Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Things that come out: Fiske St. Master Bath

The existing master bathroom was cramped and un-inspired.
The vanity took up too much floor space in the tiny room.
See what I mean.




The new vanity floats, never touching the ground until it bends down to become the curb for the shower.

Wall tile: Ann Sacks
Sink: Duravit "Happy D"
Fixtures: Dornbracht "Tara"
Cabinetry: Custom designed by Shawna Poliquin, fabricated by Carpenter's Cabinets
Counter: Corian "Rice Paper"

Mirror and shower glass: Pacific Glassworks

The large plate mirror makes gives the illusion of depth and makes the room feel bigger.  The mirror also reflects the tiled walls, making it look like there is tile everywhere.  

I added 2 sunlights to bring light and ventilation into the room while maintaining privacy for the occupants.  The skylights are electric, venting skylights that close automatically when they sense raindrops.

Skylights: Velux LINK

A wall mounted toilet also preserves valuable floor space and makes it easier to mop.

Toilet: Duravit "Happy D"

Since most of the wall space was claimed by cabinetry or the shower, all the towel bars are mounted under the floating counter.





Limestone tile flows from the shower, over the curb, onto the floors and up the walls under the vanity to trick the eye into thinking the floor area is bigger than it really is.


Monday, February 18, 2013

Things that come out: Miller Dr. Palette

I have the bravest clients in the world - I get to design a Hollywood Hills bungalow (that once was inhabited by Kim Basinger) using this Frida Kahlo/Desert Foliage inspired palette! 

Friday, February 15, 2013

Things that go in: Art Deco Flush Mount Shade

I LOOOOVE this flush mount shade from Rejuvenation.  If I ever have a house with even a hint of Art Deco, I am specifying this light fixture.  It comes  in white and ivory, but the ivory is way better.  BUY

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Things that come out: The winner is...

Now to pick a paint color... 
Vintage dresser: Design Modern.  Faucet: Phylrich D139_003.  Sink: Kohler "Chord"
   

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Things that go in: One of these lucky dressers is going to become a bathroom vanity.

Hernandez, Santa Monica Blvd.
$250

Cruz Antiques, North Hollywood
$200

Design Modern, Melrose
$275

Design Modern, Melrose
$195

Things that come out: Marcasel Master Bath

General Contractor: AA to ZZ Construction
Tile Contractor: Tile Tech
Wall Tile: "Savoy" penny rounds and "Context" field tiles, Ann Sacks
Sink: "Happy D", Duravit
Faucet: "Allure", Grohe
Tub: "Happy D", Duravit
Shower and Tub Fixtures: "Allure", Grohe
Shower Glass: Fabricated and installed by Pacific Glassworks

Teak Bench and Bathmat: Custom design by Shawna Poliquin, fabricated by Nick Hynes 



Lighted Mirror and Medicine Cabinet: Custom design by Shawna Poliquin incorporating
- "2.5 Square Strip" lights by Artemide BUY
- "Metro Classic" medicine cabinet by Broan-NuTone BUY
- Custom plate mirror, fabricated and installed by Pacific Glassworks

Wall Mounted Vanity: Custom Design by Shawna Poliquin assembled from
- "Godmorgon" High Cabinet, Ikea BUY 
- "Godmorgon" Sink Cabinet, Ikea BUY
- Custom countertop in "White Zeus" Silestone, fabricated and installed by Sistone
Stool: Homeowners own, refinished in Dunn Edwards "Island Oasis" by C&H finishing 





Monday, February 4, 2013

Things that go in: Redondo Beach Marina

THAT blue and THAT orange and the way the rope kinks around the life ring is so beautiful. 

Good to Know: Vintage Furniture Shopping in Los Angeles



MID-CITY


45 Three Modern Vintage $$

http://www.45threehome.com

1051 1/2 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019


Inheritance 

http://www.inheritanceshop.com

8055 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4517 (323) 658-6756


Gibson

http://www.garygibson.com/showroom.htm

7350 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 934-4248


Lawson-Fenning $$$$

http://www.lawsonfenning.com

7257 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 934-0048


TINI $$

http://www.thisisnotikea.com/wordpress/?page_id=2

515 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA


Empiric

http://empiricstudio.com

7916 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4502 (323) 634-7323


Hernandez

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hernandez-appliance-and-furniture-los-angeles

6158 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA


Design Modern

http://www.yelp.com/biz/design-modern-los-angeles

6057 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 466-0356


Sam Kaufman $$$$

http://samkaufman.com/store/furniture_search.php?FRID=Y2qXYGhrl5LH

7965 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Melrose Trading Post (Flea Market) $

http://melrosetradingpost.org

7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Every Sunday



PASADENA


Bonita Interiors

http://www.bonita-interiors.com

480 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California


TR Gurley

http://www.gurleyantiques.com

512 s. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA


Rose Bowl Flea Market $

http://rgcshows.com/rosebowl.aspx

1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

2nd Sunday of every month



SILVER LAKE


Lawson-Fenning $$$$

http://www.lawsonfenning.com

1618 Silver Lake Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90026-1332, (323) 660-1500



Casa Victoria

http://casavictoriala.com

3212 Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90026


Pepe’s

http://www.yelp.com/biz/pepes-thrift-shop-los-angeles-2

3204 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 483-1049


Sunset Bazaar

http://www.sunsetbazaar.org

2508 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026-3904 (213) 353-0576


Duson

http://www.dusonla.com/Duson_Design/Home/Home.html

2522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026



DOWNTOWN


Olde Good Things $$

http://ogtstore.com

1800 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-8600


Revival Furniture

http://www.yelp.com/biz/revival-furniture-los-angeles#query:Mid%20Century%20Furniture

181 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 222-6069



CULVER CITY


Big Daddy’s Antiques

http://www.bdantiques.com

3334 La Cienega Place
Los Angeles, CA 90016 (310) 769-6600


LA Vintage Furnishings

http://www.lavintagefurnishings.com

4835 w. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (323) 730-9732


Galerie Sommerlath $$$

http://www.french50s60s.com

9608 Venice Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232 
Tel. (310) 838-0102


Galerie Sommerlath “Le Depot” $$

4321 West Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 


Open Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm
or by appointment.



NORTH HOLLYWOOD


Mid Century LA $$ / $$$

http://www.midcenturyla.com

5333 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601


Cruz Antiques

http://www.yelp.com/biz/north-hollywood-antiques-north-hollywood-2

5616 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA (818) 762-1140


Angel’s Antiques

5630 1/3 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA


Santiago’s Antiques Shop

5645 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA (818) 445-8410


Zavco Fine Art & Antiques 

5657 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA (818) 766-8348


Frank’s Antiques

5659 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA (818) 762-4054.



NoHo Community Thrift Store


5721 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA



WEST LOS ANGELES


Olde Good Things $$

http://ogtstore.com

11240 West Olympic Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 477-8444




HIGHLAND PARK/EAGLE ROCK


Sunbeam Vintage

http://www.sunbeamvintage.com

106 S. Ave 58, Los Angeles, CA 90042


Old 55

http://www.old-55.com

2120 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 254-2560



VAN NUYS


Amsterdam Modern $$$$

http://amsterdammodern.com

14123 Bessemer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401 
(818) 590-9100

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Things that come out: Marcasel Kitchen Lounge

Storage Bench and Shelves: Custom design by Shawna Poliquin.
White cabinets: Ikea
Cushion Fabric: F&S Fabrics
Cushion Fabrication: Diamond Foam and Fabric
Mahogany Cabinet Surround and Shelves: fabricated by Nick Hynes, finished by C&H Finishing
Paint: "Limelight" Dunn Edwards
Desk: Homeowner's own





Saturday, February 2, 2013

Things that come out: Marcasel Kitchen Island


Kitchen Island: Custom design in African Mahogany and White Zeus Silestone by Shawna Poliquin, fabricated by Nick Hynes and finished by C&H Finishing.
Stools: "Real Good" Blue Dot BUY
Sink: "Domsjo Double Bowl" Ikea BUY
Faucet: "Ringskar" Ikea BUY






Things that go in: Rough Neighborhood

Gritty LA graffiti near Beverly and Fairfax.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Things that come out: Coin Necklace

A long time ago, my grandma brought back an Italian lira coin and had it made into a necklace for me.  This Christmas I returned the favor by making her a necklace made out of coins from the Cook Islands - her favorite vacation spot.  Not every 83 year old woman can sport a male fertility figure around her neck, but my grandma pulls it off with great flare.  I found the coins on Ebay, the gold bezels from a coin shop, and the silver chain from the jewelry mart in downtown LA.  

Good to know: Gutters

Have you ever been driven crazy by a constant, thudding, dripping noise outside AFTER it has rained?  It's probably little drops of residual rain water falling down your downspouts and hitting the bottom of the spout with a loud thud.  You can fix this by angling your downspout slightly so that the drip hits the side of the downspout before at lands at the bottom. (Or by placing some sort of lead sound-deadening putty at the bottom of the spout - but then you have lead-laden runoff.)  

Things that come out: Marcasel Outdoor Table

Table: Steel and Silestone custom design by Shawna Poliquin, fabricated by Tortoise Industries
Chairs: Vintage

Things that come out: Marcasel Dining Room

Pendant Lamp: "Finn Pendant" West Elm 
Picture Rail (x2): "Natural Steel Picture Rail" Room & Board BUY
Paint: "Swiss Coffee" Dunn Edwards
Table, Chairs, Albums and Dog: Provided by Homeowner