The best film and TV set to copy at home is Tony Stark’s mansion from Iron Man 3 for its open, round plan, while Monica’s Friends apartment is the easiest to copy for a social home. We picked ten sets from film and TV and pulled out the idea you can use in a real room.
Most of the shows below have ended: Friends in 2004, Bones in 2017, Supernatural in 2020 and The Big Bang Theory in 2019, so these sets are now part of design history. Some are open to visit.
| Rank | Set | Design idea |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Stark’s mansion, Iron Man 3 | Round, central plan with art in the halls |
| 2 | The Marbella Hotel suite, Jane the Virgin | Hotel-style luxury |
| 3 | Wayne Manor, Gotham | Vintage and dark leather |
| 4 | Men of Letters Bunker, Supernatural | Library and brick |
| 5 | Walden Schmidt’s beach house, Two and a Half Men | Glass and light colours |
| 6 | Booth and Brennan’s home, Bones | Earthy and planted |
| 7 | Penny’s apartment, The Big Bang Theory | Small and simple |
| 8 | Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment, The Big Bang Theory | Collector’s flat |
| 9 | Central Perk, Friends | Coffee shop as living room |
| 10 | Monica’s apartment, Friends | Open plan for a crowd |
1. Tony Stark’s mansion, Iron Man 3
The mansion in Iron Man 3 (2013) is a showcase of a round, open plan with the rooms flowing into each other and sculpture treated as part of the structure.
One dominant material, open sight lines between rooms and a few big art pieces rather than lots of small ones. The house is destroyed in the film.
2. The Marbella Hotel suite, Jane the Virgin
Rafael Solano owned the fictional Marbella Hotel in Jane the Virgin, which ran from 2014 to 2019. The suite shows how a restrained palette can still look rich.
A bar corner, a statement chandelier and a polished floor, with furniture colours that stay close together.
3. Wayne Manor, Gotham
Gotham (2014 to 2019) gave young Bruce Wayne a manor full of patterned rugs, leather chairs and antique paintings.
Dark materials need light, so pair them with tall windows. Fan reports say exterior shots used a mansion in Glen Cove, New York, but treat that as unconfirmed.
4. Men of Letters Bunker, Supernatural
The bunker was the set Sam and Dean Winchester called home in Supernatural (2005 to 2020). It uses brick, wooden tables and shelves of old books.
A private library corner with antique shelves, which suits a work-from-home space.
5. Walden Schmidt’s beach house, Two and a Half Men
In Two and a Half Men, Walden Schmidt buys the beach house in the ninth season and repaints it in lighter colours.
Large glass doors, bright walls and a desk angled to see both the room and the sea.
6. Booth and Brennan’s home, Bones
Bones ran from 2005 to 2017. The couple’s home leans on big windows, plants and earth tones.
Bring the outside in with plants and warm natural colours.
7. Penny’s apartment, The Big Bang Theory
Penny’s apartment in The Big Bang Theory (2007 to 2019) is the smaller of two flats, with a small dining table set by the window.
A dining table by the window and rugs to separate zones.
8. Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment, The Big Bang Theory
The main set of The Big Bang Theory is a living room that doubles as a work area, with bookshelves and displayed collectibles.
Shelves for a collection and plenty of extra seating. You can visit the Apartment 4A set at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
9. Central Perk, Friends
Friends ran from 1994 to 2004. Central Perk is built around deep sofas and an armchair group rather than rows of tables.
Seating that invites people to stay. The real Central Perk set is on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, where there is also an operating Central Perk cafe.
10. Monica’s apartment, Friends
Monica’s apartment from Friends has the kitchen, dining and lounge in one room, with rugs defining the zones.
Rugs to separate zones and furniture facing a central point.
Where can you see these sets in real life?
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has the real Central Perk set on Stage 48 along with Big Bang Theory sets such as Apartment 4A. A third-party reseller lists the base tour at about $76 per adult, so check the official price before you book. The route can change with filming schedules, and children under 5 are not admitted.
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FAQ
What is the best film set to copy for a home?
Tony Stark’s mansion from Iron Man 3 for a modern luxury look, and Monica’s Friends apartment for a social open plan.
Can you visit the Friends set?
Yes. The real Central Perk set is on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, which also has an operating Central Perk cafe.
Which set suits a small space?
Penny’s apartment in The Big Bang Theory, which is small and simple with a dining table by the window.
Which set suits a home office?
The Men of Letters Bunker for a private library feel, or Walden Schmidt’s beach house for a bright desk by the window.
Are the shows still running?
Most have ended: Friends in 2004, Bones in 2017, Two and a Half Men in 2015, Supernatural in 2020 and The Big Bang Theory in 2019.
Where was Wayne Manor in Gotham filmed?
One fan report places it at a mansion in Glen Cove, New York, but we could not confirm it from a production source.
How we put this list together
We chose sets that show a clear, copyable design idea, and checked show dates and visitable sets on reporting and tourism pages in October 2026.
Last updated: October 2026.
