This house is built in a very urban fashion, but it’s really located in the seaside neighborhood of Silver Strand in Marina Del Rey, Calif.. The houses in this section of town are really close to each other, so builders are often made to build up instead of out.
The owners of the home had a space that could have lasting design and grow with their three children. Designer Joani Stewart-Georgi infused the house with a transitional look that combines contemporary and classic design, and took good advantage of the home’s height with a stunning rooftop deck and view of the ocean.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The rooftop was a blank canvas if Stewart-Georgi first came across it. The chimney has been its just structure up there, so that she worked with it, covering it with piled stone.
The flooring is made with smooth epoxied pebbles, a material the customer spotted on the ground of a regional Pinkberry.
Side tables: Crate & Barrel
Umbrella: Berks Patio
Stone on Fireplace: Bourget Brothers
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
A kitchen has been set up beside the fireplace. Since the weather in this region is ideal for outdoor entertaining nearly all the year, the clients wanted a space where they could host parties and make the most of their outdoor space.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The rooftop is split into two areas, with an indoor sofa aboard. Stewart-Georgi is working on turning the other half of this rooftop deck to an outdoor play area for the children.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
A recreation room, guest room and bath and laundry room fill the floor. This multipurpose room has been outfitted with a pool table and sliding Nana doors that open to a private patio with a different outdoor kitchen.
Flooring: Rhomboid Sax
Rug: The Rug Company,”Cowhide Morocco”
Sofa and seats: Seva Home
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
This was a space the husband actually wanted to be his — and with a place to shop and celebrate his love of wine was a massive part of the. A cherry wood bar with stainless steel inserts was built against the back wall, together with an impressive wine storage method tucked behind two glass doors.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The third floor houses all the bedrooms. The unbelievable wall mural in this nautical themed nursery was painted by Sedi Pak out of Sedi Studios, who also designed the mural from the girls’ room (adjacent ).
The clients wanted a mattress in the nursery for a place to rest and relax while taking care of the baby. The room was a bit too small for a fantastic daybed, therefore Stewart-Georgi compromised by locating a seat that folds out to a bed. The major floor pillow was custom made so that their son could play on the ground comfortably.
Carpet: Contempo Floor Coverings
Red Chair: American Leather
Bedding: Gordonsbury Company,”Sailing Away”
Murals: Sedi Pak out of Sedi Studios
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
For the girls’ room, Stewart-Georgi needed to take care to balance out the limited space for the 2 children. Two small wardrobes take the area of closets, plus a built-in bookcase has been added for extra storage. Everything was designed to be within the women’ reach.
Carpet: Contempo Floor Coverings
Wardrobes: Stanley Furniture
Murals: Sedi Pak out of Sedi Studios
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The playful contrast of pink and brown was motivated by a photograph Stewart-Georgi came across in a magazine. She found perfect white and pink polka dot fabric, and had it made into duvets with small brown pom-pons at the top. The beds were custom made in a plush brown cloth with contrasting pink piping.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The 2 children’s rooms are at one end of the ground, while the master suite is at the end of a long hallway on the other side. The master bedroom was designed to be an area of supreme comfort and relaxation. Soothing sage greens and soft off-whites were chosen for the color scheme, also Stewart-Georgi set up a small seating area near the foot of their bed for the couple to relax at the end of a long moment.
Mattress framework: Room & Board
Arm seats: Michael Berman
Bench: Room & Board
Table lamps: Barclay Butera
Carpeting: Contempo Floor Coverings
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The master bath’s long and narrow design made it perfect for a large his-and-her dressing table. Travertine floors and Caesarstone counters complete the luxe look.
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The kitchen in this brand new spec home was done in a very traditional style when the couple moved in. They wanted to redo it, but didn’t want to go too contemporary or trendy. Stewart-Georgi had the surfaces refaced and fresh alder cabinetry and Caesarstone counters installed. The pantry has been outfitted for supreme organization, and an integrated desk has been added beside the refrigerator.
Counters: Caesarstone “Blizzard”
Backsplash: Mission Tile West
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
Stewart-Georgi produced a transitional look throughout the home’s interior, relying on habit and classic investment pieces.
The living room plays off black-and-white tones, however, the combination of textures keep the room warm and comforting. A glistening travertine floor reflects the abundance of natural sunlight. The fireplace surround is made from cement painted with a faux finish for a classic look.
Area Rug: Tufenkian
Side Effects: Custom created by Arden House, Andrea and Frank
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
The living room is a long and narrow space, therefore Stewart-Georgi broke it up into multiple seating areas, contrasting the black Barcelona chairs with a white pair of contemporary armchairs and a couch. The second floor of the house includes all the home’s main common spaces, including the kitchen, dining room, living room, and living space.
White sofa: A.Rudin Designs
Armchairs: David Edward”Lolita”
Artwork: Karen Sike, Bradford Stewart
Coffee table: Mies Van de Rohe Barcelona Table
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
Stewart-Georgi enjoys contemporary art. The painting and the mirror inside this dining room were designed by friends of hers — the stunning mirror is made from stainless steel tubes welded together to look like bamboo.
Mirror: Susan Landau Designs
Chandelier: Charles Jacobson
Chairs: Room & Board
Artwork: Amadea Bailey
Joani Stewart-Georgi – Montana Ave. Interiors
Though this neighborhood was once close to the water, the construction of canals have placed it further back from the shore, which makes that rooftop deck even more significant.
Photography by Douglas Hill Photography
Contractor: DC Williamson General Contracting
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