The thing about Victorians in the City (well, in any city) is that you never know what lies behind the historic facade. And while purists may gasp at the Lee Jofa paisley wallpaper, we love the mix of original details and modern touches.

Architects Amy Adamson and Paul Molina worked with the owners to come up with a style that's "groovy '60s meets Victorian meets midcentury modern."

• Jean Victor's article is in the November issue of California Home & Design (pages 96-103)

Images: David Duncan Livingston

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