A Look At Her Chic Home And Stylish Kids’ Rooms

If the name Amanda Frances sounds familiar—you might be one of her half a million followers on Instagram, perhaps you’ve seen her on Selling Sunset, maybe you’ve read her book, Rich as F*ck: More Money than You Know What to Do With, or taken one of her many digital courses. In July 2023, the entrepreneur, better known as the “Money Queen,” moved into her current home in Bel Air, which was previously occupied by Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards which she had purchased in December of 2021, immediately beginning renovations

While it’s not a surprise she moved into a $6 million home, her choice not to work with a designer and her knack for design very much are, especially when it comes to the four children’s bedrooms.

A Solo Project

“There have been moments, working with designers in the past, where they have absolutely created something that was beyond the vision I had for the space and I have been so thankful for their direction,” explains Frances.

However, several homes later, she’s learned she’s not only capable of creating spaces on her own, but also enjoying the process. “I’ve learned that I may have some strengths when it comes to design. I’m good with color, texture and patterns and I enjoy discovering quality, beautiful things at various prices. Nothing thrills me more than going to the stone yard to make a decision on a slab for a bathroom, counter, or table, for example.”

It also doesn’t hurt that her partner, Eddie Tsivislavsky, is in the construction industry. “He knows how to execute anything I come up with on the renovation side of things. And together, we’ve consulted with various professionals on different aspects of the design process — to create a rendering and source material.”

How Children Changed Frances’ Design Process

As a single woman and self-made multimillionaire, Frances used to decorate and furnish her home using exclusively high-end pieces. However, life has changed and motherhood has influenced the way she buys things these days. “I was young and successful, so I figured, why the hell not? Now, I am aware that not every little piece matters and sometimes it feels better to spend a little less knowing that everything I don’t spend will belong to my children someday.”

She wanted to create spaces that reflected four different personalities. “Like any parent, I just want my kids safe and happy. I want rooms that give them space to breathe. Spaces where they can sleep, but also play, create and be. Spaces that work for them now, but that can serve them for years to come before having to be completely re-done.”

Canaan’s Nursery

With its playful vibes, Canan’s nursery truly reflects her youngest boy’s personality. “Canaan is my little baby lion. A former NICU baby, he is so gentle and so strong. From the moment he was born, I never considered anything for his room besides a safari theme,” says Frances.

One of the most notable features in the room is the light fixture, which is by Dakota Fields from Wayfair. “I used the same brand for lighting in my closet and in our family room!”

However, items including the Oilo Studio chair (arguably the hottest independent glider brand right now) were more of an investment. With Canaan being close to two years old, this piece is still essential.

Shoshana’s Room

Sweet and whimsical—Frances’ theme was unicorn princess for the six year old. Parts of this room, were surprisingly done inexpensively. “Shosh’s bunk bed is likely to be a temporary item in her childhood. Eddie grabbed it from the Home Depot website a week before we were set to move in and I ordered inexpensive mattresses with rave reviews from Amazon.”

Still, everything is international and coordinated. From the scalloped shelves and play kitchen and slide, everything works together.

On the other hand, Frances was serious about her pink bathroom and spared no expense. “When I first held up the rose gold bathroom hardware next to the pink marble penny tile and pink marble stone, I about died!”

Liam’s Room

Frances tells me, “Liam is a gatherer of treasures and a creator of things. There is a section of his closet intended to keep his Lego obsession as organized as possible and square shelves hung throughout his room to display the things he creates.”

With cool kid vibes, the eight-year-old’s room feels fun yet tame. Still, the moldings and rich black casement windows feel sophisticated.

Delila’s Nursery

Delila’s room is a chic little nursery that used to be Richards’ office. Small in square footage, it’s big in style, yet incredibly cozy. “Delila, our sweet baby girl, is a newborn, but while she was still in the womb, I saw Sulking Room Pink by Farrow and Ball and it felt like her. I found her gorgeous wallpaper on Wallmur—from there, a bit of a bunny theme emerged. Again, it just felt like her.”

There are so many fantastic touches in the space from the built-ins to the beaded chandelier and the Kathy Kuo glider.

The aesthetic of the Cradlewise Crib fits perfectly in space, adding a touch of warmth with its wood frame. “A crib with a camera and smoothing mechanism built in? To me: worth it.”

The Money Queen’s Approach

Known for her advice on manifesting money—her approach to designing rooms for children could prove to be just as fruitful. “Decide how you want each room to feel — how you want your children to feel in that room and how you want to feel in that room. Do you want it to be nurturing, restful, creative, playful, or something else? Make a list. See what colors, ideas, and themes come to you from there.”

She also tells me when it comes to finding beautiful furniture and decor, price doesn’t matter as much as you think. “Decide what matters and what doesn’t. What lasts and what doesn’t. Decide what your priorities are and purchase accordingly. Great things can be found at various price points and from all sorts of places.”

Frances reveals when she first entered the home, it felt very “Early 2000’s rich mom.” Surprisingly, she didn’t want to make a ton of extra decisions or deliberate over every minuscule detail because she was pregnant and the sheer size of the house made it a major project. So, in the end, she prioritized convenience—sourcing various furniture and accessories from Restoration Hardware, Home Depot, Arhaus, Pottery Barn, Croft House, and Amazon.

Lastly, while this might be Frances’s largest and most expensive house yet, it’s not her forever home. “This is a stopping place, probably for a few years, that I intend to make incredibly beautiful and make a pretty decent profit on.” Fortunately, making a profit is something she knows a lot about.