The unique design of the garage and studio references the curved architectural ornamentation of the main home.
One of Michelle's favorite finds is a brown velvet sofa that she spotted in a thrift shop's parking lot. (The couch is one big piece. "It's a process moving that thing,
6th and Detroit is located in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach.
"One of my favorite things about the house is when I'm in the kitchen making food, I can see straight out into the pool,
The 2,110-square-foot home was originally built in 1957 by William Lockett as his personal residence. Michelle and Karim Qazi also own a Cliff May rancho nearby that they are currently renting out.
In the living room, the furnishings—including a white Flexform sofa and coffee table and stool designed by Poul Kjærholm for Kold Christensen—have been kept to a monochrome palette, which complements the dark timber paneling and white-painted walls of the interior.
The owners’ goal was to transform the 19th-century building into a bold single-family residence. Historical architectural details were made modern with a striking black facade, while inside, a flexible living space that opens into an exterior garden enables a simplified lifestyle.
Pizza Me ($695) was created in collaboration with blogger Laura Gummerman of The Band Wife.
Eye! Eye! Eye! ($449) and Crystal Prism ($449) decorate a bedroom. Electric Confetti's designs come with a remote control that allows you to dim the neon to less than 5% brightness, ideal for a nightlight, or set it to an adjustable flashing speed.
These initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.