Hollywood, Here We Come!

Jonathan seems to think he got one over on me by taking the house next door, but hey—it’s a short commute to work on my corner chateau, and I get to spy on his work every step of the way. Don’t mind me, just checking my email over here (and, uh, taking a few photos).

Drew’s Before & After

Drew’s Design Highlights

PARLOR GAMES

I had initially planned to put custom built-ins around the parlor fireplace, but my budget had other ideas. Instead, I went for a clean finish that would tie in well with the wallpaper and complement the show-stopping coffered ceiling.

ONE GOOD FIREPLACE DESERVES ANOTHER

With the drama of the parlor, I wanted to bring some understated elegance into the living room with white oak floors and a brand-new fireplace. Our potential buyer is not going to want to compromise on comfort, and why should they? Best of both worlds.

RAISING THE STAKES

We weren’t able to keep the ceiling designs in the entryway due to old water damage, so there was no way I was going to let that happen to these beautiful beams. In fact, I designed all the art and decor around them! Look closely and you’ll see the hand-painted design on the ceiling that refers back to the floral paintings on the beams.

More Inspiration

Art Director: Breeze Giannasio
Construction Lead: Hart Hempelmann, Paragon Fine Remodeling
Stylist: Erik Kenneth Staalberg

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I tricked Drew into getting this house, and it’s even better that he’s going to have to watch the winning renovations happen from his own backyard. Our first task was creating an entryway that felt open and inviting, which meant taking out a lot of existing walls and letting the light back into this gorgeous home.

Jonathan’s Before & After

Jonathan’s Design Highlights

A FULL SPANISH REVIVAL

Unlike Drew, I only had one fireplace to work on, so I made it count by adding a classic arched opening and this Spanish-inspired tile inside. The angled profile of the fireplace itself runs all the way to the ceiling— the perfect way to draw the eye to my next magic trick …

YOU’RE NOT JUST SMILING—YOU’RE BEAMING

Matching the mantel to these wooden beams ties this room together and makes it feel cozy, even with a lot of white throughout the room. Fresh and airy, California-style.

INSPIRED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

While I was pretty proud of myself for thinking of the groin vault ceiling in the entryway, I wanted any potential buyer to see the thoughtful detail in every aspect of the home. This inlaid tile does the job and then some—it practically creates a path to guide you right into the living room, or even up the tiled stairs.