A Stylish Family Home Inspired by the Hamptons
By Elizabeth Stamp
August 1, 2016
A big family needs plenty of space, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of style. Take this Brentwood Park, Los Angeles, stunner. A couple with four children decided it had more than enough room for the entire clan, but its Mediterranean aesthetic didn’t quite fit with the traditional look they had imagined. So they recruited celeb-favorite designer Adam Hunter and architect Ken Ungar to transform the home into a family-friendly retreat that blends classic elements with a bit of industrial edge.
The exterior was updated with white brick to bring an East Coast feel to the property; inside, dark-stained oak floors replaced dated tile, and the rooms were opened up to create a more modern flow. For the decor, Hunter mixed everything from pastel velvets to steel pendant lights. “I wanted to push the boundaries of a traditional Hamptons-style home and make it more contemporary and fresh,” he says. Hunter also kept comfort—and kids—in mind, opting for cozy textures and plush fabrics, particularly in the family room, where a sectional sofa and oversize cocktail table invite guests to put their feet up, and in the blush media room.
Shades of pale gray, navy, cream, and white dominate the interiors. “We used a restrained palette,” says Hunter. “But there are unexpected moments of color throughout the house—from the art to the custom furniture.” One of his favorite designs was, in his words, the “sexy” black range hood he devised for the kitchen, which catches the eye and provides a striking contrast to the Calacatta marble and crisp white cabinetry.
The colors, textures, and relaxed yet polished pieces all work together to make the large home feel intimate and inviting. “I had to make 13,000 square feet seem warm, which is hard to do.” says Hunter. “The design is effortless, clean, and cozy all at the same time.” Just right for a busy family of six.
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