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The Bestor Architecture team transformed the kitchen with a more open layout finished with a green zellige tile backsplash from Clé and a lavender laminate on the island. “It’s a color combination you don’t see every day,” admits Campbell. “But playing with jewel tones and a pastel and integrating a punchier, bright color at the banquette just felt right. We liked how they were in conversation with one another.”
The Bestor Architecture team transformed the kitchen with a more open layout finished with a green zellige tile backsplash from Clé and a lavender laminate on the island. “It’s a color combination you don’t see every day,” admits Campbell. “But playing with jewel tones and a pastel and integrating a punchier, bright color at the banquette just felt right. We liked how they were in conversation with one another.”
The kitchen now features a seating area featuring a Moooi Container table, Hay chairs and a banquette upholstered in a crimson fabric by Kvadrat. The pendant is by &Tradition.
The kitchen now features a seating area featuring a Moooi Container table, Hay chairs and a banquette upholstered in a crimson fabric by Kvadrat. The pendant is by &Tradition.
"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,
"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,
The design team retained the old supports, which now frame the kitchen. Jessica picked DeVol cabinets and systems for their traditional-meets-streamlined style.
The design team retained the old supports, which now frame the kitchen. Jessica picked DeVol cabinets and systems for their traditional-meets-streamlined style.
Beside the coffee bar in the kitchen, a work by Mike Saijo is displayed above a custom leather-upholstered banquette. The team chose soapstone for the island and the counter.
Beside the coffee bar in the kitchen, a work by Mike Saijo is displayed above a custom leather-upholstered banquette. The team chose soapstone for the island and the counter.
Verner Panton–designed pendants from A+R hang in the kitchen, which also features counter stools from BassamFellows. "Because of the oak and the brass fixtures, it feels more bespoke than your average kitchen," says Bestor, who also designed the slatted fence outside.
Verner Panton–designed pendants from A+R hang in the kitchen, which also features counter stools from BassamFellows. "Because of the oak and the brass fixtures, it feels more bespoke than your average kitchen," says Bestor, who also designed the slatted fence outside.
In the newly opened dining area, a table from Pinch is joined by chairs from The Future Perfect and a rug designed by Bestor and Cheung for the Rug Company. The pendant light and the sideboard are both from A+R.
In the newly opened dining area, a table from Pinch is joined by chairs from The Future Perfect and a rug designed by Bestor and Cheung for the Rug Company. The pendant light and the sideboard are both from A+R.
Working with senior associate Henry Cheung, Bestor designed bookshelves around the existing fireplace, above which hangs a photo by Sze Tsung Leong. The woodwork is done in Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke. The armchairs are from The Future Perfect, and the drum table was made by Gary’s father. The 1920s light fixture, a gift, once hung at the El Royale Apartments, where Gary and David lived for 15 years.
Working with senior associate Henry Cheung, Bestor designed bookshelves around the existing fireplace, above which hangs a photo by Sze Tsung Leong. The woodwork is done in Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke. The armchairs are from The Future Perfect, and the drum table was made by Gary’s father. The 1920s light fixture, a gift, once hung at the El Royale Apartments, where Gary and David lived for 15 years.
Gary (left) and David relax in the living room with their dog, Edie Falco. Says Bestor, "The house is under 2,000 square feet, which is tiny by L.A. standards, and yet it feels very spacious."
Gary (left) and David relax in the living room with their dog, Edie Falco. Says Bestor, "The house is under 2,000 square feet, which is tiny by L.A. standards, and yet it feels very spacious."
Hygge and West's Alpine Garden wallpaper in Ebony adds pattern and personality to the space, right from the entryway—not a bad first impression.
Hygge and West's Alpine Garden wallpaper in Ebony adds pattern and personality to the space, right from the entryway—not a bad first impression.
Custom teal cabinets by Kable Design Build provide storage in the new mudroom, while Bedrosians hexagon tiles in Kuroi Black create a durable transition from outdoors.
Custom teal cabinets by Kable Design Build provide storage in the new mudroom, while Bedrosians hexagon tiles in Kuroi Black create a durable transition from outdoors.