Grey DeLisle, a prolific voice actor known for lending her voice to more than 2,500 characters in animated television shows, films, and video games—including “The Loud House,” “Scooby-Doo,” and “The Simpsons”—has recently completed a significant renovation of her Craftsman-style home in Pasadena, California. The 1908 residence, originally purchased by DeLisle in 2007, reflects her vibrant personality through a mix of bold colors, vintage elements, and thoughtfully curated design features.
The two-story house, covering approximately 2,000 square feet, retains much of its original dark wood wainscoting, which contrasts with brightly patterned wallpapers and a striking exterior painted in sage green and salmon pink. The redesign, undertaken with designer Lucie Ayres of 22 Interiors, balances DeLisle’s eclectic collection of antiques and artwork with Ayres’ minimalist and precise aesthetic. Together, they infused the home with a lively atmosphere, overcoming the challenge of incorporating bold colors into the traditionally dark interior of a Craftsman.
Central to the dining room is “Slim,” a life-size wooden cowboy sculpture that DeLisle acquired at age 24. The kitchen features a vintage red 1940s O’Keefe & Merritt stove accompanied by retro-style red appliances from Smeg and custom tilework from Fireclay Tile that incorporates shades of blue, red, yellow, and white. The ceilings throughout the home display historic and modern wallpaper patterns, including a William Morris design from 1876 in the foyer and geometric Scalamandre wallpaper in the dining room.
DeLisle’s journey with the home reflects significant personal transitions. After her second marriage, which ended amicably, she chose to move out to avoid uprooting her eldest son, who remained in the house with his father. Subsequently, she remarried and relocated to a substantially larger property in Glendale, California, which included two accessory dwelling units rented out to offset mortgage costs. However, privacy concerns and her eldest son’s nostalgia for the Pasadena home prompted her to downsize and return in September 2024 with her two younger children.
The renovation included reconfiguring the interior to create a dedicated primary suite, a feature previously lacking. The bedroom is designed as a “dark, sexy” retreat with aubergine walls, floral wallpaper, and a tufted teal velvet headboard, adorned with many of DeLisle’s collected paintings of nudes. Throughout the home, pieces reflect her personal style, which favors vintage glamour over contemporary casual wear, a sentiment she emphasizes by noting she does not own sweatpants despite understanding them.
The overall renovation, which cost approximately $400,000 including furnishings, has resulted in an intimate and luxurious living space. The landscaping has been adapted to a drought-conscious design using native plants, stone pavers, and gravel, replacing the previous lawn. With this project, DeLisle combines her professional creativity with her personal flair, creating a home described by Ayres as colorful, bright, and full of personality—qualities that mirror DeLisle’s own vibrant career and tastes.