Benedict Canyon

Nestled alongside a canyon in Beverly Hills, this home was built in the early 90s and in classic LA fashion as homage to another style of architecture, this home in particular was a supposed to look like a French country house. While the exterior evoked rustic European charm, the interior told a different story: clunky brick fireplaces, knotty pine cabinetry, and an awkward layout that lacked the romance of a true château.

Our clients, a creative young couple, wanted to infuse the home with a sense of magic, something fairytalesque yet sophisticated. To achieve this, we reimagined the entire interior, stripping it down to the studs and rebuilding it with authentic architectural details that aligned with its French country spirit. Rather than chasing the contemporary open floor plan, we honored traditional proportions by creating distinct, intimate rooms: the laundry became a powder room, the former maid’s quarters transformed into a mudroom, and an awkward hallway evolved into a butler’s pantry and secondary kitchen entrance. Throughout, warm white plaster walls lend a textured, timeworn patina.

LOCATION

Beverly Hills, CA

COMPLETED

2024

AREA

7,600 SQFT

A black console table with arched legs holding a vase of dried flowers, a small bowl, and two tall candlesticks. Above the table is a large mirror with a dark wooden carved floral frame, reflecting a staircase and wall. Flanking the mirror are two decorative wall sconces shaped like women's faces with floral designs and curving arms.

Bespoke craftsmanship and artistry define this home. In the entry, artist Neomi Kozikowska created a custom églomisé mirror framed by a hand-carved Sawkille surround, its antique quality lending an almost haunting beauty. Figurative ceramic sconces by sculptor Soshiro Matsubara flank the mirror, while a plaster console by LA artist Jason Koharick anchors the space. A custom serpent runner by Christopher Farr slithers playfully up the stairwell, setting the tone for the home’s whimsical narrative.

Interior view of a staircase with a beige and black patterned runner, wooden steps, and ornate black metal railing. A large arched window with grid panes lets in natural light. A wooden door is at the base of the stairs, and beige walls and ceiling with red tassels are visible.

A rustic wooden bench with cushions in front of a window, accompanied by large ceramic pots, on a wooden floor with sunlight casting shadows.

The Living room, her sanctuary, was envisioned as granny chic with grandeur.

An antique limestone mantel imported from France serves as the focal point, complemented by stone-clad walls and exposed wood beams. We designed a custom sofa with Casamento, embroidered with the client’s favorite flowers and created twin niches to perfectly cradle a pair of antique garden statues.

Living room with sunlight casting shadows on the wall, featuring a burnt orange velvet sofa with embroidered floral designs, decorative pillows, two classical statues in wall niches, and a cozy seating area with a window seat and armchair in the background.

Living room with large stone fireplace, books, candles, and decorative items on coffee table.

Opposite the living room, the library—once an open, undefined space—was enclosed to create intimacy.

A wooden desk with a brass desk lamp, an open book, a glass with a feather, and a vintage suitcase, set in front of dark red built-in bookshelves with artwork and books, with a large framed painting of a woman in a white dress on the wall behind.

Custom lacquered bookshelves now hold an extensive art book collection, while a floral Dimore Studio fabric graces both the window seat cushions and vintage Otto Schulz chairs. A circa-1780 antique table found at Obsolete serves as a desk—a tactile link to another time and place.

A cozy interior corner with a window seat, patterned cushions, a blanket, a desk lamp, a wooden table, a cup, and a bookshelf filled with books in a room with dark wood walls and flooring.

Interior view of a room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a vintage orange velvet sofa with floral embroidery, and a book on a wooden table in the foreground.

A vintage-style bathroom with a marble sink, a mirror, and dark, patterned wallpaper. There are brass wall sconces with candle-shaped bulbs on either side of the mirror, a vase of pink flowers on the sink, and a folded towel draped over the edge of the sink.

The powder room is a jewel-box retreat, enveloped in “Plantasia” wallpaper by House of Hackney, with a custom skirted cipollino marble vanity. A vintage Italian mirror, is layered over an antique mirror wall flanked by two hammered brass “Aten Light” sconces from Soane.

In the hallway, a vintage mistletoe chandelier hangs gracefully above an Italian travertine center table. A painting by artist Nana Funo graces the background, adding an artistic focal point to the space.

The kitchen underwent a complete transformation. We lined the walls in stone and carved a grand hood from a block of antique limestone.

Rustic kitchen with stone walls, wooden beams, a vintage black stove, copper pots hanging above, and large windows with a view of trees outside.

To mazimize the space we designed Two islands flank a La Cornue range and a custom carved stone hood from Ancient Surfaces makes a grand statement.

Rustic kitchen with stone and tiled walls, copper pots hanging, and a stovetop with black cabinetry. Wooden cutting boards, a ceramic cup, and an orange cloth on the marble countertop.

A rustic kitchen with stone walls, wooden beams, dark wood cabinets, a white marble countertop, a large vase with branches, a bowl of artichokes, and a window with a view into an adjacent room.

Custom cabinetry in stained oak and blackened brass pairs with a steel door inset with amber seeded glass, leading to a spacious pantry. A custom banquette upholstered Dedar’s Tiger Mountain fabric in creates a cozy breakfast nook.

A dining nook with a round marble table, surrounded by upholstered banquette seating with a black and gold pattern. The table has a large ceramic vase with purple flowers, two tall candlesticks, and a hanging vintage-style pendant light. Behind the table are large, arched windows with wooden frames, letting in natural light and views of greenery outside.

Perhaps the most enchanting space in the home, the dining room shimmers with layered reflections. The white peacock was the first piece we acquired for the home, long before any furnishings or finishes. We knew immediately it belonged here.

Elegant dining area with a circular marble table surrounded by six chairs, two tall beige candles on the table, a cream-colored fireplace with decorative flower and star mural above, dark blue decorative walls, large wooden-framed glass doors, and a prominent white peacock perched on the fireplace mantel near a large window.

Walls are wrapped in antique mirror and custom treillage by Accents of France. A new limestone mantel features a fresco by artist Ilia Fresco, we worked with Cox London to design a custom chandelier adorned with leaves and berries of forged iron and brass. Bespoke dining chairs with an ombre patinaed brass covered in a green mohair.

A chair with a metal frame and upholstered seat and backrest in a room with a fireplace.

This parlor serves as his private refuge, a moody, masculine sanctuary where rich textures and dramatic lighting create the perfect atmosphere for slowly savoring a fine whisky.

The space is enveloped in deep blue plaster walls that contrast beautifully with the rustic, weathered wood beams spanning the ceiling. A custom burgundy velvet sofa anchors the room, in front sits a custom coffee table featuring an inlaid marble top cleverly designed as an oversized chessboard. To the side, a striking cobalt glass side table by Soft Witness adds a bold pop of color and modern artistry. Tucked discreetly behind plastered doors with a shimmering tiled backsplash, the hidden wet bar stands ready to serve.