The Finale

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One West Studio’s first major project is the culminating transformation of a home in Corona Del Mar that underwent years of renovations

In the kitchen, the tile is by Tiles of Ezra the stone was found at Walker Zanger and the Sconces are by Hennepin Made. The pendants are by Lamp Workshop. Photos by Amy Bartlam.

“Having studied interior architecture and worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected designers, including an AD100 firm, this was the first major residential remodel I completed after founding One West Studio,” says Haley Boukather of her new firm based in Corona Del Mar. The project she is referring to is this 5,500-square-foot primary home and 700-square-foot ADU that required a full renovation. “Because the home had already undergone several remodels, my approach was to thoughtfully bridge its existing character with a fresh vision, creating a cohesive design language that extended seamlessly into the new structure,” she recalls.

A breakfast nook features a pendant by Nickey Kehoe, custom millwork by Orange County Woodworks and the table is by DWR. Photos by Amy Bartlam.
In the dining room, the chandelier by Apparatus Studio, the custom leather Casepiece is by Croft House and the dining chairs are by Cassina. Photos by Amy Bartlam.

Introduced by the GC, Boukather and her team worked with the clients to customize the home so that it would grow with their family. “One of the project’s primary challenges was thoughtfully integrating select existing elements into the new design,” she says. “Rather than replacing the kitchen and breakfast nook cabinetry, we refinished them with fresh paint and updated hardware, allowing these retained features to feel seamlessly aligned with the home’s renewed aesthetic.”

The powder room is lined with tile by Tiles of Ezra, the stone is by Walker Zanger and the mirror is by Madera Build. Photos by Amy Bartlam.
The wife’s office features a vintage rug by Passerine Home, the cabinet hardware is by Rocky Mountain Hardware and the bench cushion and pillow fabric is by Natasha Baradaran. Photos by Amy Bartlam.

This being the home’s third renovation, the clients assembled an A team alongside One West Studio, including architect CJ Light Associates , Garden Studio Landscape Design and Genova Construction to give the home a strategic facelift, alongside the addition of a new ADU. “Hands down, the ADU is the show stopper of the home. As you walk through the main house, you’re met with the scenery of the backyard pool and ADU living space which truly embody a full time summer oasis feel,” Boukather notes.

Photo by Amy Bartlam. Design by One West Studio. Photos by Amy Bartlam.
In the primary bedroom, the pillow fabrics are by Rosemary Hallgarten and Mark Alexander, the wallpaper is by Mark Alexander and the custom bed and nightstands are by Abrego Furniture. Photos by Amy Bartlam.

In order to deliver the project swiftly, the teams focused on enhancing what was working, rather than overhaul everything by preserving existing cabinetry, hardware and select furnishings. The result is a welcoming balance of styles and eras that celebrate the home’s original architecture while incorporating layers of vintage and textural elements.

An ADU features chandeliers by Cuff Studio, macrame Artwork by Jim Olarte and a custom sofa by Abrego Furniture. Photos by Amy Bartlam.
The ADU bathroom features a pendant by Windy Chien, the stone on the vanity is by Walker Zanger and the tiles are by Tiles of Ezra. Photos by Amy Bartlam.

The team infused the main home with a palette of blues and greens to accommodate the client’s desire for more color while the ADU that opens to the pool, is wrapped in more neutral tones and organic touches that forge a natural connection to outdoors.

Photos by Amy Bartlam.

When asked how the client felt about the third and hopefully final transformation, Boukather proclaims, “Partial surprise and most of all excitement! As creatives, we can easily envision the space’s design result but this isn’t always the case for our clients, even with renderings. The construction process slowly helps the concept come to life, but ultimately the full space is felt once furnishings and all layers are installed.”