a good chef," dedicates equal time as he does to his studio, driven by an obsession with coffee precision. His setup includes a grinder that he believes was designed by someone who "worked on some of the first Apple devices" because it offers the "most precise reproducible results" for consistency. This is complemented by a "Slayer espresso machine," which he is "obsessed with," and a dedicated milk fridge, inspired by those found in professional coffee shops. Currently living a "health-conscious time of my life," he uses "tons of spices" to compensate for "the lack of fats" in his diet, though he makes one compromise: Maggi, a seasoning from his German upbringing that he calls "liquid gold," despite suspecting it is "liquid MSG".
The creative heart of the home is the purpose-built music complex, fulfilling his dream of being able to "be creative and record immediately anywhere I get inspired". The live room lounge features his "favorite piano," drums, and guitar, all hooked up. A "magical box" allows him to plug in a cable and control his main studio room from the live room, preventing him from having to "lose the inspiration and move away and boot up my computer". The main studio room itself is revolutionary for Zedd, who in his "15 years of producing music never had daylight in a studio". The entire room was built from the ground up to maximize the daylight, making it the most important design element. The furniture in this main room was custom-made by Hrien Duza, tailored to Zedd’s "knee size" to ensure perfect ergonomics, and designed to conceal all cables, making the space "incredibly clean". Despite the complex setup, Zedd notes that the "most important part of my gear is literally hiding behind the screen which is just a laptop," concluding that he is "back on a laptop where I started and it's all I need". The studio also houses a limited-edition remake of a historic Rhodes piano that he always dreamt of having, which he notes will be heard "all over my album".
Zedd’s goal of having "everything I need" without leaving the house is extended by the wellness wing. This area includes a cardio room where he uses an iPad holder to play Hearthstone Battlegrounds to cope with his hatred of the activity. The recovery space features a dry sauna, a steam room that "feels like a billion degrees," and the essential but despised cold plunge. He forces himself to do the cold plunge daily for "2 minutes and 40 seconds," procrastinating until the last moment, but finds that starting the day with something that "sucks" means "that’s already been the worst part of the day" and "it only goes up from there". His commitment to health began when he realized he "can't afford" to drink on stage anymore due to longer hangovers and tighter schedules.
The primary suite caters to his "three needs": creativity, sleep, and gaming. It includes a slightly smaller, functional Bizendorfer piano, and a bed that he "really cherish[es]," noting he will "fly home in the middle of the night to sleep in my own bed". His gaming space features a PC setup, which he admits looks "ridiculous in such a beautifully designed home but you got to know what's important to you," and a magnificent "rollup TV" that silently spirals down into a console, used for PlayStation or Switch. Finally, his main closet, where he keeps his collection of watches—the "only thing I really collect in my life"—is a testament to his aesthetic, as every watch must offer something distinct and, crucially, be "symmetrical". Zedd’s LA home is a testament to rigorous functional design, enabling him to maximize focus on his craft by eliminating all external noise and complication.
