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The bathroom includes a walk-in tub.
The bathroom includes a walk-in tub.
Walk in closet with cabinets by Smith and Vallee Woodworks.
Walk in closet with cabinets by Smith and Vallee Woodworks.
Suzanne and Brooks Kelley at the back of their 1,100-square-foot guest cottage.
Suzanne and Brooks Kelley at the back of their 1,100-square-foot guest cottage.
The owners toured this home, which surrounds a mature tipu tipu tree, while visiting relatives for the day. The brick is original to the 1947 construction.
The owners toured this home, which surrounds a mature tipu tipu tree, while visiting relatives for the day. The brick is original to the 1947 construction.
Sliding doors by Quantum were made to look like the original panes that couldn't be saved, and they lead to a fire pit outside.
Sliding doors by Quantum were made to look like the original panes that couldn't be saved, and they lead to a fire pit outside.
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.
Laundry and Walk In Pantry
Laundry and Walk In Pantry
Walk In Pantry
Walk In Pantry
View Northeast
View Northeast
Modern Way.
Modern Way.
Front Walk
Front Walk
See Arch restored the exterior fireplace wall and painted it a deep blue hue to match the repainted blue timber cladding.
See Arch restored the exterior fireplace wall and painted it a deep blue hue to match the repainted blue timber cladding.
Simple yet distinctive entry way with stylish, chic accents.
Simple yet distinctive entry way with stylish, chic accents.
Entry Approach
Entry Approach
The bath’s Kohler Purist fixtures and Frederick Weinberg animal figures sit on a Corian countertop
The bath’s Kohler Purist fixtures and Frederick Weinberg animal figures sit on a Corian countertop
The Airstream Haus’s interior is minimalist, but comfortable, boasting a fully functional kitchen and queen-size bed that doubles as a couch.
The Airstream Haus’s interior is minimalist, but comfortable, boasting a fully functional kitchen and queen-size bed that doubles as a couch.
Orrill wanted the kitchen to be command central for entertaining, so everything is kept inside minimalist cabinetry—except for the copper pots and pans hanging on the back wall, painted in Pale Water by ICI Dulux Paint. The refrigerator is by Jenn-Air and the faucet is American Standard.
Orrill wanted the kitchen to be command central for entertaining, so everything is kept inside minimalist cabinetry—except for the copper pots and pans hanging on the back wall, painted in Pale Water by ICI Dulux Paint. The refrigerator is by Jenn-Air and the faucet is American Standard.
The Kelleys furnished the cottage with help from Suzanne’s daughter Betsy Burbank of Betsy Burbank Interiors. Classic modernist icons, such as a Saarinen Womb chair for Knoll, a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, and an Eileen Grey E1027 side table look at home alongside present-day pieces such as an Encore sofa (which handily folds down into a sleeping surface) from Room & Board and a Doka rug designed and produced by Stephanie Odegard. The Wohlert pendant lights from Louis Poulsen were designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1959, but grouped as such, they appear distinctly contemporary.
The Kelleys furnished the cottage with help from Suzanne’s daughter Betsy Burbank of Betsy Burbank Interiors. Classic modernist icons, such as a Saarinen Womb chair for Knoll, a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, and an Eileen Grey E1027 side table look at home alongside present-day pieces such as an Encore sofa (which handily folds down into a sleeping surface) from Room & Board and a Doka rug designed and produced by Stephanie Odegard. The Wohlert pendant lights from Louis Poulsen were designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1959, but grouped as such, they appear distinctly contemporary.
The Airstream Haus, parked in Ojai, California. August says that when your dwelling is small, it’s important to make the most of outdoor space.
The Airstream Haus, parked in Ojai, California. August says that when your dwelling is small, it’s important to make the most of outdoor space.
Every leftover space was put to use. Here, a narrow slot behind the structure allows just enough room for a tight walk-in closet.
Every leftover space was put to use. Here, a narrow slot behind the structure allows just enough room for a tight walk-in closet.
Two Black Sheds incorporates all the conventional aspects of a weekend retreat in a rather unconventional way.
Two Black Sheds incorporates all the conventional aspects of a weekend retreat in a rather unconventional way.
“I really believe buildings are part of a city as an organism.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
“I really believe buildings are part of a city as an organism.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident
Walk-in rainfall showers can be found in the bathrooms.
Walk-in rainfall showers can be found in the bathrooms.
Another of the home’s transitional spaces is the walk-in closet in the master wing. Challenged by the lack of windows in the transitional areas, the closet doors are clad in white glass from Salice America to help bounce light and maximize reflection.
Another of the home’s transitional spaces is the walk-in closet in the master wing. Challenged by the lack of windows in the transitional areas, the closet doors are clad in white glass from Salice America to help bounce light and maximize reflection.
Walk of Flames candelabra by Frederik Roijé, $475 33.5" H x 16.5" W x 15" D Five powder-coated metal tubes line up seamlessly with the candlesticks they cradle. At almost three feet tall and 15 pounds, Walk of Flames makes a massive statement on either the floor or tabletop. aplusrstore.com
Walk of Flames candelabra by Frederik Roijé, $475 33.5" H x 16.5" W x 15" D Five powder-coated metal tubes line up seamlessly with the candlesticks they cradle. At almost three feet tall and 15 pounds, Walk of Flames makes a massive statement on either the floor or tabletop. aplusrstore.com
LA-Más was awarded an LA 2050 Listening grant from the Goldhirst Foundation to get community feedback on the LA 2050 goals. The Frogtown Artwalk is a community-organized event that highlights the neighborhood’s artists, creators, and designers.
LA-Más was awarded an LA 2050 Listening grant from the Goldhirst Foundation to get community feedback on the LA 2050 goals. The Frogtown Artwalk is a community-organized event that highlights the neighborhood’s artists, creators, and designers.
The Assunta is a multifunctional chair, which tips forward to help you stand up, and also has an LED reading light that magnifies a page.
The Assunta is a multifunctional chair, which tips forward to help you stand up, and also has an LED reading light that magnifies a page.
Black and white kitchen tiles add visual interest to this stunning modern kitchen by IKEA.
Black and white kitchen tiles add visual interest to this stunning modern kitchen by IKEA.
Neutra's Kaufmann home was initially designed for living just two months out of the year. Yet after the original owner passed, future tenants attempted to retrofit the space for year-long use. An air conditioning unit was placed atop the roof, and square footage was added, enclosing this courtyard. To return it to its original state, the current owner underwent a five-year restoration and reopened this courtyard to honor the original design. Photo: Tim Street-Porter
Neutra's Kaufmann home was initially designed for living just two months out of the year. Yet after the original owner passed, future tenants attempted to retrofit the space for year-long use. An air conditioning unit was placed atop the roof, and square footage was added, enclosing this courtyard. To return it to its original state, the current owner underwent a five-year restoration and reopened this courtyard to honor the original design. Photo: Tim Street-Porter
The first step was to tear out the existing wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with cabin-grade, oak flooring to give the house a classic feel and to help anchor the more modern walls and trim. They ordered the flooring from a large company and despite it being the cheapest option offered, the total expense came to $2,300 for materials, making the wood floors—according to Anderson—their biggest splurge.
The first step was to tear out the existing wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with cabin-grade, oak flooring to give the house a classic feel and to help anchor the more modern walls and trim. They ordered the flooring from a large company and despite it being the cheapest option offered, the total expense came to $2,300 for materials, making the wood floors—according to Anderson—their biggest splurge.

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