La Loma: Pasadena Showcase House
This charming 1916 English Tudor Revival style mansion was selected for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The house was originally designed by the architecture firm of Marston & Van Pelt, for actor Samuel Hinds, and is considered by many to be an architectural masterpiece. The home embodies the elegance of a bygone era brought into the modern world, where the exquisite details of the past blend seamlessly with modern luxury, to embrace the conveniences of contemporary upscale living.
Home Front Build completely redesigned the Primary Suite area, using restful tones of blues and neutrals, to create “Seaside Escape”, a tranquil haven from the demands of modern life. The bathroom, sitting and closet areas were completely rearranged to provide necessary closet and bathroom space appropriate for contemporary living.
Primary Bedroom:
The luminous, watery envelope of the muted wall treatment and sandy colored wool rug provide a soothing backdrop for the space’s transitional furnishings, bringing freshness to the room. A new tile fireplace surround and slab hearth compliment the overmantel’s original millwork. A drop-down flat-screen TV offers on-demand technology at the swipe of a fingertip, and remains completely hidden in the ceiling when not in use.
Primary Bathroom:
While its configuration presented challenges, a thoughtful rearrangement of fixtures resulted in an enlarged, generous bathroom layout. A sculptural soaking tub offers a reference point for the generous shower, two custom vanities, and separate toilet compartment. The soothing blue, richly textured tile wainscot surrounds the room in an aqueous ambiance. Old-world craftsmanship is highlighted by intricate tracery strapwork on the ceiling, offering this refreshed sanctuary a delightful connection to its historic past.
Sitting Room:
Originally a sleeping porch, this space is now enrobed in the richest deep-ocean blues and serves as the Primary Sitting Room. This cozy enclave, sheathed in a subtly textured wallcovering of mottled navy blues, features new hardwood flooring and a ceiling of hand-troweled integral colored plaster. Concealed speakers add to the sensual allure of this gem of a space.
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