Tour this LA dwelling combining British and Californian design
Paying homage to the unique Nineteen Thirties structure of Paul Williams, who created properties for
Paying homage to the unique Nineteen Thirties structure of Paul Williams, who created properties for Hollywood stars, together with Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, was the intent of British-born, LA-based inside designer Jake Arnold when tasked with remodelling this Spanish Revival property in LA, one of many world’s finest properties.
Jake, whose purchasers are simply as illustrious – John Legend, Aaron Paul and Sophia Bush, to call a number of – is understood for his easy integration of the timeless, conventional design aesthetic of his London upbringing with the extra laid-back Californian life-style he has embraced for the previous 10 years.
For this household dwelling, he needed, he says, to create ‘excessive impression habitable areas that introduced in textures and richness via textiles and classic lighting. We have been very a lot impressed by sure components of the English countryside when it got here to the kitchen, whereas giving it a California relaxed look.’
And he has definitely succeeded, creating an inside that exudes heat, but is sensible for the household that lives there and trustworthy to the unique design. ‘The proprietor bought the house in 2019,’ he says. ‘It had been beforehand remodelled inside the final 10 years however it was removed from the extent of high quality that you’d anticipate. We took over the renovation, which took a 12 months and a half to finish. I labored alongside architect Xavier Beltran, who focuses on renovating historic homes. We doubled the sq. footage of the home to make it match for a household dwelling.’
Whereas Jake labored onerous to retain authentic options – ‘It was actually essential to take care of the terracotta flooring within the entryway and ceilings in the lounge, library and entry,’ he says – he and Beltran acknowledged the necessity for a contemporary inside structure.
Entry method
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Hallway concepts included retaining the unique flooring tiles from Paul Williams Nineteen Thirties design and are simply one of many genuine components stored throughout the renovation. Past the entry method is the household cosy.
Lounge
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The Spanish Revival structure, together with the timbered ceiling, was rigorously preserved. The introduction of bespoke superbly curved items of furnishings, good for lounging and as a distinction to the strains of the ceiling, is certainly one of Jake’s intelligent lounge concepts.
When it got here to the colour palette, textures, lighting and material, Jake and his purchasers opted for plush, luxurious-feeling supplies. ‘The principle driver for this path was the purchasers’ want to have all the areas be totally habitable and never treasured,’ says Jake.
Eating room
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The entry method tiles lead into this eating area, which overlooks the terrace and, like different rooms in the home, is lit with classic wall lights. Eating room concepts embody introducing pops of shade via lighting. ‘The consumer needed to take care of a reasonably impartial palette so we launched daring lighting enhances corresponding to purple image lights within the eating room,’ says Jake.
Kitchen
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Timelessness was key when it got here to the kitchen. A impartial scheme with completely different variations of the colour mocha was used, exuding heat with its wealthy textures. The introduction of a whimsical accent material was one of many kitchen concepts.
‘We needed to create a well-appointed area that functioned as a central hub for the house, so we developed a wealthy heat wooden tone for the cabinetry, coupled with hand-painted cupboards, vintage bronze {hardware} and a traditional La Cornue vary. It was essential to mix excessive impression with minimal materiality. Lastly we selected an ogee edge for the stone to reinforce the pure veining of the marble,’ says Jake.
Dwelling bar
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The house bar is a sublime area to assemble with pals. ‘We selected a daring, deep burgundy and paired it with a monochromatic palette, which felt like a pleasant departure from the in any other case white plastered rooms,’ says Jake.
Household room
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Past the kitchen is one other dwelling area that opens onto a coated patio, which speaks to the house’s Spanish Revival model.
‘It is a major residence for a household. It was essential to create an area that had an open-plan kitchen and household room the place they might come collectively whereas additionally having intimate areas for entertaining and dealing from dwelling,’ says Jake.
Bed room
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Jake’s use of soppy brown accents is especially profitable within the bed room, creating a sense of consolation. A retro-style woven chair is among the bed room concepts for incorporating texture and comely curves.
Toilet
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‘The path within the rest room was to create drama with wealthy stone and cabinetry. We selected to have a wainscot by the bathtub of stone, which felt extra architectural. The water closet was painted by James Mobley,’ says Jake.
Toilet concepts to make sure it is a place to linger and calm down embody an vintage rug and desk, together with floaty curtains.
The result’s a house that’s cherished equally by Jake and his purchasers. ‘You’ll be able to instantly really feel the wealthy historical past and exquisite bones of the home when strolling in,’ he says. ‘And the brand new design offers it a contemporary, but timeless and cozy really feel.’
Inside design/ Jake Arnold
Architect/ X Beltran Architects
Contractor/ Valle Rhenis
Pictures/ Michael P H Clifford