Diane Evans’ Apartment Interior

An early promotional image for Twin Peaks on Showtime featured Gordon Cole and Albert Rosenfield standing in front of a fireplace in what appeared to be a home. At the time the image was released, I had no idea they were standing in Diane Evans’ apartment (or the fact we’d get to meet Diane).

Her apartment interior was briefly seen in Part 7 which aired on June 18, 2017. The approximately three-minute scene begins with a younger male suitor (played by Jesse Johnson)  leaving Diane’s apartment as Gordon and Albert arrive. This scene gives a great overview of the apartment’s interior since the camera pans as the younger male answers the main door.

The interior scene was shot at a private residence in Talmadge Apartments located at 3278 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The Talmadge has a rather interesting history which you can read on the Los Angeles Conservancy website.

I discovered the location by accident after spending hours looking for Ruth Davenport’s apartment from Part 1 (something I’m still trying to locate).

Using Google Maps and various internet searches, I wasn’t having much luck find Ruth’s apartment. I recall searching for “apartment complexes in Los Angeles” or “Apartment complexes with fire escapes” and scrolled through returned images. When I saw the above image, I knew I had found Diane’s place (I may have screamed and jumped out of my chair too).

The image was from The Location Portal website which “connects premier properties to the film industry.” The site contains 31 images of the apartment from various angles.

By comparing screen caps from Part 7 with images from The Location Portal, it was easy to confirm the interior scene was shot at this location. For example, compare the white furniture near the window or the fireplace details.

Diane’s apartment decor – mid-century modern with Asian accents – was specifically created for the episode. Paintings and furniture appear to be replaced.

Stay tuned for additional details about props used in her apartment. I dream of recreating the look one day in my own home (it’ll never happen but it’s a nice dream).