GALLERY

before photos at the top!

Location
Pacific Palisades

Year

2022 completion

Design Objective

This one was a true diamond in the rough, and getting it there required every bit of creativity we had.

Condominium regulations meant we couldn't move much in the way of plumbing or walls. But constraints have a way of sparking the best solutions. Working within those boundaries, we completely reimagined how this home could function and how it could feel. A bedroom became a den, opening up the flow of the space. The hall bathroom was converted into a laundry room, which in turn allowed us to carve out a much larger, truly functional chef's pantry off the kitchen. Every square foot was reconsidered with purpose.

Our 6'8" owner had one non-negotiable: those soaring ceilings had to stay. So rather than drop them, we leaned in, using perimeter soffit lighting to add warmth and dimension while keeping the full volume of the space intact. The result is a home that feels expansive, considered, and completely custom despite never touching a load-bearing wall.

What you're looking at now is an ocean-facing retreat that bears almost no resemblance to what it once was. That's the power of thoughtful design and a team willing to dig for the jewel that was always hiding inside.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a marble countertop with a sink, wooden cabinetry, and large mirrors. The ceiling has floral wallpaper, and there is a floral rug on the wooden floor. A person is reflected in the mirror near the door.

A small vintage bathroom with green polka dot wallpaper, a white sink vanity with cabinets, a toilet, a mirror, and a red floor with a plunger next to the toilet.

A kitchen with white cabinets featuring red borders, a sink under the window, and a refrigerator on the right, with a red tiled floor and a wall with pink-striped wallpaper.

A bathroom with floral-patterned wallpaper covering the walls and cabinets. The vanity has a white countertop with a sink, and there are various toiletries and tissues placed on it. A toilet is situated in the corner.

Living room with green carpet, fireplace with marble surround, and a built-in bookshelf in the background.

Modern bathroom with gray walls, white toilet, wooden cabinet, decorative plant, framed picture, woven basket, and hanging lamp.

A cozy corner featuring a white upholstered chair with gold legs in front of a wooden wall with two floating shelves. The top shelf has framed artwork and a sculpture, while the lower shelf displays framed photographs, a decorative box, and small vas

Living room with a floating slab fireplace, a large flat-screen TV showing an outdoor scene with a swimming pool and desert landscape, a modern abstract wall art piece, and wood flooring.

A modern bedroom with a bed that has white linens, a decorative pillow, and a black and white bedspread. On each side of the bed are wooden nightstands with white lamps. A round mirror is on the left wall, and a framed minimalist artwork is above the

Shower with patterned tile walls, black shower head, and black controls.

A bar area with a wooden interior featuring hanging wine glasses, liquor bottles on a shelf, and modern lighting fixtures with patterned reflections on the ceiling.

Living room corner with a wooden table, nightstand lamp, abstract sculpture, stack of books, decorative plate, and a gray sofa with a patterned cushion, reflecting in a large window.

Modern bathroom with a marble wall, a black bathtub, and a vanity with a marble countertop, large mirror, green plant, and towels.

Living room with large windows showing palm trees and ocean view at sunset, featuring a beige sectional sofa, round coffee table with books, dining table with chairs, a hanging wicker pendant lamp, and various plants.

A modern bathroom featuring a black bathtub with a matte finish, a marble accent wall, a small wooden stool with rolled towels and toiletries, honeycomb-style tile flooring, a wooden vanity with a marble countertop, and brass fixtures.

Close-up of a bathroom sink with a marble countertop, featuring a gold faucet and handles, a rolled white towel, and a soap dish with soap, reflected in a mirror above.

A bedroom with a large window showing palm trees outside, a bed with white bedding and a blue patterned throw, two bedside tables with lamps, a piece of wall art above the bed, a black bench at the foot of the bed, and a Western-style rug on the floo

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine on the counter, a dining area with a round table and chairs in the background, and large windows with a view of palm trees.

A modern kitchen stove with four burners, a marble wall behind it, and a gold faucet on the wall. To the left on the counter, there is a utensil holder with wooden spoons. To the right, there are bottles and a slow cooker on the countertop.

A narrow hallway with wooden cabinets on both sides and a decorative wall art on the back wall.

View of a modern interior with wooden flooring, a wooden dining chair, minimalist wall art, and a doorway leading to a room with wooden cabinetry.

A stylish modern interior with artwork on the walls, including a large framed picture of a rock formation in water, a blackboard with writing, and a sitting bench with a beige cushion and black metal legs, a patterned black and white rug, and hardwoo

Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, stainless steel stove, and open shelving displaying dishes and glassware. Marble backsplash with natural veining, gold fixtures, and a large window with a view of palm trees outside. Counter space with small a

Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a window view of palm trees, open shelving with glassware and bowls, framed photos on the wall, and a coffee machine on the counter.

A bedroom with wooden wall-mounted shelves displaying framed pictures and decorative objects, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a bed with a beige comforter, windows with palm trees outside, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A bedroom with a large bed featuring beige bedding and pillows, a textured upholstered headboard, a wooden nightstand with a small decorative object, hanging pendant lights, and windows showing a view of palm trees and buildings outside.

A bedroom with a beige bed and a wooden wall with floating shelves filled with framed photos and decorative objects. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a beige chair, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Open-plan living area with a kitchen, bar stools, and a cozy seating corner. Decor includes books, vases, framed photos, and a view of palm trees outside.

Interior of a living room with a wooden wall and built-in shelves displaying framed photographs and decorative items. A black television is mounted on the wall.

Modern bathroom with a black freestanding bathtub, wooden side table holding toiletries, marble vanity with two sinks, large mirror, and a vase with green plants, illuminated by recessed ceiling lights.

A gold metal shelving unit with three glass shelves holding various decorative items, books, and glassware in a kitchen or living space. The top shelf has empty glass bottles and cookbooks, the middle shelf has more books and a small decorative pumpk

A bathroom with a black freestanding bathtub with a marble wall behind it. There is a small wooden side table with towels and toiletries, and a marble vanity with a lamp and electrical outlet.

Living room with a cream sectional sofa, black and white pillows, and a round coffee table with books and decorative items, a gallery of framed pictures on the wall, large window showing buildings and palm trees outside, and a plant on a side table.