Name: Eric and Christine
Location:Silver Lake, CA
Size: 1900 square feet
My/Our style: Modern/Contemporary
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We were lucky enough to ring in 2008 at Eric and Christine's first annual 1960’s-style New Years soiree. Their home had the “ring-a-ding” charm and swingin’ elegance akin to a classic Kennedy-era pad. So when we approached Christine and Eric and begged them to let us stop by to do a house tour, we were grateful that they happily agreed.
Warm and breezy, every level of their 4-balcony home gives off a beach vacation vibe (and that's hard to fake in mid-July Silver Lake). Lending a helping hand to the feeling is the expanse of a 4th wall glass window in the upstairs guest bathroom. The huge sliding glass doors on every level of the house give it a unique "lazy afternoon in a boys club" setting. The perfect atmosphere for catching up on Mad Men.
The thing that impressed us most-- almost all the paintings were done by Eric’s dad and brother, the amateur artists in the family. When we asked Eric where his paintings were hiding he said he gets more enjoyment out of collecting the art. Our favorite DIY projects are the two clocks that Christine made out of steel bread baskets and wooden chopsticks from local restaurants. Let's see how the pair mix a vacation vibe in an old school setting..
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AT Survey:
Inspiration: Mid-Century Modern
Fun Fact: Featured in a reality show called “Going Hollywood” (which apparently didn’t last long).
Favorite Element: Airiness and Dad’s desk chair in office.
Biggest Challenge: The hillside location causes cracks (When purchased in 1994, it was deemed an earthquake foreclosure)
What Friends Say: "Wow, this is awesome, great view!"
Biggest Embarrassment: Family heirloom hanging in the driveway. It looks like we sell falafels here.
Proudest DIY: Decorating the house (not including large ugly painting in living room—Christine hates it).
Biggest Indulgence: Sound system wired throughout the house and remote controlled shades.
Best advice: A home you’re happy in is well worth the effort. But for us, it didn’t happen overnight. It took years and years and it's still not done
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Resources:
Furniture: Plethera (closed): The credenza in the dining room, the white chair in the living room, the kitchen table and chairs
Sugarbarrellantiques.com: the credenza underneath flat screen TV, desk in office
Steele Casey: filing cabinets in office
Pepe's: dresser in bedroom
Sueno: night stands in master bedroom
Surfin' Cowboys: couch and matching chair in living room, coffee table, plush chairs in kitchen
Charlie's Music in Glendale: drum in living room
Tile: International Tile in Santa Monica: Upstairs guest bathroom.
Mortarless on Fletcher: tile in pink bathroom shower (to match the tile around the pink sink(s) which is/are vintage.
Lighting: IKEA: matching lights in master bedroom.
Design Within Reach: hanging light in living room
Rugs and Carpets: Room Service on 3rd Street: rug in living room
(Thanks, Eric and Christine!)
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Holy crap, that is the greatest shower EVER! Is it partly outdoors?!? Please say yes...
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I WANT that shower!!
view Kerith's profile
Holy Toledo. LOVE IT.
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NEAT-O!
view Kat1's profile
this home is fun on a bun.
view Seaside's profile
sorry, what is the falafel-stand heirloom mentioned? there aren't many exterior pics...am i missing something? :)
but seriously, fantastic house!
view akostalas's profile
Oh. my. shower.
view ehat's profile
Wow. Lovely. Especially the shower.
view heps's profile
wow
view hanako66's profile
I LOVE this house. Great colors and style.
Am I petty to be bothered by the living room uphosltery being pushed onto the carpet in a semicircular arrangement w/o and tables or case goods between the pieces? Is that hopelessly old fashioned and stuck in another style century? Is the alternation of hard & soft no longer a key principle of space planning?
view quiltmaster's profile
my favorite house in Silver Lake thus far
view hbh's profile
This depicts style and creativity. It isn't my style but it is beautiful. Obviously two very creative people. Thanks for sharing the photos with all of us. The shower is spectacular.
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1. I want to see the falafel.
2. Aren't they afraid of sliding down the hill with an earthquake?
3. It's a lovely house that nicest of all, is so obviously beloved and enjoyed by them.
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I love the colors! I especially love the kitchen & the living room. Inspiring! thx!
view Lizzykewl's profile
Beautiful place! Great style.
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Who did the painting that's hanging in the stairwell? It's fantastic. Please tell us the name of the artist!
view lookingupatleaves's profile
beautiful place...I love the bathroom!
view scydream's profile
Homely place and what a cheery looking dog.
view hrhprincessfiona's profile
OK, what is the deal with that glass panel behind the (shudder) carved wood bear? It's beautiful, and I want some of it!
view Aulaire's profile
very cool. love the indoor/outdoor element.
view jag80's profile
Wow! This place is fantastic!
view suzy8track's profile
Hello, May I please come over for a visit & use your stunning green shower?
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DADDY-OH!!!!
view lolax's profile
wow, what a pad! i love the blue sofa, and i'm drooling over those nightstands - a design i've been looking for for.ever.now!
view kdkaboom's profile
The photograph that is hanging in the stairwell, who is it by? My husband and I saw that piece in a gallery maybe seven years ago and we still talk about it.
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The Conoco one? It's actually from IKEA. Love it!
view Beth1's profile
oh.my.goodness. amazing!
view amelie de lune 's profile
Amazing home. I would LOVE to start my day in that shower. And that picture of Route 66/Central Ave in Albuquerque made me homesick for New Mexico.
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