SILVERLAKE STAIRCASE HOME

The weather is finally dipping here in Socal, and it definitely feels like our Los Angeles winter has finally arrived. I wanted to share a few photos from a recent home tour, a house that embraces the great Los Angeles outdoors.

Silverlake is one of those neighborhoods that seems to embody the essence of the Southern California lifestyle. This home, located on a walkup staircase on one of Silverlake's Stair streets, is quintessential LA. The house was built in the middle of the century by a creative couple, who hired a local architect that practiced under LA's Modernist principals. The entrance is located at the end of a large patio, with sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills. The deck becomes an impromptu gathering place for outdoor socials, complete with a built in grill. Now, it's a garden mecca for thriving succulents. The current owner renovated the historic structure, expanding the windows to embrace the views, while preserving the architectural integrity of the floor plan. Everything about home is inviting, casually embracing indoor/outdoor living. Light and color play on every surface, from the chatreuse walls and orange door to the colorful typographic patterns on the sofa. 

I had an incredible time on Alissa Walker's walking tour, with this home being the icing on the sweet Silverlake cake. See the photos of the beautiful walking streets here.