03 Jan
Designer Kate Rivinus and shop owner Adam Blackman have spent over a decade restoring their 1950s modern post-and-beam-style home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. Kate says her style runs the gamut of modern to classical and is inspired by dramatic scale, smart writing, color, texture and the patina that comes with age. You can check out more from Kate’s lifestyle and family paper products company Egg2Cake, and you can visit Adam’s antique and design “cabinet of curiosities-esque” emporium, Blackman Cruz, in LA. Thanks, Kate and Adam! — Anne
Image above: The bed was designed by Rick Cortez and is made of walnut and brass. We wanted a Japanese style built high enough to take advantage of the bedroom’s view of the Getty Museum, which lights up at night.
Image above: The kitchen materials are stainless steel and plywood. We recycled the original kitchen handles. A collection of Chinese water carriers hangs over the sink. Beyond the kitchen is the office, featuring an aluminum base violin and a Gio Ponti coffee table.
Image above: The sofas in our living room are by Billy Haines. The classic “Papa Bear” chair by Hans Wegner has its original leather upholstery. The tables and lamp are by Pepe Mendoza, c. 1958.
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