Los Feliz Spanish Estate, Renewed
This 1927 Spanish Mediterranean Revival home was fully remodeled with a commitment to preserving its extraordinary original details, including Malibu tile, decorative murals, and historic plasterwork. The project carefully balances restoration and enhancement, allowing the home’s architectural richness to remain central to everyday living.
Los Feliz Spanish Estate, Renewed
Year
2019
Size
5,152 sq ft
Location
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA
Services
Renovation & Remodeling
New spaces and amenities were introduced through historically grounded design decisions that respect scale, proportion, and material authenticity. From reconfigured interior layouts to a reimagined outdoor environment, the home was updated to support contemporary living while remaining deeply rooted in its original character.
Design Goals
- Preserve and restore significant historic architectural details
- Integrate new programmatic needs without compromising period authenticity
- Expand functionality through thoughtful reconfiguration rather than visual disruption
- Create a seamless relationship between interior spaces and outdoor living areas
- Ensure all new work feels timeless, intentional, and architecturally coherent
Project Key Features & Highlights
Interior Details
- Restoration of original plaster surfaces in the grand two-story foyer
- Repair and refurbishment of original Malibu tile and decorative murals
- Upgraded fixtures within original primary bath and powder rooms
- Historically appropriate guest bathroom refurbishment using period-inspired tile
- Conversion of a Jack and Jill bathroom into a new primary bath suite
- Reconfiguration of an adjacent bedroom into a fully customized walk-in closet
- Kitchen expansion into the former laundry room to improve functionality
- New arched openings connecting the kitchen to the family room and rear yard
Materials & Custom Elements
- Hand-forged iron gate custom-fabricated for the curved stair railing
- Arched-top glass cabinet doors and Spanish-style tile in the kitchen
- Hand-troweled plaster kitchen hood
- Large air tub, Thermasol steam shower, tiled arches, and double vanity in the new primary bath
- Period-appropriate decorative tile used throughout interior and exterior transitions
- Stainless steel and enamel-finished outdoor kitchen with integrated appliances
- Patterned terracotta pavers and decorative glazed tiles across outdoor spaces
Craftsmanship Notes
- Original tile and murals carefully restored rather than replaced
- New ironwork proportioned and detailed to align with historic precedents
- Plaster restoration achieved through meticulous removal of accumulated paint layers
- New tile selections researched for historical accuracy in color and pattern
- Arched openings shaped to maintain the home’s original rhythm and scale
- Exterior hardscape and landscape elements coordinated to reinforce architectural continuity