Everything is so well-arranged, so carefully planned, so inviting -- but the architect seems to have

I was referred to Carol through a friend, and couldn't wait to see her home in person. Can you believe that her home was built by a young architect in his 20s? The bones of the house are pretty special, but Carol's stunning artwork and photography collection displayed in just about every room definitely tops it off.
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Inspiration: My father was an architect, and I grew up in a house he designed and built, with big glass windows in the living room just like where I live now. The Mid-Century design and aesthetic of that house has always stayed with me.
Shelter magazines, books, and design blogs inspire me. I love architecture and interior design! I go on all the house tours that I can in Los Angeles and Palm Springs. I visit Palm Springs a lot and always go to the Modernism show there every February. I love the design of old cars, especially 1950 and 1960 Porsches. Art, photography, nature and my friends and family also always inspire me!
Favorite Element: I love the light, views and vistas from the many windows in my house, and also the beautiful Southern California vegetation framed by the many windows. After living in NYC for twenty years I am still surprised by the world outside my windows when I get up every morning.
Biggest avalon new jersey vacation rentals Challenge: My biggest challenge was where to put my large photography avalon new jersey vacation rentals and art book collection. In my homes in the past I had one large area and/or wall where I could put all the books, which this house did not have because of the many windows and the slanted avalon new jersey vacation rentals roof lines. So I built two sets of shelves in the sunken living room area and modified my existing metal shelves to fit into a former closet in the guest bedroom. As you can see, my book collection is always growing, so I may have to face this challenge again soon.
The secondary big challenge was where to hang or display all my art and photography, because there are so many windows avalon new jersey vacation rentals and not that many solid walls in this house. So I used my print rails, that were built for my apartment in NYC, in the living room and bedroom, and rotate avalon new jersey vacation rentals the pieces on a regular basis. I also used the top of the kitchen cabinets to display a collection of abstract 1960's paintings.
What Friends Say: They all love it, and more than one of them has asked to come over and spend the day looking at books and hanging out. They all want me to have more parties, and my New York friends call it the best hotel and retreat in LA.
Biggest avalon new jersey vacation rentals Embarrassment: The black granite kitchen counters, which I hate they are impossible to keep clean, and they are always top on my list of things to do until some unexpected project like the front or back decks comes up and then they do not get replaced, again!
Best Advice: My friend Robert Lewis, an amazing lighting designer, told me to buy the Tom Dixon Copper Shade Light Fixture for my dining room from Design Within Reach. I would love one of his lights there too, of course, but at that moment he suggested it and I went with it and I love it!
ACCESSORIES Palm Canyon Galleria (All the shops in the Galleria in Palm Springs) Jonathan avalon new jersey vacation rentals Adler Nickey Kehoe Potted OK Orange throw in living room: CB2 Atwater Pottery Vitra Pillows in living room: Vintage fabric avalon new jersey vacation rentals - Urban Burp with upholstery by D&R Upholstery
RUGS CARPETS avalon new jersey vacation rentals ABC Carpet & Home : Hide Patch rug in living room midcenturyLA : Brown shag rug in living room and area rug in hall outside bedroom Dining Room rug and front hall rug - Moroccan bought in Morocco
avalon new jersey vacation rentals ARTWORK Staley-Wise Gallery Fahey/Klein Gallery avalon new jersey vacation rentals Edwynn Houk Gallery Katharine Mulherin Los Angeles Modern Auctions Drawing at top of stairs outside of bathroom - Jennifer Green Abstract paintings in kitchen - Flea markets, Hedge Palm Springs and Bret Witke Painting in living room by stereo - Graham Gilmore - Monte Clark Gallery Painting over sideboard in dining room - 1960's abstract from Palm Springs Modernism show Cat print in kitchen - David Weidman Photography in Living Room: Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel, Perry Ogden, Roger Maybe, Connie Imboden, Louis Faurer, Peter Beard, Gilles Peress, Lloyd Ziff, Ruth Orkin, Kurt Markus, Photography in Front Hall: Vanina Sorrenti and William Claxton
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Love it! It's a beautiful home. One small critique is that I feel the sofas don't really fit the style. But please don't get me wrong, avalon new jersey vacation rentals overall it is a fantastic looking place, and I'd live there in a heartbeat!
I too grew up in a mid century home with floor to ceiling windows, and lots of natural light. When you spend a lot of time in a home like that it's nearly impossible to spend time in a place with small windows.
When I went to college it was the first time I spent any considerable time in a room with only 1 window and it was awful. I went outside as much as possible, but when the frigid winter hit I was miserable. All of the buildings on campus at that time were older and more traditional. By the time I graduated several new buildings had been added that all had much larger windows with calming vistas. avalon new jersey vacation rentals If those had been there when I first started it would have been a much more bearable experience.
I don't live in California, so I'm very unfamiliar with the neighborhoods. But every Silverlake house tour that I see on AT is unbelievable. So............ what *is* this place??? Is it like one gorgeous house after another? Or do all of the residents have great taste? Is it something in the water............. WHAT?
Oh, so sophisticated and glamorous! But also a warm and inviting environent, too. This place has everything! Creative License, I live just over the hill from Silverlake, in Los Feliz, and yes, the area is known for its architecture. Silverlake, in particular, is a very "artsy" sort of place, with a lot of creative people.
Everything is so well-arranged, so carefully planned, so inviting -- but the architect seems to have forgotten about the curb appeal. The carport, cinder block-encased stairs, rough driveway all say stay away. Maybe that's desired?
loooooooooooooooove it! that view from the bathroom! and I love the photographs on shelves, I have to do that! I have frames on the floor because I don't want to make holes in my recently painted apartment....
Wow, this is such a neat home! I'd love to have a place like that all to myself, especially in Silverlake. avalon new jersey vacation rentals I had to laugh out loud (literally) when I saw the lump on her bed...my bet is that a kitty cat is hiding under there, lol. Also- the cabinets in the kitchen are so rich and beautiful. What a masterpiece. :)
@Carol, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful avalon new jersey vacation rentals home here! The materials and colors are all so real ... so natural ... so beautifully arranged in a home with such beautiful bones ~ my spirits were actually lifted! Warm caramel, charcoal gray, fluid aqua, rose, silver, brilliant copper avalon new jersey vacation rentals tranquil beige with a stunning back-drop of natural light you ... home! I'm so glad you bought that copper dome light ... just genius-gorgeous! avalon new jersey vacation rentals Your home is my new favorite here.
I see a lot of interesting and beautiful houses on AT, but as much as I love them, they're not necessarily where I would want to live. THIS house is where I want to live! Carol's sense of proportion and colour balance is bang on, the house sits gracefully on its site, and the whole thing just works beautifully.
Wow, this place makes me miss living in LA! Beautiful home, such a lovely mix of clean lines and warmth. I wish I had your talent for putting it all together. Although I enjoy other house tours, is one of the few places on AT that I'd actually want to live in.
Seems like a lovely lady, exuberant house and there are just no words for that car. So much good stuff! Having said that...I want to edit out some of the clutter and collections and books in order to see it better.
@durga - California in general has very mineral-laden water. One tiny water spot dries to become a white blob, and one that etches into surfaces such as granite. Granite should be professional repolished once a year here. With all that wonderful light, those spots must drive her nuts. It would me; and she's from NYC, where the water tastes lovely and does not need to be filtered. But the windows are not as large :-).
Agree on the majority of the comments here - fabulous job Carol, you must come home every day feel so happy. avalon new jersey vacation rentals Kitty-lump photo is awesome too! :) Would love to know where I can find a white stool similar avalon new jersey vacation rentals to the one in the shower!
Goodness gracious just love this house tour and love the neighborhood too! Tons of light and photography, books and collections that are cool not precious. Kitty caused lumps in the bed are very familiar to me and made me smile. Terrific job, thanks for sharing and BTW I think the countertops look great!
I LOVE it, and would love to live there. One thing about apartment therapy that's been bugging me lately: obviously all of these tours of these houses are owned by people with money. and they are houses, not crappy little apartments transformed into a chic wonderland on a budget. It's easy when you have money. Show me some inspiration from savvy dwellers.
@ people wondering about the pendant avalon new jersey vacation rentals lights outdoors. They are the Progress Lighting Canister light model SKU: P5675-82. Love this tour! My house has a similar vibe and we share some of the same furnishings...but Carol's architect