I love that green tile sink/sink area. Beautiful.

Not a fan of the taxidermy but it looks very well put together.

You integrate the unique details of your home into your personal style very well! I think some of the home's features could create a kind of foreboding ambiance, but I find the space clever and welcoming. Nice job!

I love the colors! very nice!

Living like you live on a ship is awesome. I love all the art work and I love Raymond Pettibon. The bottle glass windows are fantastic as are the medieval-y light fixtures, orange
patio chairs/ tarp combo. Beautiful house!

I'm a total Better Shelter groupie. That said, the photos seem a bit dark. Check out the Better Shelter blog or Curbed LA if you're looking for a better sense of what beautiful spaces Steve Jones creates.

What a wonderful home! It has such character and I love how Steve's personality really comes through. I'm envious of how collection of seascapes and while I'm not a fan of taxidermy, we have to remember that this is his space, not ours. I love that there is nothing cookie cutter happening here. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Not sure I understand all the hating on recessed lighting. As a part of an overall lighting plan, it seems to have a useful place.

Put me on the list of a non-fan of the taxidermy. The house has nice bones though.

What a dreamy home. You did a wonderful job restoring it. All of those arched doorways are to die for. And a mermaid mural in the shower - so much fun! I also enjoy the zigzag/alligator teeth trim in the kitchen and on the bookshelves.

Great place, and I agree I'd like more info about why he dislikes recessed lighting. Living like you're on a boat is also a great idea to force you to carefully consider your purchases.

Hi, am not a fan of recessed lighting!
When you get to a certain age you see how unflattering light that shines down like recessed does.
Also a big fan of dimmers!
I like homes that are underlit, you can keep the reading light and task lighting where it belongs, that is fine!
It drives me crazy to see 20 recessed lights on one switch, so lazy.
Recessed lighting certainly does have it's place, just not in any of mine!!

Looks just like all his other flipped houses.

Total awesomesauce.

while I wasn't a fan of the tile work, I really loved a lot of things about this home. The doors, the windows, the beams! I loved the mermaids here and there. It has a great personality and old world-ness that I liked. What's with all the taxidermy haters? I love animals too but chances are it's been dead for over 10 years and maybe it died naturally? (You never know) I only notice the fox, I didn't notice dead carcasses everywhere. Anywho, cool house.

Steve it's fabulous! Saw it somewhere else but not a place where we could comment! Love the wood and balcony and all the special touches. TOTALLY agree on the recessed lighting deal. Way better feel from lower lighting!! GREAT HOUSE! Thanks for share!!
Thanks AP.

That taxidermy reminds me of a lodge I used to work at on the Alaska Highway. Employees used to sneak into the taxidermy cases and do horrible things to the animal exhibits - put sunglasses and hats or clothes on them, cigarettes, pipes or bottles in their mouths, give them little protest signs. Used to drive the owner absolutely nuts. He always tried to make sure they were "presentable" before the tourists came but but sometimes he missed things.

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I love the taxidermy. I think it's part of what makes this home really interesting and a little wacky. I love the entire place. Cannot believe the kitchen and baths were totally redone. They look original in the best possible way. What a gem.

Steve,
You are so my design crush! I am so inspired by your incredible home *hoping to make magic in our 833 sq ft bungalow* As a resident of Highland Park, I am so happy to see the positive impact your flips have made to our lovely 'hood! Keep up the rad work!

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I love the fairy tale quality of the house and decor, yet it is modern and streamlined at the same time, with a masculine feeling to it. The size of the house is just right, it does not seem boat like at all. My favorite element is the zigzagy borders.
I am not sure if I like the orange chairs in the garden. In the picture, the color looks jarring.
They also are not comfortable, I tried that kind of chair once. A minor quibble, the house is truly a gem.

He had me at the fairy-tale like entry to his unique home. So much personality and individuality in his design style. I love seeing these South Cali homes with their references rooted in the California-Spanish style. They are always wonderful and this is no exception. Great art throughout and attention to details. The white stucco walls contrasting the dark wood is a classic that always feels right. There's a lot here to admire. Just lovely!

@TETEGRONDONA: Why risqué? It's very timely. They are a sign of spring.

Exquisite. Perfect.

Holly cow, those embalmed creatures are creepy !!!. Other than that, love the woodwork, the beams, the windows, and those orange trees in the garden.

I had to come out of lurking to comment on this post because it is purely spectacular. It just goes to show what original architecture ("good bones") and sensationally heartfelt, personal design can bring to making a house a home.

Love the vintage taxidermy. It's not everyone's thing, I know, but I think it adds an element of nature, drama, and quirk when integrated properly.

Steve, let us become friends and exchange visits.

I compliment the use of the blue/green tarp over the patio area. What a great way to create a level of comfort in a superb area. Nicely done.

Really great architecture and restoration!! Quite original. Could really live without the taxidermy, though.

I think recessed lighting is a great thing to have in a home...especially in a small place where there isn't much room to put numerous lamps, or (in our case) the ceilings are just too low to have light fixtures or chandeliers. But awesome house... I love the sea and I am crazy about mermaids too!

When you know that every window, tile, faucet, light sconce, beam, door, cabinet, built-in, etc, etc was meticulously chosen or crafted by Steve Jones, you stop making the mistake of thinking the house is distinct from him. Bones Shmones.

I totally agree with you on recessed lighting.