Hancock Park, one of Los Angeles’s most beautiful neighborhoods, is known for its large sprawling homes and quiet leafy streets. Because it was developed in the 1920s, when life was more formal, the interiors are often filled with a maze of rooms.
To transform the interior into a home more in keeping with the needs of modern life, the family turned to interior designer Amy Sklar, known for her eclectic style and effortless merging of modern and classic aesthetics. Sklar worked with Bestor Architecture to remove walls, combining kitchen, breakfast nook and family room into one welcoming and light-filled space.
Sklar, herself the mother of two children, understands that a home must be functional, livable, and above all, comfortable. The new design allows the family to hang out together even while engaged in solitary activities.
“They really wanted a place to be able to spend time together as a family,” says Sklar. “The open plan allows for them to be together during mealtime, playtime, and lounging time."
