This Colonial Revival home gets a stunning makeover in the hills of Los Feliz

Colonial Revival home exterior with white brick, navy blue door, and brick pathway, Los Feliz, California

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Located in the hills of Los Feliz, Los Angeles, this classic California Colonial Revival home was originally designed by architect Milton Black in 1936 and sits perched near the Griffith Observatory. Commune Design’s interior renovation respects the home’s historic character and formal layout while introducing a more relaxed, contemporary sensibility through color, graphic patterns, collected furnishings, and artisanal craftsmanship.

Thoughtfully layered and personal, the designer’s intent was to showcase the owner’s art collection gathered over the years. The new design preserves the home’s original casement windows and the formality of much of the social rooms and stairs, while new furnishings and finishes refresh the space throughout.

Working with local builder Echo Projects, the team redesigned the kitchen and adjacent areas to create a family-centered hub complete with a lounge and cozy breakfast nook. New cabinetry with subtle curves honors the home’s Art Deco roots while blending seamlessly with the original architecture.

Living Room

Living room with marble fireplace, channeled blue sofa, and steel windows, Los Feliz colonial revival home

What We Love About This Home

This Colonial Revival home is a masterclass in balancing historic preservation with livable contemporary design. Commune Design’s layered approach brings together eclectic furnishings, bold color choices, and artisanal details that feel deeply personal rather than decorator-driven. From the moody inky blue den to the cheerful children’s wing, every room tells a story. It is one of those rare renovations where the new feels like it has always been there.

Tell Us…

Which room in this stunning Los Feliz Colonial Revival home captivates you most: the colorful kitchen, the navy den, or the serene primary bedroom? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours we have showcased here on One Kindesign by Commune Design: See this 100-year-old historic cabin in the San Gabriel Mountains reinvented by Commune Design and A beautiful modern cabin in harmony with a tranquil forest in Sea Ranch.

Living room with teal channeled sofas and view into dark dining room, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Entry staircase with dramatic cloud wallpaper and powder room, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Dining Room

Dark dining room with oval table, pink houndstooth chairs, and globe chandelier, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Dark dining room detail with globe chandelier and steel windows, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Home Library

Library with terracotta built-in bookshelves and wood stump coffee table, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Family Room

Family room with blue sectional sofa and colorful bird and botanical wallpaper, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Family room with blue sofa, botanical wallpaper, and built-in storage, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen with navy lower cabinets, sage upper cabinets, and botanical wallpaper, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Kitchen with navy island, red leather stools, and botanical wallpaper, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Kitchen breakfast nook with plum curved banquette and botanical wallpaper, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Kitchen counter detail with dark wood cabinetry and green ceramic teapots, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Above: The kitchen features Hauteville Limestone countertops and island, navy lower cabinetry, and Apothecary’s Garden wallpaper by Trustworth. The breakfast nook includes a custom table by DUSK.

Hallway Reading Nook

Hallway reading nook with wood paneling, yellow curtain, and colorful checker rug, Los Feliz colonial revival home

Above: A hallway reading nook, inspired by the charm of a train car berth, offers an inviting spot for quiet moments or sleepovers.

Upstairs, a reconfigured children’s wing features two bedrooms with built-in desks and ensuite baths finished in ivory tile, collegiate green and blue accents, marble, and polished nickel details that feel both fresh and timeless.

Children’s Bedrooms

Built-in walnut bookcase with desk, linen pinboard, and Eames chair in children's room, Colonial Revival home by Commune Design, Los Feliz

Children's bedroom with colorful patchwork bedding, green patterned curtains, and red lounge chair, Los Feliz, California

Built-in walnut bookcase with integrated desk niche and Eames chair, children's room, Colonial Revival home by Commune Design

Built-in walnut shelving with integrated desk, children's artwork, and Eames chair, Colonial Revival home by Commune Design

Children's bedroom with navy headboard, colorful blanket, corner windows, telescope, and Los Angeles views, Los Feliz, California

Children’s Bathrooms

Bathroom with cream subway tile, cobalt blue trim, marble tub surround, and hexagon floor tile, Los Feliz home by Commune Design

Bathroom vanity with marble countertop, polished nickel faucet, and cream tile walls with cobalt accent, Los Feliz, California

Bathroom with cream tile, cobalt blue trim, marble tub surround, and dark hexagon floor tile, Los Feliz home by Commune Design

Above: The ensuite baths feature ivory tile with cobalt blue trim accents, marble tub surrounds, and dark hexagon floor tile. Wall tile and trim were provided by Mission Tile West.

Den

Navy blue den with vintage sofa, woven lounge chair, art collection, and city views, Colonial Revival home by Commune Design

Window seat with linen cushion and panoramic Los Angeles skyline views, Colonial Revival home in Los Feliz, California

Owner’s Bedroom

Primary bedroom detail with upholstered headboard, onyx nightstand, plaid blanket, and botanical artwork, Los Feliz home by Commune Design

Primary bedroom with grasscloth ceiling, vintage chandelier, upholstered headboard, and palm tree views, Colonial Revival home, Los Feliz

Above: The owner’s bedroom suite features a custom Gio Ponti-inspired bed by Gil Valenzuela and AJ Bernard, a USM nightstand, and the Roly Poly armchair by Faye Toogood. Herringbone, tweed, and tartan textiles inspired by formal menswear add warmth throughout.

PHOTOGRAPHER Laure Joliet