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Goldfinch - Interior Finishes

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Peter lined the pass-through’s opening with plywood.
Peter lined the pass-through’s opening with plywood.
New plantings provide privacy for the glass-walled shower in the master bathroom. The matte black fixtures are by Phoenix.
New plantings provide privacy for the glass-walled shower in the master bathroom. The matte black fixtures are by Phoenix.
Many of the home’s original finishes could not be salvaged, including the walnut plywood in the dining area and kitchen. The siding was replaced with a fresh veneer of the same wood. Recessed baseboards give the kitchen island, topped with a Whitehall Cambria countertop, the appearance that it is levitating. The gilded hanging lamp by Peill & Putlzer was purchased secondhand in France.
Many of the home’s original finishes could not be salvaged, including the walnut plywood in the dining area and kitchen. The siding was replaced with a fresh veneer of the same wood. Recessed baseboards give the kitchen island, topped with a Whitehall Cambria countertop, the appearance that it is levitating. The gilded hanging lamp by Peill & Putlzer was purchased secondhand in France.
For the small terrace off the master bedroom, Dukes and Jacobson chose a Walter Lamb bronze rocker and ottoman from Studio 111. The drapery fabric, typically used for boardshorts and therefore hardy enough for the salt air, is from Busch & Associates.
For the small terrace off the master bedroom, Dukes and Jacobson chose a Walter Lamb bronze rocker and ottoman from Studio 111. The drapery fabric, typically used for boardshorts and therefore hardy enough for the salt air, is from Busch & Associates.
In the master bathroom, the couple traded an outdated tile tub for the BOV 02 from Wetstyle and added fixtures, towel bars, and hooks from Vola. The hallway, which retains its original black granite floor, leads past paneled walls to a deck.
In the master bathroom, the couple traded an outdated tile tub for the BOV 02 from Wetstyle and added fixtures, towel bars, and hooks from Vola. The hallway, which retains its original black granite floor, leads past paneled walls to a deck.
The central stairway spans the entire house from the first floor to the roof, which is crowned by a glass ceiling that allows in extra light. Areas such as the master bedroom, which is open to the living room below, fan off of the staircase, a unifying component.
The central stairway spans the entire house from the first floor to the roof, which is crowned by a glass ceiling that allows in extra light. Areas such as the master bedroom, which is open to the living room below, fan off of the staircase, a unifying component.
The original bedroom, which Dukes refers to as “very Scarface,” included red shag carpet. Dukes toned down the space with a Thin Edge bed by George Nelson and an Eames folding screen.
The original bedroom, which Dukes refers to as “very Scarface,” included red shag carpet. Dukes toned down the space with a Thin Edge bed by George Nelson and an Eames folding screen.
A small office is tucked away near the front entrance, separated from the main house by a breezeway.
A small office is tucked away near the front entrance, separated from the main house by a breezeway.
A look at the second bedroom, which offers direct access to outdoor space.
A look at the second bedroom, which offers direct access to outdoor space.
A skylight ushers ample natural light into the master bathroom. Japanese-inspired screens open the master bedroom to the great room below.
A skylight ushers ample natural light into the master bathroom. Japanese-inspired screens open the master bedroom to the great room below.
A fireplace creates a cozy setting for the master bedroom, which offers 180-degree views of Los Angeles.
A fireplace creates a cozy setting for the master bedroom, which offers 180-degree views of Los Angeles.
The airy great room features a double-height ceiling. The dining room includes a wet bar, and sliding glass doors lead to the deck.
The airy great room features a double-height ceiling. The dining room includes a wet bar, and sliding glass doors lead to the deck.
The property has been meticulously maintained throughout the years. Here, original cork paneling lines a wall in the foyer.
The property has been meticulously maintained throughout the years. Here, original cork paneling lines a wall in the foyer.
The recently renovated galley kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel counters, and all-new appliances.
The recently renovated galley kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel counters, and all-new appliances.
The kitchen countertops are black quartz, offering a strong visual contrast to the plywood. “Leïla and Xavier enjoy having friends over to sit at the kitchen island, which is the center of the space,” says architect Catherine Milanese.
The kitchen countertops are black quartz, offering a strong visual contrast to the plywood. “Leïla and Xavier enjoy having friends over to sit at the kitchen island, which is the center of the space,” says architect Catherine Milanese.