Rita Ora is modern womanhood. The Kosovo-born Albanian singer became famous after coming to West London with her family. The 31-year-old has had many hit singles, acted in the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy, Detective Pikachu, and other films, and judged and coached singing competitions like The Voice UK, The Voice Australia, The X Factor, and The Masked Singer UK.
She’s a 21st-century celebrity who blogs from Paris, LA, and New Zealand. She dated director Taika Waititi. With all this glitz, it’s surprising—and delightful—that her home isn’t a contemporary mansion with an infinity pool.
Ora has a lovely Primrose Hill brick house. 1877 was Arthur Rackham’s home. He illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and more. After buying it in 2021, Ora could only do small changes because it is Grade II classified. Ora always liked old houses. Since many creatives lived here, I thought it would have a particular spirit.
Key upgrades included fixing the floors, roof, bathrooms, plumbing, electricity, and kitchen. Ora furnished the house with old items from London’s Portobello Road Market in another practical approach. “I love cost-efficiency when necessary,” she says. Elena Ora, her sister and manager, arranges the furniture in the property, while interior designer Joanna Plant adds “little bits and bobs” to complete it.
Her furnishings is West London. Ora acquired a house in a strange location to challenge herself. West London has my favorite café and friends. Wɑnted more.” Her home has multiple fireplaces and a beautiful garden, allowing her unwind from her demanding life. West Londoners asked, ‘Rita, what’s up?’ Home took six hours. Coffee and drinks made me wonder, “How am I not home yet?”
The social butterfly is adjusting. “I’ve made friends in local Pilates, and they’re all gorgeous mums of three kids, and I’m sort of like, ‘This is how you guys live out here. Ok, cool. I understand.
Ora enjoys her quiet house while working on her third album. “I can’t believe you live in a house like this,” she says. She understands confusion: “My exterior self is super flamboyant, colorful, and I’m really proud of my decisions. Different inside. My home should reflect me.”