Sunday, May 11, 2008

Sunset Strip Home:From design to reality!

Because you asked…

A couple of months ago you asked us if we could show some “before & after” type photos of our work and we really enjoyed all of the positive response. Well we’re back at it, but this time with a twist – check out how our design concepts turn into real living spaces or our clients.

Again, you always have great suggestions on what you’d like to see, so keep them coming!The project was a redesign of a home right off the Sunset Strip. Our clients are a fun and very busy couple that both work in the entertainment industry. Obviously they had a good-sized house in a great location, but it was tragically stuck in the 1980’s. You could just hear the theme song from Miami Vice when you walked in the place. Kidding of course, but now that it’s finished our clients swear they’ll actually slow down enough to enjoy their brand new home.

For the main living and dining area, we wanted to really emphasize some of the great existing elements like the windows, travertine floor and the pyramid skylight. So we got rid of the rest of the ‘80s décor choices and replaced them with bright white walls, some sleek Italian furniture and a dramatic light fixture. The large Eames dining set continues the cool feel and is accented by a soaring oversized tree. By using a sophisticated neutral color palette we were really able to play up their amazing Hollywood Hills view.






We had a lot of fun with their master bath too. Fortunately we had plenty of room to play with, so we suggested doing “his and hers” showers, an infinity soaking tub and covered the entire room in sleek and shiny white Carerra marble. Other finishes include a custom vanity and cabinetry in a beautiful light walnut wood and lots of modern glass work for a relaxing spa-like feel. What a fantastic place to start the day!



In the master bedroom, we designed a comfortable space with some drama. It was out with the old mauve carpet and in with today’s low-pile, the walls became a soothing tan and we made some playful color choices with artwork and accessories. But the star attraction here is the impressive custom platform bed and nightstands in walnut to coordinate with the rest of the master suite. And yes, that’s a pop-up flat screen TV at the base of the bed. Finally, a comfy seating area completes this contemporary and streamlined room.

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