{"id":2575,"date":"2024-11-19T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T07:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/2024\/11\/19\/required-reading-disc-interiors-portraits-of-home\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T07:25:00","slug":"required-reading-disc-interiors-portraits-of-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeofmaterials.com\/es\/required-reading-disc-interiors-portraits-of-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Lectura obligatoria: Interiores DISC: Retratos del hogar"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been an awfully eventful year, so you\u2019d be forgiven if you missed the news that the designers behind DISC Interiors, whose projects we\u2019ve frequently championed on our site, came out with a book this past spring. Portraits of Home<\/em> (published by Rizzoli) showcases the impressive breadth of their work over the past decade, but there is one commonality running through the pages: Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted the book to represent the diversity of the neighborhoods we work in Los Angeles, from the hilly and lush terrain of Silver Lake, to the flats of Hancock Park, to the ocean side canyons in Santa Monica,\u201d says David John Dick, who along with Krista Schrock founded the firm. \u201cThe chapters were set up as postcards\u2014one project for each neighborhood\u2014and we wrote about the defining characteristics and historical context of each neighborhood. How we approached the interiors is reflected in the location of each project.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a peek at one of the projects featured in the book, a 1920s Spanish-style house in Santa Monica\u2019s Rustic Canyon.<\/p>\n

Photography by Sam Frost, courtesy of DISC Interiors.<\/p>\n


Above: \u201cThe kitchen is one of our favorite rooms in this home, as it feels so distinctly the personality of the family who lives here,\u201d shares Krista. \u201cWe referenced English kitchens (Plain English, Devol), as the client is from England, but we did not want the kitchen to feel traditional.\u201d Calacatta Viola marble make up the countertop and backsplash. The cabinets are painted Farrow & Ball Green Smoke.
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Above: Limestone, \u201chand-antiqued for texture,\u201d was used for a more understated island. \u201cThe pendant lights were discovered while traveling in the Yucatan, in the city of Merida. They are from local artisans; the company is called Takto. Their work has a simplicity we admire, and we love the connection to Mexico, as our clients have traveled there many times and love it,\u201d says David.
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Above: In the pantry, Cl\u00e9 tiles from their Eastern Earthenware collection line the walls.
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Above: The project was remodel that included a new addition that houses the kitchen and adjacent dining area. The table was custom built by DISC in LA, inspired by an original design by OZ Architects Inc., and the chairs are from Big Daddy\u2019s Antiques in Los Angeles. The
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Above: \u201cSome of the arches in the home are original, and some of the other ones are created to maintain consistency. Greg Cahill of Cahill & Leese Architects did all of the architecture for the home and is responsible for these design elements.,\u201d says David. Alonzo Construction provided the general contracting.,

Above: \u201cWe aim to design homes that age with our clients, and try to stay clear of trends and designs that date quickly. We are also a bit comfort-obsessed and love comfortable chairs and sofas! Some homes look great in a photo, but are they comfortable to live in? Why can\u2019t we have both?\u201d
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Above: \u201cOur ultimate goal is to design homes that have a soul and energy, as well as playfulness,\u201d says Krista.
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Above: The formal dining room. \u201cThe lights are from Laviva Home and made in Spain. We\u2019ve become such close friends with them and have a deep respect for their love of craft and their work with artisans in Spain and Mexico. This grouping of lanterns are constructed of bronze and milk glass that glow warmly in the evening. They can be seen from the front patio and serve as a focal point in the evening,\u201d says David.,

Above: The gilded cabinet with leather fronts is from Casamidy, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. \u201cWe had just visited their home in San Miguel, and in their kitchen, they had this cabinet. We immediately fell in love with it and showed it to our clients for this project, and they fell in love with it, too,\u201d says Krista. \u201cIt has a handmade quality that we wanted to bring to this home, and the primitive lines and use of materials felt at home here.\u201d
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Above: \u201cWe collaborated with ceramicist Forrest Lesch Middleton, who created custom tiles for the staircase risers.  We\u2019ve worked with him before, and have such a deep appreciation for his work and his unique craft. The tiles have a beautiful texture and sense of history, and we loved their muted tones,\u201d says Krista.
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Above: The tiles in this powder room were sourced from Tabarka Studio. <\/p>\n

For more projects from DISC Interiors, see:<\/p>\n