Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Organized Virgo likes a crisp, clean aesthetic—with plenty of natural accents, writes Jill Krasny
Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage
Ever notice how some homes tick all your boxes while others leave you unstirred? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Light-seeking Leo needs room to roam, while Gemini wants a house to keep up with their ever-changing interests, and Virgo loves a clean, unfussy home. As Virgo’s zodiac season gets underway (August 23 to September 22), it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for a Virgo?
The ideal Virgo home is “clean, simple, refined,” says Anthony Perrotta, an astrologer and interior designer based in Providence, Rhode Island. They also love “a clean line, light bright colors and natural accents.”
Austin, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
A stunning 5,267-square-foot home in pricey Tarrytown, west of Downtown Austin, hits the right buttons. Beyond its boxy modernist exterior, the home features jambless doors with recessed hinges and flush doors without trim to give the illusion of nonstop lines. The spa-inspired bathrooms are finished in Quartzite while hardwood floors flow throughout. Pop-up outlets, recessed HVAC vents and a single wide door to the three-car garage keep things looking tidy.
Virgos detest clutter and like a more streamlined look, says Perrotta. So, it’s best to keep patterns to a minimum and double down on smart storage solutions, as in this streamlined and elegant apartment in central Madrid. “Think natural, easy or effortless,” says Perrotta. “There is sometimes nothing more beautiful than simplicity, and Virgos have mastered the art of this.”
Madrid, Spain | Spain Sotheby’s International Realty
A Napa Valley compound on six sweeping acres embodies this ethos. With its breathtaking backdrop of the Stags Leap Palisades and Mayacamas Mountains, the property offers plenty of indoor-outdoor spaces, including a gym with retractable glass walls and a chef’s kitchen with easy access to the covered loggia—and nearby vineyards. The guest house is also a perk, notes Perrotta, as it provides “a nice separation of space and somewhere clean for guests to land without disrupting Virgo’s routines.”
As a sign that sweats the details, Virgo may also find older homes appealing. A Haussmannian flat built in 1910 steps away from Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris’s 16th arrondissement has plenty of charm with soaring ceilings, intricate moldings and Versailles parquet flooring. Contemporary furniture keeps things feeling fresh, while three expansive suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom and dressing room, heighten the feeling of privacy.
Paris, France | Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty
In terms of palettes, Virgo is drawn to colors tied to Mercury, its ruler, or itself: cream, white, beige, brown, dark green, navy, light blue and purple. “Less is always more for them,” says Perrotta. Light wood and stones are ideal.
Ultimately, Virgo wants their home to be as functional as they are. “They want the quality to be in the craftsmanship and the details,” says Perrotta, and it should feel well-organized and modern. “They need a home to bring them a sense of calm so they feel clear and focused.” Summing it up, he says, “Efficiency is key!”
Fellow earth sign Taurus is a homebody who craves comfort and ease in their surroundings
