The firm raised the height and increased the width of the new opening between the kitchen and dining room.
Beyond the kitchen, overlooking the backyard, is the dining area, lined with cork flooring.
Inside, the light-filled living room is anchored by a gracefully curved stone fireplace, original to the home. Rounded steel casement windows frame views of the nearby Hollywood hills.
Tucked behind a private, gated community in Sherman Oaks, this impeccably detailed, designer home offers lush California living with curated materials and bespoke amenities set amongst acclaimed designer Rob Diaz’s stellar vision.
Woks of Life
Judy, Bill, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung refer to their spacious 18th-century farmhouse as “The Woks of Life HQ.”
This Leungs wanted to preserve the property’s traditional American farmhouse feel.
"Keeping the millwork lower than the ceiling allows for casual storage and also some vertical relief through wall color,
"We worked closely with the clients to source all the 'accessories' for this project—lighting, hardware, and plumbing,
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.