From The Sea To Downtown
Author:Abigail StoneTo take advantage of the incredible location, Studio William Hefner designs a contemporary Pacific Palisades home that brings the outdoors inside
“At first, the client was afraid he’d made the wrong decision about going with a contemporary style for the house, but now he loves it,” says Hefner.
Photographer: Roger Davies
A library was designed to house the client's collection of rare books. The vintage bed was found at Gallery L7
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Warm woods, a carefully curated selection of new and vintage furniture and accessories, and a palette of rich leathers and deep-toned fabrics create a space that is at once modern and cozy. The kitchen was created by Secto Design.
Photographer: Roger Davies
The home revolves around a pool that stretches out to the end of the property. Sliding doors open the home to the outdoors. Decks and terraces provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Photographer: Roger Davies
The office and the gym, which the client uses during the day, showcase the nearby parklands. At night, the kitchen, family room and bedroom catch a sparkling panorama that reaches across the LA basin, capturing the lights of Century City and downtown.
Photographer: Roger Davies
Created to take advantage of the temperate climate of southern California, the home supports indoor-outdoor living year round. Large windows and simple lines put nature, and the home's stunning views, front and center.
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Although the property is located in Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood known for its older homes or newer homes built in the Cape Cod-style, the Studio William Hefner decided to put a contemporary spin on the design, looking to midcentury modern architecture for their inspiration.
Photographer: Roger Davies
The LA-based studio is comprised of husband and wife team William Hefner and Kazuko Hoshino. Hefner shoulders architectural duties, while Hoshino acts as the interior designer. Together, they create luxurious residences that seamlessly blend interior design, architecture and landscape into one sybaritic whole.
Photographer: Roger Davies
He turned to Studio William Hefner to make this vision a reality. The carpet in the office was discovered at Decorative Carpets.
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He was hoping for a beautiful home office, a spacious gym, a restful bedroom retreat and a kitchen and family suite suitable for both large and small gatherings. Tranquil and inviting were the watchwords.
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The client, a single man, with grown children and a busy career, who spends his free time traveling, wanted a place to work and relax.
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A house is a building. It’s the people who live there who transform it into a home. Ideally, they can turn to an architect and an interior design to create a beautiful and functional space that supports their life. That was certainly the case for the owner of this home, designed by Studio William Hefner.
Photographer: Roger Davies