Lucie & Chris’ Spanish Colonial in the Hollywood Hills
Name: Lucie Ayres, interior designer at 22 Interiors & Chris Ayres, author & journalist
Location: Hollywood Hills; Los Angeles, California
Size: 2,750 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years
Lucie and her husband Chris bought their house after falling in love with the dramatic living room and the history of the home. The 1927 Spanish Colonial was previously owned by Hollywood developer Charles C. Toberman, known as “Mr. Hollywood” for developing much of Hollywood and many of its landmarks, such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Egyptian Theater. They have original photographs of the home being built, and even the marketing brochures for Outpost Estates, where the home is located.
Lucie and Chris’ historic home has also taken on Lucie and Chris’ personalities, with “Barry” the buffalo in the living room, loads of heirlooms, and fun colors spicing up many of the rooms. Lucie tries to mix many different styles so the home doesn’t feel too “rustic cabin”. And of course, she is also conscientious about preserving the home’s original character while putting their own stamp on the space.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My Style: A fresh mix of old, new, meaningful, and eccentric.
Inspiration: All things Ralph Lauren Home, Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment, and various issues of Italian Vogue’s Casa.
Favorite Element: Definitely the dramatic living room, which features the sleeper sofa I bought from my husband on Craigslist when I moved to Los Angeles — that’s how we met!
Biggest Challenge: The balance of scale and color in each room.
What Friends Say: They love the paint colors I chose — most people are too scared to go bold with color
Biggest Embarrassment: As with any parent, toys everywhere.
Proudest DIY: Converting the small downstairs closet into my hot pink office.
Biggest Indulgence: Our built-in library/TV cabinet and custom built arched doorway for my husband’s office.
Best Advice: Add an element of interest and/or surprise in each room!
Dream Sources: Ralph Lauren Home.
Resources of Note:
PAINT & COLORS
- Benjamin Moore White Dove throughout downstairs
- Benjamin Moore Deep Ocean in library/media room
- Ralph Lauren Club Navy in bedroom
- Ralph Lauren Baltic Blue in kids room
- Ralph Lauren Bali Turquoise in guest room
LIVING ROOM
- Jennifer Convertibles sleeper sofa – reupholstered in a navy velvet by Ferrufino
- Anthropologie Chesterfield
- Custom coffee table made by Lucie’s father
- Black and white chairs by Empiric Studio
- Custom sisal wool rug from Pottery Barn
- Zebra design cowhide rug from ABC Home
- Marilyn Monroe by Dan Trantina
- Untitled by Dan Trantina
- Key Collection by Roman Macela
DINING ROOM
- HD Buttercup settee
- Eames lounge chair
- Restoration Hardware dining table
- Hollywood Blond by Shana Frase
- Horses Fine Art photograph by Olivier Pojzman
- Deerman painting by Marguerite Wiesenmaier
KITCHEN
- Viking stove
- GE Monogram refrigerator
- Viking microwave
LIBRARY/MEDIA ROOM
- Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa and side chairs
- Pottery Barn lighting
MASTER BEDROOM
- Restoration Hardware bed and armoire
- Williams-Sonoma Home table lamps
- Custom navy silk drapes
- Pin Cushion Bunny artwork by Shana Frase
- Fashion photograph from Art.com
GUEST BEDROOM
- Antique daybeds
- Arm Yourself, Beauty is a Bitch, Watch Your Back artwork by Shana Frase
KIDS BEDROOM
- The Land of Nod bunk bed
- Pottery Barn Kids wool rug
- Custom white sailcloth drapes
Thanks, Lucie & Chris!
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