Architect Fredrik Nilsson and author Keshni Kashyap blend Scandinavian modernism with a measure of Indian style to create a thoroughly L.A. home.
"We wanted to keep the exterior walls uncluttered, so you can focus on the views, the light, and the air," says Rosa Garneau, the owner of a 650-square-foot co-op in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. To achieve a clean look, everything gets tucked away, including the mattress and bedding. When looking for the best Murphy bed, look for one that can accommodate basic bedding without having to remove and store it daily.
A dilapidated garage in Los Angeles becomes a whimsical backyard dwelling.
The couple found terra cotta breeze block that they stained black and installed so that the pattern was randomized. The builder was a bit scandalized that they wanted to cover the view from the living room, but Tom says, "The view is here all the time and it's nice to go from room to room and discover it, then rediscover it."
"Since we knew the house would have bold color blocks, we wanted the bathroom to feel a bit more fluid and loose,
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"The bathroom has a spa-like feel and it seemed natural to choose light blue tiles,
Green honed marble counters blend with green-painted Douglas fir cabinetry in the kitchen. "We wanted to avoid having too many different colors in one small space,
After: Double showerheads were a must-have, as was a large soaking tub. The vermillion wall sconces from RBW playfully contrast the neutral color scheme.
After: Kelly uses her office less, but the cabinet hides one element that's used every single day: a foldout ironing board, a necessity for the couple who founded the gender-defying fashion brand Kirrin Finch.
Ménage balanced the historic ornament with modern interventions, like the rebuilt wood staircase and glass handrail.
Chairs are from Bend Goods. Table legs from Tip Toe are used on the kitchen table and the console table in the TV room.
The kitchen evokes warm, modern flair with wooden cabinetry and a colorful backsplash.
Each of the three bathrooms have been fully remodeled. The primary suite also comes with a spacious walk-in closet lined with hardwood floors.
Australian expats Carla and Paul Tucker tasked designer Dan Gayfer with expanding their Melbourne bungalow without adding any square footage. In the kitchen, a soft palette of wood, laminate, and tile created cohesion, impressive considering the clients didn’t see a single finish, color, or material in person prior to their homecoming. The kitchen cabinets were clad in Russian birch plywood, and the countertops were concrete.
The firm color-blocked the bathrooms, using peach dimensional tile here with terrazzo flooring.
Dimensional tile lines the walls and the glass enclosure wraps the shower bench. A new skylight brings in natural light to the room, as it doesn’t have an exterior wall.
In the bathroom, the vanity is wrapped with the slatted white oak detail and topped with quartzite. Engineered terrazzo tile covers the floor.
Roof detailing is an added touch of flare; keeping direct sun from hitting the building and casting beautiful shadows.
An exposed wood gable adds antique character to the space, along with stone elements.
The former closet was transformed by opening up the wall to the bedroom and adding a skylight above the bathtub. The light timber joinery and bright white surfaces enhance the feeling of light.
"We worked closely with the clients to source all the 'accessories' for this project—lighting, hardware, and plumbing,
The homeowners can now perch on a wraparound bench and look out to the backyard. The pendant lights in the corner are from Pop and Scott.
The Perch at sunset.
Cover designed this 414-square-foot prefab office/guesthouse specifically for the Hollywood site.
The couple welcome visitors to Casa Mami, a thoughtfully curated, secluded desert getaway.
Hong installed a North Coast Modern vanity with a solid white quartz counter, alongside Rejuvenation mirrors and Delta faucets.
Black hex floor tile from Wayfair runs seamlessly from the mudroom/laundry room and into the powder room.