When Natalie Myers, owner of interior design firm Veneer Designs, embarked on a revamp of her own home, she looked to local California landscapes and textures to inform inspiration. Thanks to her keen eye, the house, a classic midcentury post-and-beam located in the hilly L.A. neighborhood of Ladera Heights, is now a love letter to west coast design — a mix of natural materials, curated midcentury pieces, and understated bohemian accents.
One of the biggest challenges of the renovation, Myers says, was staying in the house with her husband and kids during the remodel: "We lived through the construction zone with most of our furniture in the garage from Memorial Day through October," Myers said. "We framed it as indoor camping and made light of the temporary situation."
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Built in 1962, the home had been neglected and practically untouched since its original construction, so there was much to be changed. Once her team began removing layers — drapes, screens, patio shades, and a backyard fence — they discovered the house had a view of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. "It further cemented the concept of bring[ing] the outdoors in with natural textures and earthy colors," Myers said.