LA Office

On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.

The internal courtyard acts as a light well and, thanks to the hanging plants, helps Chester and Chloe escape the busy city beyond. "The greenery feels like it's inside the house,

The harmonious blend of old and new is showcased in the first-floor office, where a Victorian-era pocket door—salvaged by Carly from Facebook Marketplace—stands alongside contemporary fixtures and furnishings. After completing the home with Scott Simpson Design + Build, Carly now uses this space to help her own clients.

After: The front room on the top floor was split into two offices, near mirror images of each other.

The Natural Silk Oak finish features knots and silvered ticking to produce a trend-forward luxury.

Stained Luster Walnut is a convincing alternative to real wood panelling.

Modern furniture in the primary bedroom adds color and texture without taking away from the main view—a lush green yard with several bamboo groves. "Maybe it's because we're older now, but we've been birding from the bedroom," Emily says with a laugh, noting that the bamboo attracts a lot of avian life.

A dramatic white oak panel wall reaches up to the new vaulted ceilings. There’s a concealed pantry to the right of the refrigerator.

The custom refrigerator, dishwasher, and range hood panels make the kitchen feel more polished.

A custom wood-veneer paneled wall surrounds the wood-burning fireplace.

Bedrooms with paneled walls and built-in shelving are unique features to the home.

A wood-paneled, built-in desk nook is surrounded by cabinets.

The master suite, a box within a box, includes a walnut feature topped with another Polygal panel.