Name: Bryan Boone
Location: Downtown — Los Angeles, California
Size: 720 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months
The last time we visited Bryan, he was living in a glamorous studio loft in the historic core of Downtown Los Angeles. A few months ago, Bryan decided it was time for a change and a move. Not too far, just down the hall of the same building, into a larger one bedroom unit where he could stretch out a bit. Take a look at what he's done since upgrading…
Although Bryan's space is just a single room larger than before and includes many of the same elements from his previous studio, his new loft exhibits more of a playful and colorful mood, showcasing a menagerie of art, collectibles, books and miscellaneous finds of a seasoned Craigslist shopper with an impeccable eye.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My style: Pop-Modern with Mid-Century mixed in.
Inspiration: I wanted to showcase my love of furniture and design.
Favorite Element: I never get tired of the space I created, so I'd say my whole home is a favorite.
Biggest Challenge: Even with the upgrade in space, I always feel there's not enough room for MORE furniture.
What Friends Say: "It's like a showroom" or "Can we sit on the couch?". My answer is, "only if you're not wearing denim!"
Biggest Embarrassment: When I'm not cleaning up after myself. It's like a tornado, a tidy tornado…but still a tornado.
Proudest DIY: 75% of the furniture was found on Craigslist. All the seating, except for the daybed and Ghost chairs, I got re-upholstered and painted to my liking. My custom draperies and matching pillow cover in my bedroom are both details I especially like…I love bringing new life to old furniture!
Biggest Indulgence: Hmmmmmmm…where do I start?
Best advice: I always look at the potential of every vintage furniture I see. Having a vision is a must before purchasing anything.
Dream source: Rose Bowl Flea Market, PCC Flea Market, Craigslist, Sunset Bazaar in Silver Lake, Vintage Apartment
Resources:
Appliances: Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer are all Bosch.
Hardware: Both silver and gold peppered into both the living area and the bedroom.
Furniture: Mid-Century credenzas, Barcelona day bed, vintage Etagere, Ghost chairs…Craigslist and constant thrift shopping.
Accessories: Vintage ships, Jonathan Adler from the Menagerie & Muse collection, horses, toys by Kaws and Kozik, Lagerfeld by Tokidoki, art books, photography books, books of people in fashion.
Lighting: Vintage lamps in the bedroom and living area, 3 new shades from Target.
Flooring: Concrete flooring came with the loft unit.
Rugs and Carpets: A mix of vintage rugs, cowhide and Flokati.
Window Treatments: Custom print in the bedroom, Japanese cotton/linen in the living room.
Beds: Same Ethan Allen bed from previous studio.
Artwork: Paintings by Irok, prints by Irok and Krys, Skullphone and Shepard Fairey, posters by Mr. Brainwash
Thanks, Bryan!
Images: Gregory Han
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I love the apartment itself but the decorating is a little forced for me.
What a GREAT space! It really reflects your personality. Love your wacky collections. The only negative I say is to lose pillows in the bedroom...too matchy-matchy...I think they distracts from the awesome drapes.
'detract' not distract
Let me guess: you like horses and ships :) I love the figurines though, they're nice and different even though they're all horses and ships.
I immediately recognized Bryan's style from his last house tour. Again, you've done an incredible job. Beautiful!
FABULOUS!
I wasn't love in with this (have to agree with the "decorating a little forced" comment), but the Karl Lagerfeld doll totally won me over.
well done!
Just fabulous! I love the pheasant!
love. feels crisp.
btw i dont see forced... to me it feels well thought out and coordinated which is different. i love seeing how people claim their space differently. work!!
Nice surgical cabinet in pic 10.
How do I know that? 'Cause I have one just like it in my kitchen as my microwave stand.
Bryan, with all that stuff in your bedroom and living room, I think you're going to need a bigger place soon.
Fun. Love it. Best loft since Chris Cushingham. Can't wait until Bryan moves again.
You had me with the first photo! Love that sofa!
I love it! One of the best decorations I ever seen! Congratulations!
Can I ask where you got the monogram pillow? Very nice house tour, by the way, love the mid-century detail!!
Gorgeous and well done. It's not my personal style, but I love what Bryan's done. It feels comfortable and elegant yet fun and precise without being static. Most of all, everything has a personality and would seem like it has a story behind it. I like this so much more than seeing houses that a clearly just out of a catalogue.
Thanks for letting me see your home. I feel like I know so much about you now. :) It's a great place and I love how you have updated so many vintage pieces. I <3 your home!
I want that print of the bear and tiger fighting! Can you please tell me where I might be able to buy it? (I already Googled Irok and Krys to no avail.)
I'm with buntcake! The bear and tiger print is awesome!
I love this place. It's highly personal and has lots of character. I wouldn't say that you styled everything with reckless abandonment but I would say you did it with frenzied and well thought out passion for the things that you love.
i LOVE IT ALL!!! WELL DONE, BRAVO!!!! There were so many things I loved in his studio apartment... and EVEN MORE in the one bedroom! Inspirational!!!
DYING for the Karl Lagerfeld bobblehead... does anyone know where I can find one??
Can I go shopping with you the next time you hit up one of your dream sources????
This is super interesting to me. I shop at all the same places, and with many similar pieces, but my loft looks completely different.
I love the collection of ships the most I think. Although, that settee at the foot of your bed is fab.
Very energetic and fun. When I saw the bedroom picture, at first I thought it was maybe too much in the way of pattern, but seeing it all in context I think it's very cool.
Bryan the place looks amazing....... gotta love the haters....... love your toy collection and the marka speaker!
for buntcake(above), if you want 1 of a kind artwork by irok you can visit hes blog and contact him.....
rottingfresh.blogspot.com
we also do some pretty rad screen 1 of a kind printed pillow..
I love it! Very visually arresting, especially the patterns and art work in the bedroom. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the picture. My second favorite tour this month after Praveen's. Yay to the guys!
Where did you get the light fixture for above your bed...I love it!
Beautiful!!! I love it! I really like your style. I also like the layout of the loft itself. I loved the house tour of your previous home as well. Now, I have both of your house tours on my bookmark page to refer to for inspiration!
Great job!
awesome! thanks so much jayradking!
Love your place! Isn't Mr. Brainwash Thierry from "Exit through the giftshop"? That's awesome!
hey guys thanks for all the great comments!
@Kitt'n...got the pillows at Urban Outfitters online
@buntcake...got the print at Downtown LA, artwalk at outdoor market area on Main St.
@cosmolola...definitely, Pasadena City College every first Sunday of the month and then there's the Rose Bowl every 2nd Sunday
@Eager4Design...got the light fixture Craigslist
@mtlyorel....you see clutter...I see great finds
you know, when you bought that ram's head mounted on that brass tray-looking thing, i was confused. but after seeing pictures of your whole apartment, i totally get it. your style has always amazed me. your godson would have fun playing in your fun house.
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Hey Bryan, any chance you can come up to SF and help me? I am too about to upgrade from a tiny studio to an one bedroom!!! Need furniture shopping!!
Rckmnr & mei-ling: gallery is up and working again.
wowsa! great place--bold, glam, & sexy!
not my style but I love it. very interesting and so unique. Bravo!
Wow dude. Awesome!
those drapes -- be still my heart!
Not my style, I can see how it would look forced (I'm a bit of a minimalist). With so many different things going on and the highly tailored look, I'd be afraid to touch anything!
It does make sense when your fiends ask for permission to sit on your couch - clutter and drama is intimidating and pretentious.
That said, I agree that author of interior is resourceful and ambitious.
:)
I love what Bryan has done in both apartments. Imagination and the ability to find the exact thing he's looking for: amazing. I love his varied collections for their wit and youthful enthusiasm. Is it what I would choose to live with? No, but I'd definitely want to visit.
Even though I would like to edit about 25% of the possessions, I am madly in love with this place. I am so envious of your dining area. The farm table, the yellow chairs, the blue vinyl bench and the collages. Gorgeous!
I am also very envious of your lamps. And the chrome bookshelf with ghost chairs in front of it is pure genius. I just wish there were a tiny bit of editing, but all in all absolutely fascinating.
i just died.
Fabulous. I love almost everything. The drapes, ah the drapes!!! I seriously want them.
Love the white sofa - I really like when the seat cushion is in one piece.
Thanks for sharing, and please move again soon!
:-)
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
This is such a great place. I love how there is so much going on, but in no way does the place seem cluttered or over done ... just way interesting. Each composition is compelling and fun: the chrome shelf and its collections, the black and white curtains and bed linens with the beige and black setee in the bedroom with intensely colorful art, the yellow paint finish on the cane chairs and that fabulous blue patent leather (?) vinyl/plastic (?) on the tufted bench. The combination of black and white schemes with so much color is done brilliantly.
Bryan has a unique eye and talent. I think he is special.
Thanks for the great comments!
@robertspeg-I love the various lamps and the way they interact within each view of my living room. The chrome etagere was something i was searching for months.
@CanadianMango-i love that couch...its on my 1st house tour in the original blue linen upholstery
@reclamationdesign-thank you!
WOW!!!!!!! Amazing, i love absolutely everything!!
When can i move in... i promise i'll be good! Every accessory and the place itself is awesome (including the owner). The art collection is truly impressive and what a nice touch to have Dieux du Stade right next to the bed...!
The kind of place somewhat accesible dreams are made of!
One word: AMAZING.
Ok, bye.
Nautical pop. I love it!
Lose the dead bird and I'm in heaven. ;)
oh my god. this is definitely one of the best house tours ever featured on AT! well done and kudos to your patience and hard work at sifting through craigslist to find such gems.
Seconding @vicsiris: I recognized this style immediately from the last house tour.
@ebrown clearly remembers it as well.
While some of the basic elements are the same, it's very interesting that he can move (albeit to similar type of space - in the same building) and yet maintain the same overall look and feel.
That tells me he is in control of his choices: that the layouts, lighting, arrangement, and overall mood are so strikingly similar says he knows what his objective is and can re-create it at will.
I never thought of my space this way before: forget comparison from previous to current space. My apartment doesn't look like the same person decorated all the rooms! (When I did, all at the same time.) Ha!
So I salute Bryan's discipline of vision.
Where did you find the chrome bookcase?! Its gorgeous!
thanks for the comments!
@ jbouck- a found the etagere at Vintage Apartment...u can find them on Craigslist LA
perhaps u can design my loft as well :-)