Neo-noir social thriller WHAT/IF explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.
An anthology series, this season focuses on a mysterious woman [Renée Zellweger as Anne Montgomery], her lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds, and the effect of a single decision that changes the trajectory of an entire life.
--Netflix
Set Decorator William DeBiasio SDSA International and Production Designer L.J. Houdyshell, and their teams,* bring us into the rarefied world of extreme wealth, the home of a woman with honed taste and a honed edge!
Dangerous glamour.
This is juxtaposed by a mismatched but comfortable, bright newlywed starter apartment, and a friend’s completely stylized house, a model home he moved into furnished as it was...he lives in a magazine!
It’s a thriller, so there are sets and stories you can’t quite imagine...and we keep being drawn back into the allure of fine art and treachery!
We can’t reveal storyline or plot, but DeBiasio generously reveals some of his resources for these distinctive sets.
Enjoy!
Karen Burg, Editor
*Set stills taken by Dean B. Katz

Anne Montgomery’s penthouse...
Artwork/Framing – Hollywood Studio Gallery
Sculpture: Art Pic
Furnishings: Warner Bros. Property Department, Omega|Cinema Props
Photo ©Netflix 2019*
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse...
Artwork – Hollywood Studio Gallery
Custom Sofa/Pillows/Chairs/Sheers – Warner Bros. Upholstery & Drapery
Living Room Chandelier: Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Dining Room Chandeliers: Blueprint
Dining Room Carpets: Overstock.com
Palm & plants: Greenset
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s “Legends” party...
“Anne Montgomery has the resources to do whatever she wants and create any event in her space...”
Carpets – Warner Bros. Property Department
Bench Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Dining Room Chairs – Omega|Cinema Props
Chandeliers, Dishware – Town & Country
Custom French Flag Install – Warner Drapery
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s “Legends” party...
Florals – The Enchanted Florist
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse...
Display Cases – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Dining Room Chairs – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse library...
Sofa, side table – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Chairs – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Antique Books – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Custom Vintage Maps Framing – Hollywood Studio Gallery
Lamp – Amazon.com
Plants: Greenset
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse library...
Behind the scenes with Director Phillip Noyce and Actors Jane Levy and Blake Jenner...
We can’t tell you what they’re discussing, but we can reveal the fabulous set!
Note the bonsai tree, a metaphor for complete control...
Photo ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse library...
Chairs, sofa – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Coffee Table – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Antique Books – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Custom Vintage Maps Framing – Hollywood Studio Gallery
Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy.
Photo by Michael Desmond ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s penthouse library...
“The game of chess is a leit motif...”
Chairs – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Chess Game – Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Game Table – Omega|Cinema Props
Plants: Greenset
Louis Herthum, Renée Zellweger.
Photo by Eric Voake ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s private study...
Renée Zellweger, as Anne Montgomery, sits in a luxe chair from the Warner Bros. Designer Collection...
Photo by Eric Voake ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s private study...
Desk: Advanced Liquidators
Carpet: Living Spaces
Desk Chair: Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Pull-up Chair: Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Renée Zellweger, Gabriel Mann.
Photo by Eric Voake ©Netflix 2019
Anne Montgomery’s private study...
Cabinet & smalls: Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Desk: Advanced Liquidators
Carpet: Living Spaces
Desk Chair & Pull-up Chairs: Warner Bros. Designer Collection
Plants: Greenset
Saamer Usmani, Jane Levy.
Courtesy of Netflix ©2019