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Nestled in a celebrated midcentury neighborhood, the Riley Residence was a 1957 ranch house two doors down from Crestwood Hills, the Los Angeles cooperative development known for its collection of A. Quincy Jones masterpieces. The L-shaped floor plan on a large wooded lot was reimagined by architect Cory Buckner, who remodeled and developed an addition inspired by the nearby icons. Quirky retro charm radiates from the home with pistachio green cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen. These were complemented with some quiet complements like Blizzard countertops by Caesarstone and white tile by Ann Sacks. A nook with a tulip-style table by ModShop, a custom upholstered banquette by Johannes Interiors, and a Caboche chandelier by Foscarini accentuates the home's retro charm.
Nestled in a celebrated midcentury neighborhood, the Riley Residence was a 1957 ranch house two doors down from Crestwood Hills, the Los Angeles cooperative development known for its collection of A. Quincy Jones masterpieces. The L-shaped floor plan on a large wooded lot was reimagined by architect Cory Buckner, who remodeled and developed an addition inspired by the nearby icons. Quirky retro charm radiates from the home with pistachio green cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen. These were complemented with some quiet complements like Blizzard countertops by Caesarstone and white tile by Ann Sacks. A nook with a tulip-style table by ModShop, a custom upholstered banquette by Johannes Interiors, and a Caboche chandelier by Foscarini accentuates the home's retro charm.
Equipped with an LG refrigerator and Thermador wall oven, the eat-in kitchen also boasts custom cabinets faced with an oak veneer and a natural stone island.
Equipped with an LG refrigerator and Thermador wall oven, the eat-in kitchen also boasts custom cabinets faced with an oak veneer and a natural stone island.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
In the eat-in portion of the kitchen, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp hangs above an Artek table and chairs by Alvar Aalto.
The kitchen features stainless steel prep counters, a Samsung stove, and Panasonic over-the-range microwave. The room is bordered by two full walls of windows, allowing light to flood the space at all times of the day. A custom birch butcher block table furnishes the family gathering space.
The kitchen features stainless steel prep counters, a Samsung stove, and Panasonic over-the-range microwave. The room is bordered by two full walls of windows, allowing light to flood the space at all times of the day. A custom birch butcher block table furnishes the family gathering space.
In the open-plan main room upstairs, a midcentury modern table and chairs from a local antique shop mark the start of the eating and cooking area. Bertoia stools from Knoll tuck beneath the bar of the mahogany island, outfitted with a Kohler sink and a Grohe faucet. The cooktop and oven are from Wolf, while the other appliances are from Thermador.
In the open-plan main room upstairs, a midcentury modern table and chairs from a local antique shop mark the start of the eating and cooking area. Bertoia stools from Knoll tuck beneath the bar of the mahogany island, outfitted with a Kohler sink and a Grohe faucet. The cooktop and oven are from Wolf, while the other appliances are from Thermador.
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The all-new eat-in kitchen has an island with a Silestone quartz surface, comfortably seating six. To free up even more living space, an entertainment center is integrated into the back wall, adjacent to a seating nook.
The all-new eat-in kitchen has an island with a Silestone quartz surface, comfortably seating six. To free up even more living space, an entertainment center is integrated into the back wall, adjacent to a seating nook.
The kitchen is perfect both for eating and for doing projects.
The kitchen is perfect both for eating and for doing projects.
Lounge/Nightclub Nominee; Chambers Eat + Drink (San Francisco, CA) designed by SPARC & Mr. Important Design. Photo by: Bill Couch
Lounge/Nightclub Nominee; Chambers Eat + Drink (San Francisco, CA) designed by SPARC & Mr. Important Design. Photo by: Bill Couch
The pair purchased their vintage farmhouse table from a now-defunct secondhand shop in downtown Charleston.
The pair purchased their vintage farmhouse table from a now-defunct secondhand shop in downtown Charleston.
Exposed beams and a cantilevered loft soar over the high-traffic eating area, giving the family a sense of spaciousness.
Exposed beams and a cantilevered loft soar over the high-traffic eating area, giving the family a sense of spaciousness.
Isaacson and his best friend, Mary T. Hatch, snack at a dining table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the eat-in kitchen.
Isaacson and his best friend, Mary T. Hatch, snack at a dining table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the eat-in kitchen.
The bright, white eat-in kitchen features Leicht cabinetry, Miele appliances, and quartz countertops.
The bright, white eat-in kitchen features Leicht cabinetry, Miele appliances, and quartz countertops.
The eating and sleeping quarters have settled easily onto the shores of Shoal Lake.
The eating and sleeping quarters have settled easily onto the shores of Shoal Lake.
Wilson's chocolates—including this rendition of the Owl and the Pussycat— are nearly too pretty to eat.
Wilson's chocolates—including this rendition of the Owl and the Pussycat— are nearly too pretty to eat.
The second floor is where all three generations come together to eat, play, work, and gather around the fireplace.
The second floor is where all three generations come together to eat, play, work, and gather around the fireplace.
This book, Living and Eating by John Pawson and Annie Bell, was pretty rad. Foodie minimalism.
This book, Living and Eating by John Pawson and Annie Bell, was pretty rad. Foodie minimalism.
While eating in a local cafe, I was pleasantly surprised by the color coded books at the barista stand.
While eating in a local cafe, I was pleasantly surprised by the color coded books at the barista stand.
The SOHO in Tokyo is a luxury hotel with office facilities and spaces to eat and drink that Wonderwall completed in 2010.
The SOHO in Tokyo is a luxury hotel with office facilities and spaces to eat and drink that Wonderwall completed in 2010.
When it’s time to eat or do homework, the adults lower the tabletop, revealing a dozen book cubbies.
When it’s time to eat or do homework, the adults lower the tabletop, revealing a dozen book cubbies.
The poolside bar and eating area.
The poolside bar and eating area.
A view of an outdoor eating area in the garden.
A view of an outdoor eating area in the garden.
Eat-in portion of the kitchen
Eat-in portion of the kitchen
The updated deck got a new eating area.
The updated deck got a new eating area.
Perhaps the greatest thing George ever did for the Yankees front office was to introduce the eating of candy with a knife and fork.
Perhaps the greatest thing George ever did for the Yankees front office was to introduce the eating of candy with a knife and fork.
For a different view of Istanbul, climb in the balloon in Kadikoy and see the city by air. Or just eat in the restaurant next to the balloon.
For a different view of Istanbul, climb in the balloon in Kadikoy and see the city by air. Or just eat in the restaurant next to the balloon.
The kitchen is large enough for an eat-in
The kitchen is large enough for an eat-in
The eat-in kitchen with butcher block counters.
The eat-in kitchen with butcher block counters.
An eating area and window seat are washed with light.
An eating area and window seat are washed with light.
This casual eating area in the kitchen features a built-in bench and shelf.
This casual eating area in the kitchen features a built-in bench and shelf.
The spacious eat-in kitchen has room for an island.
The spacious eat-in kitchen has room for an island.
The boys eating modern. (2016)
The boys eating modern. (2016)

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