Mid Century Contemporary Cool
Trousdale Estates, an exclusive enclave of Beverly Hills developed in the 1950s and 60s, has been home to countless celebrities from Elvis Presley and Jennifer Aniston to Richard Nixon and Simon Cowell. It is therefore no surprise that when interior designer Jamie Bush and architect Dennis Gibbens were commissioned to renovate one of the houses in the neighbourhood they took their inspirations from Hollywood glamour and mid-century style, albeit with a contemporary flavour.
The key design feature of the house is the use of the circle as a recurring motif. An immaculately manicured drive takes you from the street to a perfectly round front courtyard, the curved walls of the building welcoming you with its open arms.
A generous hallway leads to a circular sunken living room with multiple seating areas, the curvaceous sofas and armchairs echoing the curvy floor to ceiling windows. The living room is separated from the hallway and dining area by frosted glass panels, a neat idea which creates a sense of separation without blocking the light.
The far end of the house is dominated by a round bedroom, part of a luxurious suite which includes a large dressing room and an expansive bathroom, complete with an outdoor shower. The house also includes a second bedroom, a seductively moody den / study as well as an outdoor lounge area with the obligatory swimming pool (this is LA, afterall).
The furniture and lighting is contemporary in style but with strong mid-century influences plus an occasional artistic flourish, such as the Lindsey Adelman chandelier over the dining table and a couple of casual dining tables with intriguing bases.
This stylish house is perfect for its location - luxurious, sophisticated and really rather cool.
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Product Inspiration
Create the same luxurious vibe as the Trousdale Estates house with curvaceous, mid-century inspired furniture with an artistic twist, such as the Pacific sofa from Moroso, the Moulin chair from Mambo and the Yris dining table from Agrippa.
Make a statement with dramatic chandeliers such as the Petit Bijoux pendant lamp from Catellani & Smith, the Link suspension light from Utu and the Drop chandelier from 101 Copenhagen.
For accessories with a luxurious touch, go for the Florida bowl from Ghidini 1961, the Pepe marble mirror from Menu and the Champagne Bucket stand from Nomon.
