Timeless materials and thoughtful design set the tone for this reimagined home by Amber Interiors together with Ingenuity Builders which is located in Hidden Hills, a gated community in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Southern California. The homeowners are a family of six from Chicago, who wanted to relocate their family of six to Southern California.

Enamored by the rural views and the lush property surrounding their newly built home, they found the interiors to be overly generic and lacking vitality. They entrusted the designer to infuse her signature style into this dwelling while retaining the original structure. The interiors reflect timeless, patinated finishes that are fresh yet classic. Her thoughtful use of antique pieces adds depth to the home, while layers add warmth and texture.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Amber Interiors and Ingenuity Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Amber Interiors MILLWORK Bellisi Design LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Ryan Gutierrez

This gorgeous home took three years to complete and was quite the transformation. The home was torn down to the studs, and then lovingly put back together with more detail and character than what was handed to the project team.

Above: At the back of the entry hall, the designer transformed a nook underneath the staircase into a cozy seating area. Glass doors lead into the media room, clad in black shou-sugi-ban-style wood paneling.

Above: The designer installed reclaimed white oak beams throughout the interiors. The addition of these beams in the entryway makes the once cavernous space feel warm and welcoming.

Above: In the entry, the plaster walls and overhead light sculpture by Lindsey Adelman make the space feel warm and inviting.

Above: The formal living room features a beautiful marble fireplace surround — Breccia Viola Bolection by Ryan & Smith.

What We Love: The color palette throughout this reimagined Southern California home features warm earthy tones, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a family of six. We love all of the vintage pieces used throughout this home, adding character and charm. Overall, the design team did a fabulous job of transforming a stark black-and-white interior into a living environment that is truly dreamy. 

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Above: The powder room features a custom sink carved from a single slab of Carrara marble, sourced from 1stDibs.

Above: The dining room features Euroline steel glass doors that fold away for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The dining table comfortably seats up to twelve guests, perfect for a family that loves to host. The mural by James Mobley Art & Design was finished over Italian plaster, featuring trees and birds that the homeowner’s four children selected. The chandelier was sourced from Lucca Antiques.

Above: The breakfast room features a library and leather banquette seating. This cozy space is painted in Pindari by Portola Paints. The custom millwork was fabricated by Interior Wood Designs.

Above: The kitchen was one of the most drastic changes that occurred in this home, where the designer installed a coved ceiling clad in handmade Moroccan Zellige tile from Zia Tile. The custom cabinetry is hand-scraped oak, stained in a rich brown hue. The expansive island is half marble and half butcher block — the original floor plan had two smaller islands. Vintage touches were added to the space to lend it an old-world charm. This includes pendant lights from France along with chicken-wire glass that is encased in the cabinets.

Above: The gorgeous apron-front burnished brass sink is handcrafted by Officine Gullo.

Above: The exquisite 60-inch matte-black-and-brass range is the Citeaux “Classic” by Lacanche.

Above: The bunk room features eight built-in beds, perfect for sleepovers.

Above: Highlights of this kid’s bathroom include walls with tongue-and-groove paneling and a beautiful reclaimed sink from Nor’East Architectural Antiques.

Above: This en-suite bathroom features custom oak cabinetry and a marble countertop.

Above: The artwork in the bedroom sitting area was sourced from Creative Art Partners.

Above: The owner’s bedroom suite is all about tranquil luxury. It features a cozy sitting room clad with wood-paneled walls and an earthy color palette. This space leads into the bedroom with features a neutral palette.

Above: The bedroom was designed to be a serene and restful space featuring plaster walls by Texston Architectural Surfaces.

Above: In the bathroom dual vanities are topped with marble.

Above: This luxe bathroom features two showers — one is a steam shower. The enclosures are fabricated with custom brass doors, fluted glass, and Calacatta Paonazzo marble, honed.

Above: The study features custom-bleached oak built-ins. The custom solid brass desk was fabricated by Brian Thoreen.

PHOTOGRAPHER Shade Degges Photography