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This is stunning...so full of whimsy, great color combos and an eclectic display sensibility. Honestly one of the best tours I've seen on AT. And where do you guys get your fabulous busts and sculptures? They're so insouciant and great...it makes me want to go rob the antiquities section of a museum!

Wow, your place is amazing! Eclectic can be hard to pull off, but you have done a superb job. I want to come over! :)

What fun! So nice to see a house that is so expressive and not trendy. That photo with the cat on the bed is a total winner. She really looks like she's ready for her closeup. Thanks for letting us see your house.

The blue, inside and out, repeated from room to room, really helps add cohesion to a wonderfully eclectic space. Extraordinary!

May I also add that Kevin was a most gracious host and example of Southern hospitality, accommodating my month-long vegan needs with a tasty lunch. It was one fun afternoon seeing this place.

One of the best tours...my eyes need a rest from all the things to look at.

Wow!

It is stunning! Especially love the chesterfield and the use of Robin's Egg Blue...

Really nice. I love the quality of light throughout and the accents of blue.

Beautiful and inviting and interesting... all the things I strive to achieve in my own home.

Is that a cypress knee lamp I spy in the studio? I have a monstrosity of a cypress knee lamp that belonged to my grandfather. It's rumored that his friend brought it back from Hawaii after WWII. It's a 6' tall, 3-legged mess with an enormous woven shade but it's such a treasure to me.

The doll heads...kinda creepy. But the rest is amazing!

Congratulations!! It was an absolutely a delight to see your home. Your pretty garden tableaux and confident use of color are a true inspiration.

LOVE all the blue accents. What a wonderful home! Beautiful

The light in Los Angeles is an asset and Kevin use of light throughout the house is Masterful. I can testify personally that the house is not only well lit, well decorated, but it is always sparkling clean.

Amazing...I love your place so much. It looks so fun. I want my place like that, to create a feeling such as yours. Truly an inspiration. The garden is great and the blue color is perfect. It all works so great together. The roof deck is great too as well as the lighting. Awesome and Neat-O your place is.

I'm so jealous of people who can pull this look off. It's very complex but looks so easy. The mix of styles, colors, and textures is a stunning masterpiece. I've never seen this done with so much confidence and bravado. Kevin -you are a genius!

Doll heads and birds nest...Mommy im scared

I finally registered, just so that I could say this.

This is easily the best house I have ever seen on this website. It may be the best house I have EVER seen.

I am absolutely floored.

Absolutely breath taking..... A little corner of pardise with the whole world and many centuries represented so successfully.....

Loved the blending of styles, colors and the flow of inside to outside.

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Incredible! I occasionally drive past this place and have always wondered what it looks like inside. Couldn't imagine that it could be this cool, funky, and beautiful all at once.

And 1200 sf? Is that right? Guess you don't need a lot of space when you have great taste. I want him to come and do my place!

Beautiful and original, a welcome break from the MCM crowd.

Fun, personality, mixes, and my favorite combination of turquoise (in its many variations) with orange. This is fantastic.

What an incredible place! Great to see such a creative and beautiful living space. It looks edible - and delicious.

There was mention of bad weather, but it looked like sunshine to me--The colors and textures really come through in the photographs, your place looks amazing!!
I heart the Sugar Shack!

So Cool! Just beautiful! It made me happy just looking at it. I think I loved the Hawaiian and Tiki touches and the deck the very best. Is that a roof-top deck? It looks like you salvaged Trader Vic's. I think the only thing missing is me with a Mai-Tai on the lounge chair.

Fabulous! Inside and out. So inviting, wish I were there.

Joining the chorus - one of the best houses I have ever seen photographed. A total delight. Great lessons in texture, color, and shopping abound. This post and these slides will be fun to come back to again and again.

I have been lurking on this site for months, but only until now was I inspired to register and post a comment. This home is so wonderful. With its mixture of styles, from classical to baroque and modern, Mediterranean to Pacific, it reminds me of some some brilliant old academician's haunt.

Wowza! This is better than most of what's in shelter magazines.

Add me to the list of people who appreciate the repeated use of the blue -- the way the residents have handled color is ideal for the let's-go-in-circles floor plan of a bungalow.

Stunning. I love that fab sofa under the blue rug! What a real treat to view your home. Thank you for sharing.

By far the most fantastic space seen here in... forever?

I like the painting above the bar and Kevin's creations. The use of blue is good. The bedroom and living room come off nicely.

Kevin, your house is fabulous!! I love that it is a very decorated house, but still seems to have a warm, welcoming feel. That is difficult for a lot of people to accomplish. Kudos to you!

aside the obvious reasons- intriguing, homey, whimsical, witty and gorgeous, i love it mostly because it absolutely FEARLESS!
so far the best home on this site, ever! like a breath of fresh air! your confidence is contagious!

I totally agree with all the positive comments above, this house is happy and a lot of fun. It is exuberant with a capital E. (Though I must say, I'd hate to be the one with dusting duties.)

I love the bedroom with all those windows! Nothing beats waking up to sunshine, or falling asleep to moonlight. That chaise (bed?) next to the windows with views of the garden would be a wonderful place to read a book, even more so on a rainy, cloudy day!

Your collections, clever resoucsefullness and a refreshing sense of style has transformed this modest little place into a stunning gem. It has the depth, mystery and color of the old South while offering the comfort and relaxed feeling of L.A. living, inside and out! O Mon Dieu, I think I even reconize some of those succulents! What a wonderful mix of warmth and welcoming. Bravo Kevin and Greg - well done.

I am chiming in on the consensus: one of the best house tours on AT so far! I saved it for my Sat. morning cup of coffee. I really appreciate the textures inside and out, the cohesion of color scheme, the fact that the kitchen and bath look lovely and livable without each element being brand new. And even the color-coordinated cat. Speedy recovery kittie, and thank you so much Kevin and Greg for letting up peak into your home. Its simply...succulent!

THIS is the future.....Unique, personal, idiosyncratic. Not one stick of "me too" MCM or Heywood Wakefield in sight.
Texture, color, patina, charm, all come into play in this environment. Makes me want to wander from room to room and discover.
Great job men....you've created a stunning home. Great inspiration for the 1927 chateau style home I've just moved into.

Bravo!

Gregory and Kevin,
Mom and I love what you've done with your home, your a great team in making a house a home.
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Sorry,
My clicking was faster than I thought. To finish, We're sure and hope you have many great years in your home.
Mom and Dad

Congratulations Uncles! All those years of hard work have truly paid off and your beautiful home reflects the amazing people you both are. What incredible style and personality! Wishing you many years of enjoyment.

This is a stunning house. All of the objects are curious and unique, and I feel like I have stepped in to another world. Thank you for sharing. These photographs have really inspired me to push myself further.

What a treasure of a house! There's something wonderful to look at everywhere. Although, someone has left a bucketload of doll heads in the office when you weren't looking...please, get ET another eye! Best wishes to Liz Taylor during her recoup, she still looks divine in her cameo as your Occasional Cat.

stunning, colorful and inviting. Let me know when I start.

Kevin and Greg, thanks for sharing your outstanding home! It's a good tip to see how you can marry so much with 2 predominant colors - blue and brown - but in a rainbow of shades and tones. Hope your Kitty is on the mend. And lastly, how sweet to have a comment posted from mom and dad!

i'm in love!!!

Tiki and cherubs - delicious whimsy. You conveyed eloquently your respect and love for your house. Kevin, your studio is so you. Thanks for introducing us to this web site and your design. Now, we should get together in the beloved homes that we have created the past few years.

Best, Elisabeth and Astrid

Excellent, welcoming, interesting and original! I would bet that guests have a great time at your house, gentlemen.

I'd love to see more tours like this instead of the ones which look like a West Elm catalogue.

wow wow WOW

I don't know where to start. The incredible use of color...the amazingly inventive juxtaposition of antique with modern...or the shear joy of what is obiviously a testament to talent and passion.

This place is really kind of amazing. My hat's off to the designer for not being afraid to follow his heart. I'd love to tour some of the other homes he's designed (hint, hint).

Fabulously eccentric! Would that everyone could put together such a personal, welcoming, comfortable, and stylish home.

Your home is a wonderful inspiration. I hope that Liz is doing better now!

Ahhhh...I feel bathed in sunshine and color. Inspiration and imagination grow when confined. In this case to about 1200sq'. This house looks great. I am surrounded by houses three and four times this big that wish they could have the light and space of this little senorita. I love the garage. Huzzah to Kevin for the work and kudos to Greg for the patience.

Hi! It's Kevin and Greg here. We wanted to thank everyone for their generous comments. Never in our wildest dreams did we think the reactions would be so kind and thoughtful. Like all of us we struggle to make a house a home. Your comments validated all our hard work. Apartment Therapy has opened our front door to the world and we thank you, especially Gregory Han who through his photos and insight captured the soul of the house. Elizabeth Taylor has been back to the vet for more bandages and all the rain has created a leak in the kitchen ceiling, so life goes on in the Sugar Shack. Sincerely, Kevin and Greg

I'm swooning over this house! The personal details, the punches of turquoise throughout, the garden just begging for friends to hang out with glasses of lemonade. It's perfect. I love that it's personal and quirky and comfortable but still stylish and pulled-together. That's a tough balancing act and these guys have pulled it off perfectly!

sacrebleu!

Kevin and Greg,

Looks like I'm the 3rd person who registered just to comment.
You place is absolutely darling and charming! You manage a hybrid of elegant and funky to make some wonderfuly fun rooms. I love the color combo of turquoise and brown. The kitchen colors and decor are fabulous. Kudos on all the work. The garden is just lovely.
And I love your studio..looks right out of a Victorian attic (without the cobwebs ; )

p.s. I do hope Elizabeth Taylor and your leak are both healed.

Agree with everything everyone is saying...your place is too cool.

I have to add that you have some gorgeous lamps!

This house is beautiful, happy and fun! I can't imagine any person walking into this house without smiling. Great job with both indoor and outdoor space! The attention to detail and color is fantastic. Love the E.T. planter

Such a dreamy home!

I love the turquoise accents everywhere inside. I want come over to perch on the chesterfield, jump on the beds with Elizabeth Taylor, & explore the studio, but the best, best, best .... are the romantic and mysterious outside rooms - delicious plants, quirky accessories, and a multitude of textures & colors. Just from the photos I can hear the bubbling fountain as my feet crunch across the gravel while I explore this magical garden.

Keep up the good work guys & enjoy!

WOW-what a gorgeous and creatively decorated home! Thanks so much for sharing you pictures for us. The blue is a stuning color and I love the way it threads throughout each room. The gardens are stunning and exotic and I love the deck. Someday I hope to have a drink up there!
Love, Melissa

WOW! WOW! WOW!

The details are not only amazing, they're personal which makes it all that much better... Not too 'designery' which can be beautiful but not always welcoming...yours is both beautiful and inviting...I LOVE IT! the blues, the oranges, the secret garden, the personal touches -- both high end and flea market finds that fit together so perfectly...and that roof deck!

It's charm and perfection in an idyllic sugar shack of love! : ) Truly, an inspiration to behold.

ok, me next, me next! We got a house SOS! Save me Kevin, save me! Calling you now before it's too late! :)

Liebe auf den ersten Blick! How chic and beautiful yet wonderfully personal...I want to know the story behind every piece, around every corner. My favorite view is in the kitchen - it's hard to tell where "outside" stops and "inside" begins...amazing. :)

Love it, Love it, Love it!!! So creative and unique. Love the touches of blue all over the house, the cove ceiling, the checker board floor, the paint by numbers, and all the fantastic antiques. You have to be fabulous people!!!

Love this place!! It reminds me of an old Southern plantation mixed with an Italian villa. You've made eclectic work, so often it leans towards you're a crazy hoarder. But here it just works due to your brilliant editing and a bit of breathing room.

I love the upstairs deck!!!!!

Wonderful paintings, too, I love every one of them. Exquisite taste overall. This is why I love L.A.

Fantastic house! Lovely architecture (the ceiling in the family room is my absolute favorite), and such a wonderful, ecclectic mix of furniture and accessories. What a delight!

That was fantastic! I LOVE YOUR HOUSE!!!

I really love the way you combine color in your home.

There's nothing stereotypical about this house! It's refreshing to seen such a unique and artful interior that employs a masterful use of color and unusual combinations of decorative elements. Love your vision! Keep up the good work!

What a fabulous house! I love your kitchen. Herb Wells had your same floor in his "best house". I can't believe Texas has lost you to LA.
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Kay O'Toole
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Dear Aline, Thanks for the turn on. The photos are really wonderful. I mean really wonderful! And I do see what you mean. Thank you for looking at the tour and letting me know. Kevin

Magic! A California dream come true. This is one of the most inspiring homes I've ever seen. Thanks for letting us visit.

Wow! I'm blown away. What a gorgeous home. Strange and beautiful. Lovely.

You guys are masters at putting a lot of different stuff together.
Especially love the living room.

The front yard is kind of wierd and creepy, though.
Also, I think the blue shingled wall outside is too much.
Choose a neutral.

Otherwise, fun, and one of my favorites.

Kevin and Greg -- If you see this (doubtful) please to tell me, which paint is in the kitchen? Would that be turqoise haze?

And thank you SO MUCH for posting the paint colors.

I adore your place, I bet you throw the best parties.

Dear Mr. Mjoe, Sorry I missed your comment. The kitchen is Benjamin Moore, Spectra Blue. This color in semi-gloss is the creamest blue you will ever find. I had to laugh at other comment, Covington Blue is the color on our bedroom and deck walls. It's not blue and it's not green. I love to use it on design jobs. Thanks so much for the compliment on the house it really means a lot to us. Sincerely, Kevin and Greg

Hi Kevin and Greg-
I meant to leave this message months ago, but we live a crazy busy life. My husband, Darrell, went to High School with Greg. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your awesome home with us. We live in Mission Viejo with our 2 boys, we would love to meet you sometime. I love to decorate my house and garden, but it is not nearly as beautiful as your house.
~Dana Groff
p.s. The doll heads are a little freaky!!

Wow, I've been reading Apartment Therapy for some time now, and I think this is my favorite house ever shown. It's so cheerful and happy.

Exquisite use of color. Great taste. Truly eye-candy. Has a well thought our personal feel. Thanks for sharing.

well, i saw the kevin and greg and wondered if it were you and when i saw the doll heads, i knew! kevin, your house looks fantastic. LOVE the chain handrail and the outdoor space. so you. really looks great. hope all is well. texas is still boring without you.

I think this is my favorite tour ever.

This looks like a real home. I think I missed seeing this on the first go-around.

I missed this place the first time around... it's making me want to go home to LA so badly! Are those beautiful blue lamps in the bedroom from Crate and Barrel? I really wanted them when they were around a few years ago... but was a broke student at the time and even C&B lamps were out of reach. Love the colors... we have a little aqua and coral going on but this makes me want more!

Love love love. SO cute. A little cluttered for my taste but to each his own :)

Brilliant.

I love love love love love love love your home. Every element, from the turqoise toilet seat to Poe-esq elements by the computer to the nest up on the bird shelf, is indivudual and creatively executed.

This is by far my favorite house tour ever.

Thanks Scarletdog and everyone else who wrote all the wonderful comments. We thank you one and all. I'ts been a year since we were first featured on AT and it's been a real treat reading all the comments. It truly makes us proud and touched by all the kind words. Again thank you. Hollywood forever, Kevin and Greg

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