Travis Barker of Blink 182 and Kourtney Kardashian welcome us to their quiet home

It’s been a busy spring for in-demand musician Travis Barker . In just a four-week period, the Blink-182 drummer finished work on Machine Gun Kelly’s latest album, Mainstream Sellout, and then performed with Reba McEntire at the Oscars for an audience of millions. He also played an incredible set with Lenny Kravitz and HER at the Grammys in Las Vegas before returning to the studio to wrap Blackbear’s new release, In Loving Memory. Oh yeah, he also married his formidable fiancée (now wife), Kourtney Kardashian , in a “practice” wedding—the couple hadn’t yet gotten a license—officiated by an Elvis impersonator in a Las Vegas chapel. Vegas. “It was a perfect month,” says the quintessential rock star, who frequently appears on lists of the greatest drummers of all time.

The Salsa is furnished with a custom sofa and armchairs from Waldo’s Designs and a side table from Liaigre.

 Christopher Sturman.

A view of the pool looking towards the elevated room.

 Christopher Sturman.

When Barker needs a little time to relax with family and friends, his exit from the fast lane takes him directly to a surprisingly serene and low-key retreat in Calabasas , which he shares with his three children, Landon and Alabama Barker and Atiana De La Pit. Three years ago, in an effort to infuse a greater sense of calm and order into the spacious residence he has owned for 15 years, Barker decided it was time for a renovation. At the suggestion of his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner , the musician contacted the inimitable Waldo Fernández, a regular character at AD100, who has been at the crossroads of design and celebrities for five decades: “I loved the simplicity and zen quality of his work . We connected immediately,” says Barker of his initial meeting with this design legend.

The living room features a custom sofa in linen from Le Cuona, custom armchairs in linen from Lee Jofa, and a cocktail table and stools from Waldo’s Designs.

 Christopher Sturman.

Travis wasn’t looking for a big statement or any kind of cartoonish rock star style,” recalls Fernandez. “He wanted a house that would allow him to think and be at peace with himself.” In practical terms, that vision translated into a color scheme decidedly subdued , bespoke linen upholstery sets, warm, patinated wood pieces, and bespoke furniture inspired by mid-century classics: “We did it all with a very light hand, which was in keeping with the mission” , continues Fernández.

Barker admits that the sober vibe is a bit of a departure from some of his previous residences: “I’ve had houses with lots of flashy cars, murals and bikes hanging from the ceiling. But with three kids of my own, plus Kourtney’s , this place seemed right for me. ” this moment in my life. I wanted a house where I could rest and enjoy my family , a place where we could create memories,” explains the musician. As an example, he describes the typical Sunday love affairs at Casa Barker, when the family gathers for a vegan meal, followed by puzzles and board games or simply hanging out and watching movies.

The dining room centers around a custom table and chairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret.

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Barker and his wife Kourtney Kardashian (sharing Enfants Riches Déprimés pajamas) in the kitchen. Wolf wall ovens, paneled subzero refrigerator, and pendant lamps by Alvar Aalto for Artek.

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While the furniture suggests a sophisticated, urban sensibility, the art adorning the walls better fits the musician’s rock-and-roll, tattoo-heavy public image. The collection is filled with works by Raymond Pettibon, an artist who, like Barker himself, has deep roots in the Southern California punk-rock scene. The Pettibons on display range from the artist’s early underground flyers for Black Flag and other seminal punk-rock acts to image-and-text paintings coveted by contemporary art aficionados. A Dracula with diamond dust by Andy Warhol, installed on a 19th century Chinese console, occupies a privileged place in the hall of the house: “I saw it in a gallery when I was only 19 or 20 years old, on tour in New York. “Diamond dust reminded me of grip tape on a skateboard. I had to have it,” Barker recalls.

Like skateboarding and BMX racing, design has long been part of the musician’s DNA. In addition to being co-owner of the DTA (Don’t Trust Anyone) clothing brand, Barker recently launched a collection of skull-themed home goods and accessories—from battery-operated keys to table lamps and chandeliers—in collaboration with the London company Buster + Punch, which has also equipped the drummer’s new and spacious recording studio . “I like to find different ways to express myself, especially projects that cross the lines between music, fashion, art and design,” he says of his creative predilection

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Christopher Sturman.
The master bedroom has an antique French work table and bench from Galerie Half, a custom double  chaise longue in Lee Jofa linen, and a side table and bronze vase from Rick Owens.

Asked how his recent marriage — he and Kardashian were legally married in Santa Barbara on May 15 — will affect the musician’s domestic arrangements, Barker backtracks: ” Kourtney has a great house a block away. Right now I’m just planning.” converting my home study into a bunk room so their kids can be comfortable here. In the future, I guess we’ll just wait to find something better than what we have. Wherever we end up, we feel incredibly blessed and grateful.”

Article originally published in AD US . 
Translation and adaptation by Fernanda Toral .