Altadena, CA

The Robert House

Sqft: 1,700

Tucked just below the street line, half-hidden and half-revealed, stands The Robert House, a classic mid-century residence built in 1952. With its timeless architectural bones and abundant character, the home was ready for a thoughtful revival that honored its heritage while ushering in a new era of style.

Upon arrival, the refreshed exterior sets the tone. A new front door in a bright orange hue punctuates the façade, complemented by a moss-green exterior inspired by the home’s birth decade. The combination feels at once rooted and renewed, nostalgic yet unmistakably modern.

A wooden grand piano in a cozy room with a stone wall, near a large window showing outdoor greenery, with a black piano bench underneath, and a lamp and potted plant nearby.
Living room with large windows, wood-paneled ceiling, stone fireplace, beige curved sofa with green cushions, two mustard-colored armchairs around a round coffee table, and outdoor patio visible through sliding glass doors.
Living room with a round wooden coffee table, yellow flowers in a vase, a stack of magazines, a woven bowl, a beige armchair, a side table with a small speaker, and wooden floors.

The living room, bathed in natural light, centers around the original stone-clad fireplace. Organic seating arrangements invite conversation and connection, all while framing views of the expansive backyard beyond.

A guest bathroom brings playful pops of color with avocado terrazzo tile walls by Mutina and salmon concrete tiles and countertops by Concrete Collaborative. A handmade ceramic pendant by Virginia Sin is the perfect finishing touch.

Modern bathroom countertop with a built-in sink, a small dark vase with dried flowers, a tissue box, a soap dispenser, large mirror, and minimalist hanging lights.
A modern bathroom with a green wall, a shower area with a frosted glass partition, a toilet, a towel hanging on a hook, a small stool with a towel on it, and a beige bath mat on the pink-tiled floor.

In the private wing, the guest suite and home office were reworked to include ample storage with custom black walnut built-ins which are punctuated with a graphic wallpaper by Jupiter 10.

A cozy bedroom corner with a wooden bed frame, yellow bedding, a bedside table with a flower vase, books, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed covered in yellow and brown pillows, a wooden headboard, a small nightstand with books and decorative items, and two framed artworks on the wall. A sliding door leads to a bathroom, and there is a window showing greenery outside.

A second guest bathroom was introduced off the back bedroom, where a softer palette of cream tones evokes quiet sophistication. Arched motifs flow through the bespoke vanity and tub enclosure, unifying the space with a subtle rhythm. Handcrafted terracotta tiles by Cle meet white travertine stone and mustard terrazzo by Cemento underfoot.

A bathroom vanity with a white countertop, a round sink, and a three-hole faucet. There is a decorative sculpture and a checkered box on the counter, with a towel ring and towel on the wall. A large window or door with vertical ridges is to the right. A mirror hangs above the vanity, reflecting an interior hallway.
Small bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a vanity with a mirror, decorated in a light beige and cream color scheme.

The result is a masterful balance of reverence and reinvention—a mid-century home celebrated for its past, now thoughtfully designed for the present.

Poolside scene with three white lounge chairs under pink and white umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Outdoor patio with modern rattan furniture including a curved sofa with yellow and white pillows, a matching armchair, and a wooden coffee table with a tray of snacks. There are drinks, a plant, and some glasses on the table, and lush green bushes in the background.
An outdoor patio area with a round wooden table and four black and amber chairs, a flower arrangement centerpiece, and a rattan sofa with white and beige pillows, surrounded by lush green foliage and a stone house wall.
A room with dark red wood walls and shelves, a large framed classical painting of a nude woman with a floral crown, a wooden desk with an open book, a glass vase with dark foliage, vintage chairs, and a decorative box.

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