Atwater Village
When Alex, an Emmy-winning producer, and her husband Jake, Head of Production at Imagine, decided to turn their bland 1,350-square-foot house in Atwater Village into a visually exciting space, they reached out to Leah Ring, Principal of Another Human, a design studio known for its bold use of color. Ring had worked previously with the couple, designing a bar cart for their living room that they still use today. Throughout the design process, Alex frequently used the phrase 'Make it weirder,' wanting the design to be more unconventional instead of pretty. Another Human created a home full of playful and exciting moments, reconfiguring spaces to better suit the family's needs.
Starting with the home's exterior, Another Human renovated the front porch, extending it to create a seating area where the family can enjoy their front yard. They also painted over the grey with bright white and green doors and accents around the windows, giving the house a mood lift. They added scalloped brackets to match the scallop details on the house.
Walking into the living room, visitors are greeted with a chartreuse room full of fantastic vintage finds, a far cry from the original white room. Another Human reupholstered the vintage sofa in S. Harris fabric and paired it with a rust colored rug and teal curtains. In the corner of the room stands the original piece Another Human designed for the couple in 2022. The room's centerpiece is a custom-designed flagstone fireplace. The bright colors and vintage furniture continue in the dining room, where Alex requested orange walls. Another Human used Benjamin Moore 14 Carrot paint and toned down the intensity with floor-length cornflower blue curtains. The focal point is a vintage '70s dining room set with a Sean Gerstley pendant lamp.
Off the dining room, the kitchen underwent a complete redesign inspired by mid-century Scandinavian kitchens. Another Human changed the layout, and moved the entrance to the kitchen to open the space. Another Human custom designed the cabinets, drawers, and bullnose countertops with a Formica top. They added a purple linoleum floor and used vintage fabric for the curtains. Another Human also installed new appliances and designed the color palette to complement the house's exterior.
Color continues to play a role in the private areas of the house. Alex and Jake’s daughter's room is blue, and the blue hue of the window trim matches the bunk bed. Custom curtains were made for the lower bunk to match the window treatments. Blue can also be found in her bathroom, which is also the guest bathroom, in the form of water print wallpaper on the ceiling and within the 70s plaid print tiling, a custom pattern created using Daltile tiles. Adding to the retro feel, Another Human sourced a vintage tub, sink, and toilet from New York Salvage and added vintage 1960’s Swedish sconces. Another Human also relocated a laundry area accessed from the hallway, which created a niche for the tub. The result is a contemporary twist on an old fashioned bathing nook.
The owners wanted the primary bedroom to have the vibe of “sexy grandpa.” To accomplish this, Another Human added wood paneling and furnished the room with vintage nightstands, lamps, and a quilt. Another Human reworked vintage woven panel curtains from Sweden that the client found on Etsy to include a sheer panel for privacy. The primary bathroom, formerly the laundry room, was based on Ray Kappe’s bathroom. Another Human used terracotta colored tile and kept the grid pattern throughout the shower design. The bathroom has lots of natural light while keeping the room private through a skylight and ribbed glass windows. The light is perfect for the plant that is part of the mustard vanity with wood accents. Above the vanity is a custom medicine cabinet.
Through bold colors, patterns, and vintage finds, Another Human transformed the once-bland house into a funky, weird, vintage-contemporary space.
When Alex, an Emmy-winning producer, and her husband Jake, Head of Production at Imagine, decided to turn their bland 1,350-square-foot house in Atwater Village into a visually exciting space, they reached out to Leah Ring, Principal of Another Human, a design studio known for its bold use of color. Ring had worked previously with the couple, designing a bar cart for their living room that they still use today. Throughout the design process, Alex frequently used the phrase 'Make it weirder,' wanting the design to be more unconventional instead of pretty. Another Human created a home full of playful and exciting moments, reconfiguring spaces to better suit the family's needs.
Starting with the home's exterior, Another Human renovated the front porch, extending it to create a seating area where the family can enjoy their front yard. They also painted over the grey with bright white and green doors and accents around the windows, giving the house a mood lift. They added scalloped brackets to match the scallop details on the house.
Walking into the living room, visitors are greeted with a chartreuse room full of fantastic vintage finds, a far cry from the original white room. Another Human reupholstered the vintage sofa in S. Harris fabric and paired it with a rust colored rug and teal curtains. In the corner of the room stands the original piece Another Human designed for the couple in 2022. The room's centerpiece is a custom-designed flagstone fireplace. The bright colors and vintage furniture continue in the dining room, where Alex requested orange walls. Another Human used Benjamin Moore 14 Carrot paint and toned down the intensity with floor-length cornflower blue curtains. The focal point is a vintage '70s dining room set with a Sean Gerstley pendant lamp.
Off the dining room, the kitchen underwent a complete redesign inspired by mid-century Scandinavian kitchens. Another Human changed the layout, and moved the entrance to the kitchen to open the space. Another Human custom designed the cabinets, drawers, and bullnose countertops with a Formica top. They added a purple linoleum floor and used vintage fabric for the curtains. Another Human also installed new appliances and designed the color palette to complement the house's exterior.
Color continues to play a role in the private areas of the house. Alex and Jake’s daughter's room is blue, and the blue hue of the window trim matches the bunk bed. Custom curtains were made for the lower bunk to match the window treatments. Blue can also be found in her bathroom, which is also the guest bathroom, in the form of water print wallpaper on the ceiling and within the 70s plaid print tiling, a custom pattern created using Daltile tiles. Adding to the retro feel, Another Human sourced a vintage tub, sink, and toilet from New York Salvage and added vintage 1960’s Swedish sconces. Another Human also relocated a laundry area accessed from the hallway, which created a niche for the tub. The result is a contemporary twist on an old fashioned bathing nook.
The owners wanted the primary bedroom to have the vibe of “sexy grandpa.” To accomplish this, Another Human added wood paneling and furnished the room with vintage nightstands, lamps, and a quilt. Another Human reworked vintage woven panel curtains from Sweden that the client found on Etsy to include a sheer panel for privacy. The primary bathroom, formerly the laundry room, was based on Ray Kappe’s bathroom. Another Human used terracotta colored tile and kept the grid pattern throughout the shower design. The bathroom has lots of natural light while keeping the room private through a skylight and ribbed glass windows. The light is perfect for the plant that is part of the mustard vanity with wood accents. Above the vanity is a custom medicine cabinet.
Through bold colors, patterns, and vintage finds, Another Human transformed the once-bland house into a funky, weird, vintage-contemporary space.
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