{"id":2369,"date":"2024-12-28T22:26:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T14:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/2024\/12\/28\/indoor-outdoor-living-an-la-ranch-rehab-by-barbara-bestor-and-disc-interiors\/"},"modified":"2024-12-28T22:26:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T14:26:10","slug":"indoor-outdoor-living-an-la-ranch-rehab-by-barbara-bestor-and-disc-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/de\/indoor-outdoor-living-an-la-ranch-rehab-by-barbara-bestor-and-disc-interiors\/","title":{"rendered":"Wohnen drinnen und drau\u00dfen: Eine LA-Ranch-Sanierung von Barbara Bestor und DISC Interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Sarah Lambert and John Dolan bought their 1940s ranch house in the hills of LA\u2019s Studio City, it was the lofty setting, not the structure itself, that sold them. The place was a warren of poky little rooms that lacked a connection to the magnificent yard, and the couple planned to get to know the place before righting its wrongs.<\/p>\n

That test drive ended up extending for nearly a decade, during which the couple (she\u2019s a pastry chef who gives private lessons; he directs films and commercials) had two sons, now 8 and 9. When they finally took the plunge, they summoned a small army to help them give their ranch a full Hollywood-style makeover. Architect Barbara Bestor and team tackled the structural remodel. David John Dick and Krista Schrock of DISC Interiors came in three-quarters of the way through construction and worked on a clean-sweep of all the furnishings. And Judy Kameon of Elysian Landscapes fully integrated indoors and out, movie-star-worthy chaise big enough for the whole family included.<\/p>\n

Photography by Laure Joliet.<\/p>\n

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Above: No longer looking its age: Bestor Architecture reimagined the single-story, 3,100-square-foot house, creating an open-plan living space with interior and exterior flow (and full outdoor living room and kitchen under a canopy\u2014read about the setup on Gardenista).<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything was opened up and connections were made with oversize glass windows in the front and back,\u201d says Bestor. \u201cWe literally took the roof off and went up a foot and a half to make it more spacious, and then we added these great clerestory windows over all the interior doors, so light really moves through the space.\u201d All glazing was made by Fleetwood.<\/p>\n

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Above: Sarah and John\u2019s main wish was to have a roomy, efficient kitchen in place of their vintage setup, which had an apartment-size fridge and, says Sarah, \u201cso little storage that I kept most appliances and baking supplies in the garage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The upgrade required surgery: The ranch\u2019s fireplace was removed and the kitchen, dining, and living room were reconfigured as one shared space. The floor is engineered oak and the Bestor-designed cabinetry is detailed with Douglas fir. \u201cSarah is a serious chef,\u201d she says, \u201cand the kitchen reflects her intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Above L: David John Dick surrounded a vintage Saarinen table with Thonet chairs upholstered in pleather\u2014\u201deasy maintenance and cleaning for kids.\u201d Above R: Positioned between the kitchen\u2019s two sinks, double-door cabinets conceal the refrigerator and freezer. The four-by-12-foot island is soapstone and incorporates a Gaggenau induction cooktop. Dick selected Hay\u2019s Revolver Stools \u201cbecause they\u2019re austere and work with the architecture\u2014and we love how they swivel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Above: \u201cOur goal was to blend classic midcentury elements and contemporary design, to blur the lines between modern and vintage,\u201d says Dick. \u201cModern and elegant but not precious,\u201d adds Sarah. The bubble light is Jason Miller\u2019s Modo Chandelier from Roll & Hill.<\/p>\n

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Above: The sofa is a custom DISC design with a white oak base and a textured woven fabric from Romo. The aerial light is the Hennen Cross by David Weeks and the Wrapped Rope Bulb Stool is from Palachek.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Above: Bestor designed the console and wall units as companions to the kitchen millwork. The vases are by LA ceramic artists Mirena Kim and Heather Rosenman.<\/p>\n

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Above: The room opens to the master suite and hall leading to the kids\u2019 rooms.<\/p>\n

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Above: A second seating area is hung with pieces from the couple\u2019s longstanding art collection, which Dick says inspired the choice of seating and textiles. He designed the daybed for the space; the cocktail table is the WC1 by Ash NYC.<\/p>\n

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Above: \u201cFor the master bedroom, we layered texture on top of texture, and kept the colors neutral except for a vintage sofa that we recovered in deep blue velvet,\u201d says Dick.<\/p>\n

The couple found their canopy bed on Etsy\u2014it\u2019s by Tennessee woodworker Lee Bauman of Solid Cherry Heirlooms with Coyuchi linens.<\/p>\n

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Above L and R: Jason Koharik\u2019s Vertical Glass Geo Pendants dress up the space and free up the nightstand surfaces (the hanging lights are supplemented by Ledtube reading lights above the headboard). DISC lined the back wall in linen grass cloth, a salute to the house\u2019s heritage that \u201cbrings warmth and depth to the room.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Above: In the master bath, Bestor paired four-by-12-inch subway tile with Eight Point Star concrete tiles, currently marked down from $12 to $6 per tile at Imports from Marrakesh. The fixtures are unlacquered brass by Newport Brass.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Above: In place of a patio the width of a regular sliding glass door, a pergola with retractable sunshade extends out from the living area.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Above: Room to spread out: The customized chaise and other furnishings are from Judy Kameon\u2019s Plain Air collection. Fully explore the exterior on Gardenista.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Above: The new plan didn\u2019t add much square footage, but Bestor was able to fit in an additional bedroom, bath, and powder room.<\/p>\n

Two more projects by Bestor:<\/p>\n