Inside The Barbie Dreamhouse Film Set with Production Designer Sarah Greenwood

A behind the scenes exclusive tour of the Barbie Dreamhouse film set. When tasked with bringing these iconic childhood toys to life on the big screen, Greta Gerwig enlisted the skills of Production Designer Sarah Greenwood and Set Decorator Katie Spencer.


Margot Robbie takes us behind the scenes of Barbie for an exclusive tour of the Barbie Dreamhouse. When tasked with bringing these iconic childhood toys to life on the big screen, Greta Gerwig enlisted the skills of production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer.

Taking inspiration from Palm Springs midcentury modernism they’ve created a whimsical fuchsia pink fantasy where slides replace stairs and there’s not a wall in sight–when touring this impressive set it’s hard not to feel a rush of playful nostalgia as Greta states, “I wanted to capture what was so ridiculously fun about the Dreamhouses.”


Barbie Dreamhouse Scale Model

Production Designer Sarah Greenwood shows her research boards for the backdrop


Barbie hits theaters on July 21st. Are you looking forward to seeing the film as much as I am? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Posted by Rose Lagacé

Rose Lagacé is a production designer for film & television by day and an emerging filmmaker by night. Rose is also the creator and editor of Art Departmental where she celebrates the art and craft of production design.

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