• Facebook
  • Google Plus
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter

Menu

Skip to content
  • About
  • Staff
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Header image

MyNewsLA.comLogo

Breaking news for greater Los Angeles and Orange County

Menu

Skip to content
  • Crime
  • Government
  • Business
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Hollywood
  • Life
  • OC
  • Strong Winds Coming to Southland With Gusts Reaching 75 mph By Tuesday
  • Attorneys Argue Meaning of 'Video Device' in Nye's Profit-Sharing Suit
  • Garden Grove Police Lieutenant, 59, Dies From COVID-19 Complications
  • Orange County Reports 1,448 New COVID-19 Cases, 47 Deaths
  • Phil Spector Dies at 81; Legendary Record Producer Was Serving Time for Murder

Home » Life » This Article

Weekend Design: Spruced Up Spanish Colonial Spotlights LA Views

Posted by Contributing Editor on December 17, 2016 in Life | Leave a response
Share this article:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmail
Spanish Colonial: Laura U, Inc., original photo on Houzz
Spanish Colonial: Laura U, Inc., original photo on Houzz

By Becky Harris | Houzz

This 1920s Spanish Revival home in the Hollywood Hills was in good condition but needed refreshing. “The clients are a young family from the East Coast that enjoy spending time on the West Coast,” says interior designer Laura Umansky. “They purchased the home with rental in mind, but will end up using it as a family vacation home in the future.”

Umansky left the original architecture intact and focused on updating the finishes, which included staining the original floors, painting the interior and exterior, and refurbishing much of the original hardware and woodwork. Another important design consideration was making the most of vast views that stretch from the Hollywood Hills to the Pacific Ocean. A neutral palette and rich textures update the design, enhance the original architecture and draw attention to the views. See Another Spanish Colonial Restoration in Hollywood.


Houzz at a Glance

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Clients: A young East Coast family; the owners lease it but intend to eventually use it as a family vacation home.
  • Size: Approximately 3,500 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 powder rooms

One of the most spectacular original architectural details that the new design honors is this beautiful wood ceiling, typical of the Spanish Revival style. “We fell in love with the ceiling and didn’t change a thing,” Umansky says.

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – More transitional hallway photos

“The client has a collection of vintage and found L.A.-themed posters. This is one from her collection, and you will see them throughout the home,” Umansky says. Find Vintage-Style Posters and Other Home Decor Products on Houzz.

Beneath the poster, a console table from Restoration Hardware is composed of wall-mounted hand-carved corbels and a glass shelf, playing off the home’s Spanish architectural details.

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – More transitional living room photos

Umansky used a formal layout for the furnishings to fit the scale of this large living room. “We didn’t want to block the expansive views of L.A.,” she says. “The double sofa layout with colorful accent chairs was the right choice.”

Sofas: Oscar de la Renta for Century; Cocktail tables: Vanguard Furniture; Orange leather chairs: Palacek

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – Browse transitional dining room ideas

The dining room has an elegant neutral palette and another rich texture story, which doesn’t distract from the fabulous views. “You can see the Chateau Marmont through the windows. It is literally a stone’s throw from this home,” Umansky says.

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – Discover transitional kitchen design inspiration

Lucky for the clients, the previous homeowners had recently updated the kitchen, which saved a lot of money. “We merely refreshed the finishes and added new, decorative lighting,” Umansky says.

Like this story? Don’t miss any breaking news from MyNewsLA.com. Sign up here for your free newsletter.

 
Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – Search transitional home office pictures

The life of a Hollywood screenwriter inspired the look of this office, where an imposing desk anchors the room. “We call this the writer’s room because when we designed it we had the romantic notion that a brilliant Hollywood writer would find inspiration here,” Umansky says. “The circus ‘F’ is the homeowners’ monogram in lights.”

Desk: Restoration Hardware

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – Browse transitional bedroom photos

The master bedroom has views from downtown to the ocean. “The bed looks toward downtown so the homeowner can see the city lights at night,” Umansky explains.

Hollywood Hills Home
Photo by Laura U, Inc. – Look for transitional bedroom design inspiration

Another vintage L.A.-themed poster inspired the color palette in this guest room. Again, mixed textures create interest, this time in the form of metal nightstands and driftwood table lamps. Make a Statement With a Decorative Lamp – or Two.

Designer’s tip: In a guestroom, use small side tables like these as nightstands. Your guests won’t need the extra storage provided by bedside tables with drawers. This gives the room a light and relaxed feeling.

Weekend Design: Spruced Up Spanish Colonial Spotlights LA Views was last modified: December 18th, 2016 by Contributing Editor

>> Want to read more stories like this? Get our Free Daily Newsletters Here!

Follow us:
Facebooktwitterrss
Posted in Life | Tagged Hollywood Hills, Houzz, Laura Umansky, remodel, Spanish Colonial, weekend design

Advertisement

Get The Latest News by Email!

Sign up here for our free newsletters. We’ll send you the latest headlines every morning and every weekday afternoon.

 
FORECAST FOR LOS ANGELES
86°
Sunny
Feels like: 86°F
Wind: 2mph SSE
Humidity: 9%
Pressure: 29.98"Hg
UV index: 3
MonTueWed
81/52°F
70/54°F
77/52°F
Weather forecast Los Angeles, California ▸

Most Popular Today

  • Rosemead Woman Missing over a Week Located 3,600 views
  • Man Rushed To Hospital From Traffic Crash in Laguna Hills 2,600 views
  • Coronavirus Vaccine Supply ‘Extremely Limited’ in Riverside County 1,800 views
  • Rape Victim Unconscious, But She’s Dead! Suspect Nabbed, Unclear When Victim Died In Pomona 1,200 views
  • Motorcyclist Killed in Irvine Crash 1,000 views

©2021 CalNews Inc.

Menu

  • About
  • Staff
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service