William Morris, the most celebrated designer of the Arts and Crafts Movement, once said, “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” This bungalow in Mount Washington is all about it. Built
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Interior tastemakers list their Topanga Canyon home
In their book Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less, Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter reveal how to create natural, simple, attainable spaces for new DIYers and those on a budget. Or you can skip the learning curve and purchase their home that just hit the market in Topanga Canyon. The interior tastemakers purchased their 1927 cabin
Stylish small living at new TIC home in Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a pretty expensive neighborhood, but TICs are helping first-time homebuyers stay in the neighborhood. The latest Tenancy in Common or Tenants in Common (TIC) home is a converted Spanish-style four-unit building just north of Sunset Blvd, dubbed Casa Larissa. Originally built in 1923 as studios, the interior spaces are now stylish one-bedrooms
Splendid 1920s Spanish-style duplex in Leimert Park seeks $939K
One of Leimert Park’s extraordinary Spanish-style dwellings just hit the market. Completed in 1928 by local contractor Leo B. Elliott, 2900 West 43rd Place is an eye-catching turreted building with arched windows and art deco details just a few blocks east of Leimert Park Village. According to city records, when the structure was completed, “the LA
Gorgeous bungalow with studio and pool lists in Atwater Village
You’ll fall madly in love with this character-filled bungalow in the heart of Atwater Village. This simple-looking CA bungalow opens to a surprisingly spacious and well-lit living space by greeting you curbside with mature landscaping shading the dwelling and a cozy front porch. Beautifully put together, the three-bedroom main house measures 1,249 square feet and
Stellar corner unit at Koreatown’s Miramonte Terrace seeks $820K
Inside Koreatown’s Miramonte Terrace, a wonderfully bright two-bedroom condo and one of LA’s last remaining buildings from the 1920s. This beautiful corner unit comprises two combined apartments with 1,736 square feet of combined living space. According to public records, this unit appears to be owned by Morleigh Evans, the wife of U2’s David Evans, who
Celebrity-owned midcentury in Mount Washington asks $1.1M
Actress Paula Malcomson, known for her roles in “Watchmen,” “Deadwood,” and “Ray Donovan,” lists her midcentury home in Mount Washington. And it’s gorgeous. Purchased in 2004, the home sits just above a quiet tree-lined street in the coveted Mount Washington Elementary School district. The sun-filled single-story residence, completed in 1958, holds two bedrooms and 1.5
Early work of Pierre Koenig is up for grabs in La Canada
Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963, describes Pierre Koenig’s journey to becoming the master of steel. After graduating from the USC School of Architecture, Koenig worked for Raphael Soriano before starting his practice. Within the first two years, he designed three-steel framed homes. One of them was the Squire House in La
Pedigreed midcentury in Silver Lake seeks $1.895M
This mid-century is rumored to be the work of an architect employed in Richard Neutra’s office who collaborated with structural engineer Eugene Birnbaum to erect a modest and sophisticated home in Silver Lake. Built in 1958, the modestly sized post and beam structure is updated and aligns with a modern lifestyle. The interior sports restored
Architect Bernard Judge’s ‘Treehouse’ is still up for grabs
Architect Bernard Judge’s award-winning midcentury home perched high in the Hollywood Hills is still up for grabs. Featured in numerous design publications – including landing the cover of Sunset Magazine’s November 1978 issue, Judge built his personal residence, named “Treehouse,” using a patented “innovative structural system based on a four-pole, pre-cut residential module” that allows