A fusion of industrial chic and old-world charm, the eclectic interior furnishings reflect an actor/director couple’s broad interests.
Sitting on a hill sloping toward panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles, this home is built for a family working in the film industry. Designer Kristen Becker of Seattle-based Mutuus Studio takes cues from the clients’ travels to Ireland and many visits to great castles of Europe.
One enters from the top of the site across a wood and steel bridge spanning a secret garden through a monumental bronze door. The secret garden connects shafts of light into the guest bath through a skylight, creating the feeling of a protective fortress.
The main living space pays homage to the sense of arrival to a great hall. The living area is filled with eclectic artifacts featuring African masks, a willy Daro bronze table, and cast from a childhood bone break displayed like a relic. The far wall of the living area looks towards the south and provides a breathtaking panorama of Los Angeles.
The dining area is made up of caramel leather chairs and Finn Juhl dining table and features a circular, dark central hearth acting as a subtle separative element between the kitchen and living area.
