The best and worst parts of Aaron Rodgers' $9.5 million New Jersey home, according to an interior designer

Samantha Grindell,Meredith CashJan 13, 2024, 19:00 IST

Aaron Rodgers bought a mansion in New Jersey.Nick Cammett/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers bought a $9.5 million New Jersey home after signing with the New York Jets.
Insider spoke to luxury interior designer Bilal Rehman about the best and worst parts of the house.

Aaron Rodgers made waves when he decided to join the New York Jets in free agency.

The superstar quarterback and four-time NFL MVP was prepared to assume the throne for the long-struggling franchise before rupturing his Achilles tendon. But before the injury derailed his first season, Rodgers bought himself a palace fit for football royalty.

Located in an affluent New Jersey suburb just a 20-minute drive from MetLife Stadium — the Jets' home turf — and 15 miles from Manhattan, the 8-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom house cost Rodgers a cool $9.5 million.

Insider spoke to Bilal Rehman, a luxury interior designer and the owner of the Bilal Rehman Studio, about the best and worst parts of Rodgers' home based on photos from when it was listed. While Rehman was a fan of the home's exterior, there was a lot about the house he thought didn't make sense — particularly for the price Rodgers paid for it.

Bilal Rehman said the exterior of Rodgers' home is striking.

An exterior view of Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

But Rehman doesn't think the interior matches the outside of the house.

The first-floor living room of Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

He also thought the house had too much dead space.

The foyer of Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

But Rehman loved the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home.

The first-floor living room in Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

Rehman said the kitchen would be "an absolute nightmare" to use because of how it's set up.

The kitchen in Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

But he did like the kitchen's appliances.

The kitchen in Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

Rehman said the primary bedroom was way too big.

The primary bedroom in Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

He also felt like the bedroom looked like it was designed for a hotel, not a home.

The bathtub in the primary suite.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

Although the home's walk-in closets are spacious, Rehman said they aren't as luxurious as you may expect for a $9.5 million home.

The walk-in closet in the primary suite of Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

Rehman also said the gym "makes absolutely no sense" for a professional athlete.

The double vanity in the upstairs fitness area of Aaron Rodgers' New Jersey home.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

Rehman also said the basement didn't match the rest of the house.

A den in the basement.Courtesy of Jeffrey Massey/Suburbs of New York City

And while Rehman thought the property was pretty, he was surprised there wasn't much dedicated outdoor space.