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12.8.2017
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MATT WIER
SCANDINAVIAN STUNNER
P
artners in both life and business, Ryan Brown and
Diego Monchamp of L.A.-based Brown Design
Group (browndesigninc.com) fell in love with a
1960's Hollywood Hills home, purchased it from the
original owner, and then remodeled it down to the studs.
eir intention? To work with its Mid-century architectural
roots, but also to design a residence suitable to their family
lifesle by creating an indoor-outdoor flow, opening
everything to views of the pool and surrounding hills.
"We both have a strong affini for clean, modern design,"
says Brown. "We also entertain a lot and have a busy
family life, so flow and layout are paramount." Known for
their casual, California approach to design, the pair began
the remodel by incorporating 40 feet of sliding glass doors
to the rear of the house to open it up to the pool and to
serve as a great feature for entertaining. ey raised the
ceiling in the main living area, and infused the interiors
with materials such as wood, tile and bronze; vintage
lighting; and a mix of old and new furniture from favorite
designers. ey also used an all-white base color for the
interior (Dunn Edwards' Cool December) to spotlight
their vibrant artwork and furnishings. "is being our
home, we moved a lot of artwork and accessories that we
had acquired over the years and that all have a story," says
Brown. "Our dining table is a solid, 14-foot teak table that
we have had since we met and has lots of great memories
attached. We like to be true to the architecture of our
projects, and our own home was no exception. Keeping
the interior clean and classic allowed us to use great pieces
that really reflect us."
