The design icon balanced traditional details with of-the-moment materials for a welcoming escape.
, updating a family's residence in Westlake Village, California, was about honoring the “good bones” already in place and redefining spaces to finesse the floor plan.
“The goal was to find the balance between the pedigree of traditional design and the playfulness of modern design,” says Brent. The designer and TV personality took on the family's five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house after renovating their vacation home in the Bay Area.
Spanning more than 10,500 square feet, their primary base in Los Angeles needed to be suitable for “the art of gathering,” and replete with cleverly designed outdoor spaces perfect for conversation, which Brent calls “an integral part of the client’s lifestyle. ”The property, originally built in 2013, features detailed millwork, but it needed a few structural additions to boost its functionality and charm.
Reclaimed timber beams by Ross Alan Lumber in the living room and kitchen foster warmth, while a small area off the kitchen features a custom Calacatta Paonazzo marble desk and hidden storage for more mundane supplies. In the bar area, custom white oak millwork holds happy hour necessities.
“They've always had a love for entertaining, and this is a house where everybody visits, the designer says. Throughout the home, natural materials and contemporary furniture in a neutral palette blend old and new. Layers of low seating in the living room surround an antique limestone fireplace mantel and accentuate the high, slanted ceiling. The primary bedroom is wrapped in breezy linen bedding and cozy textiles.
“There are so many stories and memories that the home holds,” Brent says. “We came to breathe some fresh air into it so it feels ready for a new chapter. ”Shade Degges Intricate molding and a gently curving staircase give the home’s formal entryway drama and presence. Custom pieces, like a Grant Larkin chandelier, nod to the scale of the architecture.
Shade Degges Something, the best moments come from a spark of ingenuity. Here, Brent made the most of an unused nook by transforming it into a chic work from home space, complete with a custom marble desk and cabinetry to elevate daily tasks. Sofas: Dmitriy & Co. and vintage in Pierre Frey velvet. Ceiling light: custom, Glustin Luminaires.
Console: antique, Blackman Cruz. With easy entertaining as the mandate, Brent packed the living room with multiple seating arrangements, relying on couches, a chaise, and several chairs and tables to make sure everyone has a spot to hang. Advertisement For an entertaining-loving family, dual island were a no brainer. One is geared towards prep—including a second sink and integrated butcher block cutting board—while the other boasts stools so guests can keep the cook company.
An open window overlooking a yard is"so romantic," Brent says. Wicker Rohé Noordwolde barstools, a custom slate and bronze table by J. Pickens, and custom white oak millwork “work together to make it feel like you've gone out, even on a night in,” Brent says. In the powder room, gleaming brass antiques accent rich wall paint in Nitty Gritty Roman Clay by Portola Paints. A custom marble sink adds to the room’s inherant patina.
Shade Degges Dressed in serene shades of cream, brown, rust, and taupe, the primary suite is both dynamic and restful.
"It feels like a nest," Brent says. Chandelier: Light Cookie. Floor lamp: Urban Outfitters. Sofa: Eternity Modern.
Table: McMullin & Co. Rug: The Novogratz. Pillows: House of Hackney and Lulu and Georgia. Playfully refered to as homeowner’s daughter’s “office,” this imaginative play space relies on a sophisticated palette and sculptural furniture to blend with the rest of the home. Her own art adds a touch of whimsy.
To create a comfortable and refined seating area in the rose garden, Brent dressed up durable indoor-outdoor fabric by Pollack and Perennials with Samuel & Sons trim. The ADG Lighting lanterns are hardwired, so they're easy to set and adjust. , a full service interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
Brent’s fine-honed intuition and sophisticated sensibilities surrounding design have led to the transformation of countless homes and commercial properties across the world. With an emphasis on personalization and protecting what keeps us truly connected to the spaces we inhabit, JBD celebrates each client’s story and lifestyle through bespoke and uncharted designs; all embodying Brent’s ethos that interior design should reflect one’s past, present, and future.
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