It’s prints charming when decorator Kristen Panitch designs the same 1950s cottage in Los Angeles twice in a row—this go-round for clients who fully embraced its storybook enchantment.
This has got to be one of the most charming houses in all of Los Angeles.
KRISTEN PANITCH: It is the most beautiful, perfect little jewel in the Pacific Palisades, where, sadly, too many people are tearing older homes down and replacing them with mansions. What’s crazy is that I decorated this house for the previous owners. When they were ready to move, I introduced them to my clients of 20 years—and longtime friends—Pam and Chris Fillo, who bought it. I guess I felt protective of this sweet house.
ORLI BEN-DOR: What was it like to redecorate the same space for different clients?
This time, we changed enough of the house architecturally on the inside to make it feel unique. The couple’s kids are grown, so a family room and playroom weren’t necessary, and the plan is that they are going to stay here forever. She is a huge cook and wanted us to focus on the kitchen remodel. We also bumped out some closets and increased the amount of natural light in the home by adding some windows. To me, design starts with the person. Pam is wild for pattern and color, and that really drove everything. My sole directive was, “Go for it!”
You went for it all right! That head-to-toe paisley room is a stunner. Is that all fabric?
この記事は House Beautiful の March 2018 版に掲載されています。
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