You don’t have to be a professional musician to have an epic recording studio in your abode. Even those who enjoy recording, writing, playing, or simply listening to music can be interested in this fun home amenity. In fact, many celebrated designers have been getting an increasing number of requests to draw up recording studios or music rooms as a result of homeowners taking up new hobbies during Covid lockdowns or to create dedicated spaces for separating work and play. Even luxury condos in New York are incorporating music rooms and recording studios into their suite of building amenities. This is especially useful for children, who are learning new skills and may be picking up guitar, piano, and other musical instruments. Whether you’re looking to transform a room or buy a new house, we’ve rounded up homes throughout the world with incredible recording studios, including homes that once belonged to professional musicians. Who knows? Maybe your future recording studio is where you’ll create a future Song of the Year.
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Calvin Harris’s Dual Recording Studios
Image Credit: Christopher Amitrano/Douglas Elliman Realty DJ Calvin Harris spun off his $25 million home last year, but we’re still thinking about his two epic recording studios. The Beverly Hills compound, now owned by one lucky buyer, consists of five separate structures and resort-style grounds and amenities. While Harris owned the home, it was filled with his awards, a grand piano, and two recording studios with a variety of instruments he likely used to create some of his hit songs.
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Tommy Lee’s Fully Outfitted Recording Studio
Image Credit: Neue Focus Tommy Lee, the heavily tattooed rocker and Mötley Crüe drummer, sold his Calabasas hillside abode just a few weeks ago after it’s been on and off the market for nearly six years. The 10,000-square-foot home has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms with sprawling living spaces, a library and office, and, as a rockstar would, a full recording studio. The studio comes with isolation booths and a control room.
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Tom Petty’s Guest House Studio
Image Credit: Mike Helfrich Musician Tom Petty’s Malibu home might have sold in February, but the proud new owner of the Free Fallin’ singer’s beachfront pad has a swanky recording studio they can now call their own. While Petty and his wife lived in the home, he set up the guest house as a recording studio with a grand piano and space for guitars. The wood-clad residence was originally built in the 1950s, and we can only imagine how fantastic the acoustics in the room are. From here, there are beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. In fact, this exact home inspired the song “Something Good Coming.” The late singer’s wife told Robb Report Petty was always “writing so many songs” in the home.
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Make Music At This Provençal Estate
Image Credit: Christie's International Real Estate This private estate in France’s Dordogne region might feel like an odd place to put a recording studio, but in case you tire of the two swimming pools, spa, hammam, game room, and parkland (unlikely), you can turn to your music making. The home has a private, well-equipped recording studio for musicians of all genres, plus a performance hall to showcase your talents to your closest friends and family. This spectacular abode is both a serene retreat and amenity-filled escape—and it can be yours for $4.3 million.
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A Studio in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Image Credit: Sotheby's International Realty Located in Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan neighborhood, this charming residence exudes historic flair and was designed with creativity in mind. Listed for $3.8 million, it has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The Spanish home was built in the 19th century and has preserved details, including hand-painted frescoes, original marble flooring, and wood-and-tile beam ceilings. Amenities include an indoor spa pool, a dance studio, and a fully operational recording studio.
