This mid century modern home in Bel Air underwent a major renovation. New hardwood floors were installed throughout, a new fireplace surround and raised hearth with wood accent wall added to the living room, and the kitchen, main bedroom and bathroom were gut renovated. Custom pieces in the home include a dining table, hallway runner rug, and handrail that doubles as a bookshelf/media storage.
This was a small mid-century house that was stripped down to the studs and re-imagined with a full remodel and addition of a main suite. All custom finishes and carpentry led to a very thoughtful design perfectly suited to the minimal style of a young family in their first home.
A small bathroom shared by a family of four needed high efficiency and functionality in a tight space. In the Hollywood Hills this was achieved by relocating the door, budget-friendly materials, and ready-made carpentry. Thoughtful features such as a heated towel warmer, large double vanity, and an under-bench shower niche provide space for each family member.
The master bedroom suite, which occupies the entire second story of this home, was renovated with an entirely new layout that includes a gracious walk-in closet and true master bathroom. It also allows the homeowners to enjoy ocean views which were previously obstructed. The ceiling was opened up for height and volume to the rafters and new hardwood flooring was added. Project scope included interior design, lighting, furniture, fixtures, and finishes, and construction administration.
This mountain home in Tahoe City, California, looked just like it did in 1970 at the time of purchase by the new owners 45 years later. The house underwent a major but low-budget upgrade, while keeping the 70s charm and adding some mid-century modern style. The scope included new flooring throughout, new kitchen and bathroom countertops, cabinet finishes, and fixtures, and all new furniture, lighting, and accessories.
Designing rental units is an interesting and specific kind of project because generally the budget is low, yet the need for design is high. The goal is to achieve something very appealing in order to attract new tenants at market-value rental rates. These projects allow an opportunity to explore design trends. Here are examples.