when art alliance Designer Tamara Younis didn't want to be held back by square footage, so she moved into a small 1940s bungalow in Los Angeles' Mount Washington neighborhood. “She wanted to open up the space, bring in light, and embrace L.A.'s indoor/outdoor living,” she says. Her first project was to renovate her three dark small rooms that served as living rooms. kitchenand dining Combine them into one bright and happy space. She lifted the ceiling, added beam details, and added three sets of beams. French Open the door to a canyon view, creating a magical oasis from the hustle and bustle of LA.
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For inspiration, Tamara returned to Marrakech, a city she visited with her family from England as a child. “I inherited my love of antiques and unique items from my wonderful British mother, and her interest in the intricate architecture and design of the Middle East from her father,” she says.
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“I was completely captivated by the outdoor space, which felt like a great living room. So when I decided to create my own oasis on Mount Washington, I brought a little bit of the magic of Marrakech to it.”
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Nicknamed “Little Marrakech” by her friends, Tamara's home is filled with treasures and artifacts from around the world, layers of textiles and pillows, and authentic Moroccan pendants and brass sconces. and gold accents abound. There was no untouched space, making it a departure from the minimalist homes popular in the United States.
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Tamara's overall vibe is “globe-trotting glam with a '70s flair”.
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To make the most of the small floor plan without expanding the foundation, Tamara created multiple outdoor social spaces that can be enjoyed depending on where the sun shines throughout the day.
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“I wanted to keep the design of a 1940s bungalow, but with an unexpected modern twist,” she says. She didn't rush to completely design the space. Instead, she devoted her time to her labor of love.
“We used wood floors throughout the house and painted the walls a soft white so that each room flowed into the next, giving the illusion of one large space.”
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Tamarra said, “There were so many options and details along the way, but in the end I'm so happy with how my vision came to life!”
Here are some of Tamara's favorite highlights.
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My pendant “earrings”, custom made in Morocco, are my favorite unexpected detail above the kitchen island. When I found the vintage Charles Holli Sight Frame Dining Chair, I thought it would look perfect reupholstered in Dusty's pink velvet to match the large abstract painting in the dining corner. They really celebrate my love for 70's glam and a mix of pieces from all eras!
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Please illuminate my life! The house is filled with vintage lighting of all shapes and sizes from all over the world. I look at lamps like sculptures. Over the years, I've collected more lamps than I know what to do with. So, of course, I have stunning vintage lamps almost everywhere in my house.
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The seating corner of the dining area features my oversized abstract painting by local artist Courtney Irwin. I always get very excited when I come across a beautiful painting. When I saw this picture, it reminded me of a beautiful sunset in California.
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I purchased an antique Syrian wedding chest dresser for my guest room many years ago and it traveled all over the world with me from England to my small apartment in New York. Until now we didn't have a suitable place to really display it, so when we built the house we decided to demo the linen closet in the guest room to create a perfect nook for her to really come to life. . Her mother-of-pearl sparkles so beautifully when the sun shines through the window in the morning, and her craftsmanship is truly incredible, revealing new details every time you look at it.
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We love this urban oasis, thank you Tamara!
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