Spectacular Modern Remodel in Venice Beach

Spectacular Modern Remodel in Venice Beach

A daring departure from its neighbors, this contemporary home fits amazingly well in its eclectic Venice, California, neighborhood. Architect Tim Petersen stuck with the home’s simple footprint for its remodel, keeping the single story from the original residence but adding about 500 square feet. A brand new, open living space and a striking exterior upgrade gave this home the midcentury twist the customers wanted.

at a Glance
Who lives here: A pair of empty nesters
Location: Venice, California
Size: 1,650 square feet; two bedrooms, two bathrooms

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Before Photo

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The customers had looked at a bigger home in the Hollywood Hills but fell for Venice’s amazing style. Their children live at home, and they enjoyed the manageable size of the house.

One-story bungalows in a selection of styles make up most of the eclectic beachside area. Though the remodel includes a contemporary layout, Petersen made certain the property’s scale would blend in with that of the surrounding houses. A two-story plan was considered but deemed not right for the website.

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Among the customers creates metal figurines and wanted to combine his love of design. Rusted Cor-Ten metal on the outside was up to the job.

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Each room embraces the prosperity of light of the site with doors and large windows.

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The two bedrooms have sliding panels that are large. The owners retains the doorway tucked in the pockets to make the house feel more open.

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An easy, contemporary living room arrangement keeps the home’s open feel and midcentury modern sensibility.

Sofa, chair, table: Gus Modern; hide rug: Pure Rug; window door methods: Jeld-Wen

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Steel sheets with a customized patina connect the interior to the Cor-Ten steel out. The comparison between warm and white materials proceeds through the whitewashed oak flooring and stranded bamboo cabinets.

Patina: habit, Sculpt Nouveau

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This living space had low ceilings and separate rooms for the kitchen, living room and dining room. Like many older bungalows, the living room faced the road. The layout was flipped by Petersenthe living and dining rooms face the kitchen and the garden faces the road.

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The gorgeous kitchen has the feel the customers wanted with a modest price tag. Caesarstone counters were used instead of marble or granite, and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances stand in for luxury Sub-Zero or Wolf options.

Cabinets: chestnut-stranded bamboo, Teragren; light: Random Light, Design Within Reach

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Beautiful Daltile products in the bathrooms achieve a look that is similar to options that are more pricey. Frosted glass provides light and privacy.

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Petersen transformed the initial garage to the client’s sculpture work, so he had to work out how to fit two cars into the alley. A custom made telescoping rusted steel gate enables two cars to park parallel; a wall of bamboo shields them from the property’s view.

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The front yard currently serves as an additional outdoor room, with a square fire pit and a sculpture garden.

General builder: Ed Blanco, Blanco Construction

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