Collection by Emily Williams
A playhouse sided in Hemlock was built in 2021 during the pandemic.
A playhouse sided in Hemlock was built in 2021 during the pandemic.
The existing home's master bedroom, with its marbled tile floors, inludes a vintage rattan chair and a view through the new addition to the outside.
The existing home's master bedroom, with its marbled tile floors, inludes a vintage rattan chair and a view through the new addition to the outside.
In this room, the designers discovered a sloped roof and dormer window hidden behind the ceiling, so they opened up the space completely.
In this room, the designers discovered a sloped roof and dormer window hidden behind the ceiling, so they opened up the space completely.
The team was delighted to discover full wood paneling under the sheetrock in Room 1, which also has its own reading nook.
The team was delighted to discover full wood paneling under the sheetrock in Room 1, which also has its own reading nook.
Connected to the private dining room is a small bar, which used to be part of the public bathrooms on the ground floor. William Morris wallpaper and a brass faucet from Signature Hardware create contrast against the moody paint. The wall sconce is by In Common With.
Connected to the private dining room is a small bar, which used to be part of the public bathrooms on the ground floor. William Morris wallpaper and a brass faucet from Signature Hardware create contrast against the moody paint. The wall sconce is by In Common With.
The shower accesses an exterior deck via a door. “You're basically showering in the trees,” says Waterfield.
The shower accesses an exterior deck via a door. “You're basically showering in the trees,” says Waterfield.
The wall on the left was completely rebuilt to include more effective storage, including a pantry and place for cleaning supplies. Deeper storage, and the refrigerator, are on the right.
The wall on the left was completely rebuilt to include more effective storage, including a pantry and place for cleaning supplies. Deeper storage, and the refrigerator, are on the right.
Fireclay Tile’s “Hexite” pattern covers the floor in the primary bathroom.
Fireclay Tile’s “Hexite” pattern covers the floor in the primary bathroom.
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
One of the home's half-bath—referred to as the "Galaxy Powder Room"—is dressed in wallpaper from Graham & Brown and boasts Heath tile on both the floor and walls.
One of the home's half-bath—referred to as the "Galaxy Powder Room"—is dressed in wallpaper from Graham & Brown and boasts Heath tile on both the floor and walls.
Los Angeles–based design firm ORA built this family home in the Mar Vista suburb with two separate buildings: a long, linear home “shaped like a boomerang,” and a bright-red accessory dwelling unit. In the main house, a soothing material palette composed of concrete floors, white walls, and wood is punctuated by spots of color, such as the teal tile backsplash and salmon-toned cabinet in the kitchen, or the sunshine-yellow vanity in one of the bathrooms.
Los Angeles–based design firm ORA built this family home in the Mar Vista suburb with two separate buildings: a long, linear home “shaped like a boomerang,” and a bright-red accessory dwelling unit. In the main house, a soothing material palette composed of concrete floors, white walls, and wood is punctuated by spots of color, such as the teal tile backsplash and salmon-toned cabinet in the kitchen, or the sunshine-yellow vanity in one of the bathrooms.
A moodier aesthetic emerges in the guest house with concrete and inky tones.
A moodier aesthetic emerges in the guest house with concrete and inky tones.
The bathroom floor is covered in Porcelanosa Boston Stone.
The bathroom floor is covered in Porcelanosa Boston Stone.
Ann Sacks Terrazzo Renata tile covers the primary bath, with a vanity composed of Polaris cabinets by Abet Laminati in Noir Pol 2902, and a Corian “Glacier White” counter and backsplash.
Ann Sacks Terrazzo Renata tile covers the primary bath, with a vanity composed of Polaris cabinets by Abet Laminati in Noir Pol 2902, and a Corian “Glacier White” counter and backsplash.
Chau (left) and Desna (right) lounge on a Timothy Oulton sofa in the living room, which takes inspiration from trendy hotel lobbies that they, as frequent travelers, often encountered. Even the CB2 desk behind them recalls a registration counter—it’s also served as a DJ booth.
Chau (left) and Desna (right) lounge on a Timothy Oulton sofa in the living room, which takes inspiration from trendy hotel lobbies that they, as frequent travelers, often encountered. Even the CB2 desk behind them recalls a registration counter—it’s also served as a DJ booth.

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