“Though formal in nature, this room is very much part of the clients’ daily rhythm, used for journaling, quiet reflection, and moments of stillness, all set against sweeping views of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains.

To cultivate that sense of calm, we removed the stacked brick façade and introduced a custom limestone fireplace, balancing visual lightness with the inherent weight of the material. A 130-inch harvest table, originally from Pennsylvania and sourced at Round Top, now lives as a console beneath a French hand-painted screen discovered at the Long Beach Antique Market.”

“The very first purchase for the home was a custom-colored BlueStar range, one of only two requests Andy made for the entire project (the other being his Argentinian grill in the outdoor kitchen). That range set the tone for the entire palette. It sits within an enclosed alcove-style hood, backed by custom hand-painted Tabarka tile that pulls together tones from both the range and surrounding materials.”

“There’s a quieter layer of history here. The clients’ grandfather once owned a bar in New Jersey, and while the original bartop couldn’t be incorporated, we honored it with a custom leather bar mat embossed with the bar’s name “So What?”, a small but meaningful nod to a family legacy.”

“We introduced shallow wood ceiling beams and corbelled transitions to bring dimension and reinforce the Spanish influence. The existing mirrored 1980s bar was replaced with custom oak cabinetry enclosed in an arched design, a custom copper countertop with an integrated sink, and hand-cut zellige tile.”

“The dining room takes its cue from the kitchen’s range, anchored by a custom blue wallcovering by Kelly Ventura that echoes those same rich blue tones. The original stained-glass cabinetry was lost during demolition (no project is without its breaking point), which gave us the opportunity to design something new that thoughtfully references the original.”

“Calm and serene, the primary suite is designed to immediately quiet the mind. The room looks directly across to Malibu with uninterrupted ocean views, but the original layout placed the bathroom entry along the view wall, interrupting the most beautiful sightline in the home.

We reworked the plan, relocating the entry and positioning the bed to fully capture the view. Now, the clients fall asleep facing the Queen’s Necklace, the arc of light tracing the coastline from the South Bay to Santa Monica, a beautiful sightline to fall asleep to each night.

Working with the clients own furniture, we wanted to add some airiness to the room. A undulating fibre pendant above the bed, soft linen drapery and botanical bedding works to soften the strength of the wood furnishings.”

“The entry to the primary suite is a moment in itself. On a bit of a whim, we sourced 17th-century hand-carved wood doors from a horse stable in Italy and had them shipped stateside. They arrived in far rougher condition than expected, but through careful restoration, they now serve as a soulful introduction to the space.”

“The bathroom design worked within the existing plumbing layout, navigating the constraints of a previous 1980s renovation that left behind several awkward elements, including an exterior planter that was inaccessible from both inside and out.”

“We reclaimed that footprint to create a dedicated space for the primary tub, transforming what was once an awkward, deck-mounted feature into the defining focal point of the room. Inspired by the clients’ travels through Spain, the majolica tile in the shower draws from handcrafted patterns rooted in 16th-century design. Custom dark oak cabinetry and a dedicated makeup vanity ground the space with the warmth of the wood.”

“Like many, her work-from-home routine evolved during Covid, but with frequent international travel, it was important to create a space that felt grounded upon her return.

Set apart from the energy of the main living spaces, the room is wrapped in saturated tones that encourage focus and calm. These deeper hues are balanced with lighter, more feminine elements in the art and lighting. Although, dark in its color, it feels feminine and light. Replacing an existing window with French doors that open to the outdoors, soft wool drapery frames views of a stone fountain and a quiet reading area just beyond.”

“Visible as you move through the home, this bathroom needed to function both as a daily powder room and a full bath when required. To soften its more utilitarian aspects, we enclosed the shower and framed the opening with a simple arch, finished in rosewood marble opus trim, meticulously laid by our tile artisan.”

“These rooms were added to the scope as we neared completion of Phase I. What once read as childhood spaces needed to evolve to reflect the lives of the teenagers now occupying them.”

“With custom-framed sports memorabilia, updated furnishings, and each room enveloped in its occupant’s favorite color, the result is a pair of spaces that feel personal, current, and much their own.”

“The original powder room was clad in pink and black marble, beautiful in its own right, just not aligned with the direction of the home. Given its proximity to the formal living room, this space takes its cues from the limestone fireplace. A custom limestone sink anchors the room, while the walls are wrapped floor-to-ceiling in a deep brown Roman clay, creating a rich, velvety texture. A pair of fluted brass pendants introduce a note of contrast and refinement.”

“Tucked beneath the stairs, this previously unused space naturally maintains an ideal temperature for wine storage. We replaced the solid door with a custom iron and glass enclosure, custom wine storage is softly lit to cast a warm, ambient glow visible from the game room.”

“We have a particular fondness for this room and its masculine-leaning sensibility. We chose hardworking materials, a dark honed stone countertop, rich cabinetry, and leathered accents, that give it a grounded, utilitarian elegance. Positioned just off the kitchen, the tile above the sink subtly nods back to the BlueStar range, carrying that thread of intention into this functional corner of the home, while a new Dutch door brings in both light and fresh air.”

“The outdoor kitchen was built around a serious lineup of appliances. Designed to accommodate an Argentinian grill, smoker, and teppanyaki cooktop, the space also includes a custom coal box and chimney positioned between the cooking systems.”

“What began as a set of Etsy plans became something far more considered. The homeowners wanted the coop to feel like an extension of the home, not an afterthought.

We incorporated salvaged Spanish wood and iron doors we had purchased years prior, integrating them between the tiled viewing area and the roosting space. The result is a bespoke structure that elevates a utilitarian element into a designed feature. The art references each hen, named after an iconic female rock musician, because who said there shouldn’t be art in a chicken coop?”