Updating The Craftsman Cottage

Originally a classic pre-war bungalow, the goal for this project in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles was to open and update the spaces, without destroying or compromising the original character of the property. Preserving, recreating, and echoing the built-ins and painted woodwork of the existing cottage style design accomplished this.

In the kitchen, high ceilings, a clerestory window, and sliding doors open out into the garden landscape, adding a modern feel.

This modernization extends to the master suite, smoothly tucked into attic space. Here, light wood, built-in cabinetry, and a pocket door in the bath make clean and simple use of the space.

In the end our entertainment industry clients had a house that retained its many charms, but worked as a modern family home.