Mid Century Home Los Angeles
![Exterior of home](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1-6-1600x1067.jpg)
Originally dreaming of moving into a treehouse, our client found the next best option: a 1953 post-and-beam residence nestled in the serene enclave of Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon, set to undergo a sophisticated mid-century transformation.
The owner was first captivated by the property’s innate charm, a quality preserved in the updated design. Honoring midcentury roots, the design prioritizes simplicity and functionality. Glass walls and skylights were thoughtfully introduced to harness natural light while cultivating a seamless connection with the lush surroundings. The thoughtful renovations created an open spatial flow in the home, updating a dated layout. The home’s narrative strikes a delicate balance between openness and warmth, seamlessly blending with the tranquil beauty of its natural setting.
![Living room with Laura Dern sitting on couch](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/3-4-1600x1067.jpg)
![Fireplace](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/4-4.jpg)
![Dining room table](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10-3-1600x1067.jpg)
![Laura Dern playing with her dog outside of her home](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/add1-1.jpg)
“I had this fantasy of [moving] into a treehouse”
![Entry table](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-5.jpg)
![Kitchen](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5-6-1600x1067.jpg)
![Dining table](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6-5.jpg)
![Living room](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7-5-1600x1067.jpg)
“I really like joyful space,” she says. The multi-person collaboration turned out just that: a vibrant, expressive, storied living space that perfectly reflects her. Says Dern, “I loved dollhouses growing up, and it does feel like a dollhouse where you’re always looking in to something magical, like a treasure box.”
![Bathroom](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8-5.jpg)
![Bookshelf](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/add3-1600x1057.jpg)
![Laura Dern sitting outside of home in lounge chairs](https://www.kovac.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/9-4-1600x1066.jpg)
Interior Design
Tripp Haenisch
Photography
Floto + Warner