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6. "Am I the 'fixer-upper' type?" "The truth is that an additional $100,000 on your purchase price is only about $300 more in payments,” she says. “If you work long hours and don't have a handy bone in your body, you might be better off buying a more fixed-up home.” 7. "Who are all of the decision makers, and can they actually see the home?" "There are times when parents may be helping out children with their down payment," she says. “It's always better to have the parents in on the process as early as possible."
6. "Am I the 'fixer-upper' type?" "The truth is that an additional $100,000 on your purchase price is only about $300 more in payments,” she says. “If you work long hours and don't have a handy bone in your body, you might be better off buying a more fixed-up home.” 7. "Who are all of the decision makers, and can they actually see the home?" "There are times when parents may be helping out children with their down payment," she says. “It's always better to have the parents in on the process as early as possible."
Front Walkway with courtyard garden and original Stilnovo light fixtures.
Front Walkway with courtyard garden and original Stilnovo light fixtures.
Front entrance with original pendant.
Front entrance with original pendant.
Beam detail, a signature of Hugh Kaptur
Beam detail, a signature of Hugh Kaptur
One of the houses many private gardens.
One of the houses many private gardens.
Outdoor furniture is all made by Tait. An Australian design company that specialized in premium outdoor furniture.
Outdoor furniture is all made by Tait. An Australian design company that specialized in premium outdoor furniture.
While the walnut kitchen cabinetry and formica countertops are new, they were designed to replicate the original color scheme.
While the walnut kitchen cabinetry and formica countertops are new, they were designed to replicate the original color scheme.
Pool cabana.
Pool cabana.
Master Bedroom Linai
Master Bedroom Linai
Situated on a 13,000 square foot lot, a view of back of house. The pool was original to the house but needed to be replastered and tiled. The landscape design was completed by the Stephanie Salay. The husband and wife team frequently work together on restoration projects.
Situated on a 13,000 square foot lot, a view of back of house. The pool was original to the house but needed to be replastered and tiled. The landscape design was completed by the Stephanie Salay. The husband and wife team frequently work together on restoration projects.
Interior design completed by Stephanie Salay. Some of the pieces shown are George Mulhauser plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Pierre Jeannette Kangaroo chair, Jens Risom chairs, Modernica Case Study couch and Dutch artist Hubertus J. Mengels cubist painting.
Interior design completed by Stephanie Salay. Some of the pieces shown are George Mulhauser plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Pierre Jeannette Kangaroo chair, Jens Risom chairs, Modernica Case Study couch and Dutch artist Hubertus J. Mengels cubist painting.
Carport with beams that extend to the front of the house.
Carport with beams that extend to the front of the house.
Amy Tangerine worked with Dan Brunn Architecture to turn her home into a quirky, lavish abode in Los Angeles, California. The primary bathroom, in particular, has exquisite balance, creating almost identical dimensions for the soaker tub and shower. This large bathroom fills with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. One of the finer details is the sliding glass door on the shower side, which opens to enable the user the sensation of showering in the fresh outdoor air.
Amy Tangerine worked with Dan Brunn Architecture to turn her home into a quirky, lavish abode in Los Angeles, California. The primary bathroom, in particular, has exquisite balance, creating almost identical dimensions for the soaker tub and shower. This large bathroom fills with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. One of the finer details is the sliding glass door on the shower side, which opens to enable the user the sensation of showering in the fresh outdoor air.
Drive up to house.
Drive up to house.