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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats' Oceanside Oasis

A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats' Oceanside Oasis

The couple's California mansion is full of light and beautiful works of art

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are one of the music industry’s power couples. But when they’re not making hits, the GRAMMY award-winners and their children love to relax in their 11,000-square-foot cliffside mansion in La Jolla, Calif. With help from interior designer Kelly Behun, the couple has created a cozy, family-friendly space that is full of light and their favorite works of art.

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Keys and Swizz invited Architectural Digest to their home and shared some of their favorite rooms for eating, entertaining and family fun. Take a peek inside their beautiful ocean oasis.

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A Home for Iron Man

A Home for Iron Man

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The 11,000-square-foot three-story home was designed by architectural designer Wallace E. Cunningham. Made of white concrete, stainless steel and glass, it gives the family an amazing panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

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Fun fact: the home was the inspiration for Tony Stark’s mansion in the “Iron Man” movies.

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A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome

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Keys says that while they use every part of their home, the first stop, the room they call “the circle,” is a favorite. They love enjoying the ocean view from the bright living space. “It’s the perfect way to welcome people,” she said.

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Where Game Nights Go Down

Where Game Nights Go Down

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This open space is one of the family’s favorite places to hang out. The site for everything from family meals to game nights, most of the family fun happens here.

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A Home Full of Fine Art

A Home Full of Fine Art

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Keys and Swizz are huge art collectors, and each room of their home has a carefully-curated collection of their favorite sculptures, paintings and more. The couple says they love their kids seeing dynamic art all around them.

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A Home Full of Fine Art

A Home Full of Fine Art

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The couple owns the largest collection of work from legendary photographer Gordon Parks, which they proudly display throughout their living space.

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The Piano Room

The Piano Room

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Take a flight upstairs from the living space to find the piano room, where the family goes to read, relax and play music on the piano – the first one Keys received when she signed to Columbia Records at age 15.

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The Kitchen

The Kitchen

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Keys and Swizz love to cook for their friends and family, which is why their open kitchen was designed to be a place filled with laughter and love.

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Cozy Dining Space

Cozy Dining Space

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This dining table has plenty of seating for the family and their friends. Although the plush chairs look luxe, Alicia and Swizz say they get lots of use.

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“The dog definitely feels like he can drool on them, Swizz said.

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Modern Accessories

Modern Accessories

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Modern minimalist decor is on display throughout the home.

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Creative Custom Furniture

Creative Custom Furniture

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Keys and Swizz poured their creativity into every corner of the home. Each piece of furniture is perfectly designed for the space.

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The Family Room

The Family Room

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The colorful family room is where everyone comes together to watch movies – or take naps on the large, comfortable sectional. The walls are covered with vibrant art pieces that warm up the space.

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Formal Dining Room

Formal Dining Room

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On the other side of the family room is the formal dining room. The space where most of their holiday meals happen, the room opens out onto their massive patio space.

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The Perfect Patio

The Perfect Patio

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If the family wants to dine al fresco, they have a massive patio with lots of seating.

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Infinity Pool

Infinity Pool

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The outdoor space includes an infinity pool with an amazing waterfront view.

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