WHITE LIGHT
WHITE LIGHT
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
THE CHALLENGE: Transform a heavy, traditional Laguna Beach home into a majestic modern masterpiece to match the clients’ light, youthful spirit. “They’re energetic, vivacious people, and the interiors did not reflect that,” confides designer Chad Eisner. “They wanted kids, neighbors and family members to be able to come over, walk in with sand on their feet, and not feel as if they are going to wrinkle the brand-new linen sofa.” THE WORK: Eisner removed all the color from the walls and worked with the homeowners to get just the right white for the weathered finish. “Within a week’s time of getting that color, it was like night and day,” notes Eisner. “Suddenly things were light and open.” For the furnishings, Eisner combined a host of new finds with some old favorites, but swapped out heavy light fixtures. Case in point: In the dining room, a carved antique Italian chandelier hangs over a rustic wood table and benches, which offset the formality of the Exquisite Surfaces limestone floor and fireplace. THE RESULT: Recast over time, the house now authentically reflects its residents. “We worked slowly on this project, building the collection of furnishings as we needed them,” says Eisner. “This was a gradual process of layering elements to create a new approach to the house that spoke to and from the homeowners.” 1 6 2 / l u x e si o n tuerrci eo. rc so+md e s i g n
X SPACE 3
photo: lisa romerein.
THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / C.W. Eisner, Inc.
THREE INFORMAL DINING DESIGNS FEATURE THE SENSIBLE COMFORTS OF HOME WITH GRACEFUL ACCENTS FOR ENTERTAINING.
OPEN HOUSE THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / Lucas Studio, Inc. Architecture / Douglas J. Leach, Architects, Inc. Home Builder / Matt Morris Development
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THE CHALLENGE: Create a three-story Cape Cod-style house for a family in Manhattan Beach that loves to entertain. “They have fun personalities,” says builder Matt Morris. “We wanted to give the house a more glammed-out feel that’s still comfortable.” THE WORK: The open flow of spaces proved key to creating a chic plan conducive to both cocktail and dinner parties. “We love that everything is completely open, on one easy floor, since I spend 99 percent of my time in the kitchen,” says the wife, who came to the table with specific ideas. “She wanted to keep a lot of the upholstery white,” recalls
designer Joe Lucas. “We said, ‘What are you thinking?’ But we found great outdoor fabrics that would work.” THE RESULT: The kitchen’s inviting breakfast area, designed by Lucas and his partner Parrish Chilcoat, exudes the same classic aesthetic that is repeated throughout the house and rings true with the family. A generous banquette and Bungalow 5’s Oslo chairs, with cushions made from a China Seas fabric, provide ample seating around the custom marble-topped table. “It’s the perfect house for us,” the wife says, “and everyone who walks in mentions how happy it feels.”
photo: karyn millet.
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
PRETTY IN PINK THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / MLK Studio Architecture / Ken Ungar Architect Home Builder / R.T. Abbott Construction, Inc.
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THE CHALLENGE: A couple raised on the East Coast seek a colorful, California-chic, midcentury style for their gracious Brentwood home. “We wanted our house to be both a peaceful refuge and a welcoming, cheerful place that personifies West Coast living,” says the owner. “Every space should be inviting.” THE WORK: Designer Meg Joannides used a palette of light neutrals punctuated with patterns to play up the home’s sense of openness. “It was critical that we didn’t hinder that feeling with dark fabrics,” she explains. She also selected furnishings with strong profiles
but kept the embellishments to a minimum. “Everything has a fresh and clean, but still luxurious, feel to it.” THE RESULT: This table for two—the perfect spot for a light bite—strikes the couple’s ideal for evoking warmth in every room. Dressed with a bright coral-pink fabric, Saarinen chairs pull up to a marble-topped Saarinen table, both by Knoll and purchased from Jules Seltzer Associates. “It makes a cohesive statement,” says Joannides. “All of the rooms are inviting, and none of them give the impression that you aren’t welcome to come in, relax and enjoy.”
photo: nick johnson.
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
THE CHALLENGE: Transform a heavy, traditional Laguna Beach home into a majestic modern masterpiece to match the clients’ light, youthful spirit. “They’re energetic, vivacious people, and the interiors did not reflect that,” confides designer Chad Eisner. “They wanted kids, neighbors and family members to be able to come over, walk in with sand on their feet, and not feel as if they are going to wrinkle the brand-new linen sofa.” THE WORK: Eisner removed all the color from the walls and worked with the homeowners to get just the right white for the weathered finish. “Within a week’s time of getting that color, it was like night and day,” notes Eisner. “Suddenly things were light and open.” For the furnishings, Eisner combined a host of new finds with some old favorites, but swapped out heavy light fixtures. Case in point: In the dining room, a carved antique Italian chandelier hangs over a rustic wood table and benches, which offset the formality of the Exquisite Surfaces limestone floor and fireplace. THE RESULT: Recast over time, the house now authentically reflects its residents. “We worked slowly on this project, building the collection of furnishings as we needed them,” says Eisner. “This was a gradual process of layering elements to create a new approach to the house that spoke to and from the homeowners.” 1 6 2 / l u x e si o n tuerrci eo. rc so+md e s i g n
X SPACE 3
photo: lisa romerein.
THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / C.W. Eisner, Inc.
THREE INFORMAL DINING DESIGNS FEATURE THE SENSIBLE COMFORTS OF HOME WITH GRACEFUL ACCENTS FOR ENTERTAINING.
OPEN HOUSE THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / Lucas Studio, Inc. Architecture / Douglas J. Leach, Architects, Inc. Home Builder / Matt Morris Development
164 / luxesource.com
THE CHALLENGE: Create a three-story Cape Cod-style house for a family in Manhattan Beach that loves to entertain. “They have fun personalities,” says builder Matt Morris. “We wanted to give the house a more glammed-out feel that’s still comfortable.” THE WORK: The open flow of spaces proved key to creating a chic plan conducive to both cocktail and dinner parties. “We love that everything is completely open, on one easy floor, since I spend 99 percent of my time in the kitchen,” says the wife, who came to the table with specific ideas. “She wanted to keep a lot of the upholstery white,” recalls
designer Joe Lucas. “We said, ‘What are you thinking?’ But we found great outdoor fabrics that would work.” THE RESULT: The kitchen’s inviting breakfast area, designed by Lucas and his partner Parrish Chilcoat, exudes the same classic aesthetic that is repeated throughout the house and rings true with the family. A generous banquette and Bungalow 5’s Oslo chairs, with cushions made from a China Seas fabric, provide ample seating around the custom marble-topped table. “It’s the perfect house for us,” the wife says, “and everyone who walks in mentions how happy it feels.”
photo: karyn millet.
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
PRETTY IN PINK THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / MLK Studio Architecture / Ken Ungar Architect Home Builder / R.T. Abbott Construction, Inc.
166 / luxesource.com
THE CHALLENGE: A couple raised on the East Coast seek a colorful, California-chic, midcentury style for their gracious Brentwood home. “We wanted our house to be both a peaceful refuge and a welcoming, cheerful place that personifies West Coast living,” says the owner. “Every space should be inviting.” THE WORK: Designer Meg Joannides used a palette of light neutrals punctuated with patterns to play up the home’s sense of openness. “It was critical that we didn’t hinder that feeling with dark fabrics,” she explains. She also selected furnishings with strong profiles
but kept the embellishments to a minimum. “Everything has a fresh and clean, but still luxurious, feel to it.” THE RESULT: This table for two—the perfect spot for a light bite—strikes the couple’s ideal for evoking warmth in every room. Dressed with a bright coral-pink fabric, Saarinen chairs pull up to a marble-topped Saarinen table, both by Knoll and purchased from Jules Seltzer Associates. “It makes a cohesive statement,” says Joannides. “All of the rooms are inviting, and none of them give the impression that you aren’t welcome to come in, relax and enjoy.”
photo: nick johnson.
THE LOOK / SPACEX3
