The Tudor Suite

La Loma is a full renovation of the Primary Suite within a 1916 English Tudor Revival estate selected for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The project reimagines a historically significant home through a measured balance of architectural respect and contemporary comfort.

The Tudor Suite

Year
2018
Size
7,479 sq ft
Location
Pasadena, CA
Services
Renovation and Remodeling, Interior Design
The design carefully reorganizes the bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and closet to meet modern expectations while preserving the home’s original character. Restful palettes, disciplined detailing, and thoughtful spatial planning create a private retreat that feels both timeless and quietly luxurious.

Design Goals

  • Reimagine the Primary Suite for contemporary living within a historic estate
  • Improve functionality and spatial flow without compromising architectural integrity
  • Create a tranquil, retreat-like environment through restrained color and material use
  • Balance modern conveniences with period-appropriate detailing
  • Honor the craftsmanship and legacy of the original Tudor Revival design

Project Key Features & Highlights

Interior Details
  • Reorganization of the Primary Suite to improve spatial flow and functionality
  • Thoughtful rearrangement of the bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and closet to meet contemporary needs
  • Creation of a tranquil retreat through disciplined planning and controlled visual transitions
  • Conversion of a former sleeping porch into an intimate sitting room
  • Integration of discreet technology to support modern living without visual disruption
Materials & Custom Elements
  • Muted blue and neutral palette establishing a calm, restorative atmosphere
  • Softly textured wall treatments and sandy-toned wool rug in the primary bedroom
  • New tile fireplace surround and slab hearth complementing original millwork
  • Richly textured blue tile wainscot enveloping the primary bathroom
  • Custom dual vanities and sculptural soaking tub
  • Hand-troweled, integral-colored plaster ceiling in the sitting room
  • Deep ocean-toned wall coverings and new hardwood flooring
Craftsmanship Notes
  • Spatial reconfiguration executed with careful attention to the home’s historic proportions
  • Original architectural elements preserved and allowed to anchor new work
  • Tile and plaster work detailed to emphasize depth, texture, and longevity
  • Custom cabinetry fabricated to integrate seamlessly within existing architecture
  • Technology concealed to maintain the integrity of the historic interior