Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Interior Design Areas
2012 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Interior Advisors
MK & Company | Mario Saverino | Kenn Myers1481 East Atchison Street | Pasadena, CA 91104
| Office Phone: 626.791.7653
Mario’s Cell: 626.840.6002 |mario.mkandcompany@att.net
Kenn’s Cell: 626.818.2069 | kenn.mkandcompany@att.net
First Floor
Entrada/Main Staircase/Upstairs Gallery/Powder Room
Christina Lauren
22287 Mulholland Highway #177 | Calabasas, CA 91302 | Phone: 310.579.7727
Cell: 310.579.7727 | info@christinalauren.com
Bio: With a sensible approach to design in mind, Christina Lauren founded her company on the
idea that design should be interesting, personal and organic. Drawing from her formal training, as
well as a background in both set decoration and residential design, Christina incorporates historical
with new to create unique interiors.
Entrada: Walking into the Entrada, you are greeted with rich tones of twilight taupe and terra
cotta. Sustainability being very important, the flooring will be kept original, as well as the stair
railing. To peak interest, natural elements, including petrified wood, geodes and touches of flora,
will be incorporated through the design area. The feeling is inviting and interesting.
Main Staircase: The Main Staircase will be decorated with original art works from local artists,
including Ron Pastucha. The tile on the risers, original to the home, will be exposed slightly while a
deep blue runner leads you to the Upstairs Gallery
Upstairs Gallery: Away from the Entrada, the Upstairs Gallery is meant to be more playful.
While the integrity of the design is still represented with natural elements and greenery, the seating
arrangement off the stairway is a more modern comfortable look.
Powder Room: The Powder Room’s focus will be the vibrant tile walls, with minor improvements
such as new fixtures and flooring. To really make the walls stand out, 1” white hex tiles (which is
what would have originally been the flooring) will be adorned with dark blue drop-in tiles. It is
meant to be a mix of classic and new.
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Living Room
Henry Johnstone & Co. | Albert Janz, IIDA, CID | Sherry Stein, Allied Member ASID
16 South Oakland Avenue, Suite 208 | Pasadena, CA 91101 | Phone: 626.395.9575
Albert’s Cell: 626.818.6469 | Home: 626.396.9903
Albert’s Fax: 626.395.9528 |Sherry’s Cell: 626.840.1926 | henryjohnstoneco@aol.com
Bio: 2012 marks the 15th year that Henry Johnstone & Co. has participated in Pasadena Showcase
House. Established in 1990, the firm's goal has been consistent - create beautiful, comfortable
interiors filled with unique details that reflect the people who live there. Albert Janz attended the
School of Visual Arts in New York and the UCLA interior design extension program, and has
taught design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Sherry Stein
has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Occidental College and attended Art Institute of Southern
California. Their work has appeared in Traditional Home, California Homes, Art & Style, and Valley
magazines, in numerous interior design books, and on HGTV and Discovery Channel programs.
Living Room: Subtle warm neutral toned fabrics set the quiet stage for very large oil paintings that
create the dramatic backdrop for the Living Room. The Tibetan rug in a warm amber hue adds
elegance underfoot. A grand piano helps give the room a sense of drama and allows a background
for social situations. A large table can be used for multiple purposes - a quiet spot for an intimate
dinner fireside or a bar set up for a large party. Multiple seating groups accommodate many,
including the family dog. The elegantly casual atmosphere encourages interaction on many
different levels and many different occasions at any hour.
Hallway / Executive Bathroom / Card Room
David Reaume Construction and Design David Reaume Rachel Duarte Jim O’Halloran
161 East California Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91105 Phone: 626.795.7810 Cell: 626.215.7810
Fax: 626.793.1687 david@reaumeconstruction.com
Bio: David Reaume Construction and Design is a luxury home contractor and interior design firm
established in 1988. With an impressive roster of clients from over 300 homes in the greater Los
Angeles Area, David is most noted for his keen eye for design and attention to detail. He s a
consummate industry professional who is widely respected for his distinctive style, solid expertise
and refined creativity.
Executive Power Room and Hallway: The Executive Power Room and Hallway are embellished
to inspire and elegant experience. The Power Room has been created out of a large unused space.
Bronze Moorish style tiles adorn the backsplash wall with also features custom cabinetry with an
artist finish. Antique Gold hardware and lighting finishes add to the masculine “executive” glamour
of these spaces.
The Card Room: The Card Room is a destination room in this fantastic home. Designed to invite
long hours of comfortable entertaining and relaxing. State of the art wine and cigar storage at the
ready and warm comfortable elegant furnishings will keep guests playing cards all night!
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Gentleman’s Study
Jon Jahr & Associates | Jon Jahr
833 Dover Drive | Newport Beach, CA 92663 | Phone: 949.646.6098 | Cell: 949.212.4095
Home: 949.496.4254 | Fax: 949.646.6099 jon.jahr@yahoo.com
Bio: John Jahr & Associates, based in Newport Beach, specializes in the design and planning of
interior spaces. John Jahr has been in the design field since 1972, starting in Michigan before
moving to Southern California in 1980. His company services all of Los Angeles County and the
surrounding areas.
The Gentleman’s Study: The Gentlemen’s Study is a private retreat and collector’s place. I chose
medium blue from the palette to compliment the rich existing paneling and bookcases. A vintage
Baker sofa will add a comfortable place to read, lounge, or nap. F. Schumacher Co. has provided a
blue mohair velvet. The pillow fabric and desk chair fabric are by Martin Lawrence Bullard, also
from F. Schumacher Co. There are two Swedish Louis XV style chairs furnished in a traditional
milk paint and covered in linen. The cocktail table is a gilt grass tree stump from Centure furniture.
The collections will be Asian art interspersed with leather books.
Breezeway
L2 Interiors | Stephanie Leese, Allied Member ASID | Jason Lai
345 S. Harvard Boulevard, Suite 202 | Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213.537.4788 | Cell: 310.497.6042 | Cell: 724.549.2359 | info@L2Interiors.com
Bio: L2 Interiors was founded in 2010 by Stephanie Leese and Jason Lai. The firm specializes in the
interior design and decoration of residential and small commercial projects. As young designers
Stephanie and Jason bring a fresh perspective and originality to their work while maintaining a high
level of technical expertise and extraordinary attention to detail. Using the latest technology and
interior design trends, Stephanie and Jason provide each client with a unique and intelligent
approach to each design. Results are innovative, unique and tailored to each client’s individual
requirements. L2 Interiors has the capability and willingness to design in a wide range of styles; from
mid-century modern to classic mission; contemporary lofts to traditional Tudor-style houses; chic
condos to beach cottages: L2 Interiors can do it all.
Stephanie Leese received her 4 year Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design in 2008 from Kent
State University in Kent, Ohio. Upon relocation to Los Angeles, she became a Studio Account
Executive at Design Within Reach. This experience directly impacted the founding of L2 Interiors
by providing a one-on-one design experience with her clients. Stephanie’s role as Principal Designer
is influenced by her strong technical skills and her natural design intuition. Her knowledge of
AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D modeling software provides the firm with the ability to quickly
provide the client with floor plans and renderings. Jason Lai received his Bachelor of Arts in
Business Marketing and Communications from California State University, Fullerton in 2006 and his
Interior Design certification from Mount San Antonio College in 2006. While studying marketing
and interior design, he took a job as a professional showroom designer, winning awards for his floor
plan, space planning and design. Jason’s role as Principal Designer is influenced from over 6 years’
experience and he has mastered an array of styles and has had the honor of working with the
Pasadena Showcase House in both 2009 and 2010. He is a driven and focused designer and L2
Interiors is the platform to share his passion with his clients and embrace his creativity.
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Breezeway: An interior space that can double as an exterior with sights of the garden and the
fabulous iron works in the Breezeway doors. While you are enjoying a cop of coffee with the daily
newspaper, or taking your shoes off before entering the house, you can sit comfortably and listen to
the peaceful water feature. L2 Interiors changed this space for peace and quiet with colorful mural
ceilings and tiled walls. A chandelier that is meticulously placed in the center of the rug-like mural
provides mood lighting. Vibrant colors are bought in with plants so that your eye s drawn to the
ceiling. Its spa-like experience, before you enter or walk through the other spaces of the house,
makes this a perfect place for comfort.
Kitchen / Butler’s Pantry/Pantry / Breakfast Room
Parker West Interiors | Gregory Parker, Allied ASID
1036 Marengo Avenue |South Pasadena, CA 91030 | Phone: 626.403.5008 | Cell: 626.298.4344
Fax: 626.403.5009 | gwestp@aol.com
Bio: Designer Gregory Parker has been involved with the Pasadena Showcase House of Design
since 1999. Greg received his B.S. in Interior Design from Woodbury University and is active in
design in Los Angeles and Northern California.
Kitchen / Butler’s Pantry/Pantry / Breakfast Room: The new kitchen is designed with an eye
towards classic California style as exhibited in the charming architectural detail of this Spanish
Colonial Revival home. Flooring is terracotta and blends handsomely with the adjacent rooms. The
countertops are a distinctive metamorphic stone, “Oasis Green,” combined with the deep rich
mahogany island. A unique door detail is used as inspiration for the custom hood and window
treatments. The latest appliances are featured in this vibrant and dynamic space.
Dining Room
Karina Oldemans Interior Design | Karina Oldemans, ASID, CID
2932 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 207 | Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: 310.820.0320 | Home: 310.455.2424 | Cell: 310.245.5789 | Fax: 310.453.2570
karina@karinaoldemans.com
Bio: Karina Oldemans studied interior design at Ecole Superieure des Arts Modernes in Paris. For
over thirty years she has created timeless interiors transcending trends, yet sensitive to modern
aesthetics. In 1995 she was named one of six “Rising Stars” in the country by Interior Design. Her
work has also been featured in Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens Bedroom and Bath Ideas,
Finland’s Gloria, and Costra Rica’s Estilos and Casas among others. She has appeared on the Discovery
Channel’s Interior Motives, HGTV’s Your Home, ABC’s Beautiful Homes and Great Estates and
Finland’s Inno programs.
The Dining Room: The words light, sophisticated and elegant aptly describe the Dining Room.
The dining table is custom made and is designed by Karina Oldemans, with the top made of
antiquated mirrored glass panels to reflect the light from the chandelier. The elegant Erika Brunson
host and hostess chairs and Bausman and Co. side chairs in shimmering antiqued silver finish are
upholstered in a sophisticated Clarence House fabric. A persimmon Tibetan rug anchors the room.
A tough of whimsy is added by the Erika Brunson Twig consol.
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Telephone Room
Studio of Phillip W. Cohen | Phillip W. Cohen
417 Atlantic Boulevard | Alhambra, CA 91801 | Cell: 323.687.6041 | Phillip_Cohen@sbcglobal.net
Bio:
The Telephone Room: The Telephone Room was a luxury item of 1927. The mural will open up
the room with a view between two columns (drawn from front entrance) to a hilltop town of
Segovia featuring its crown jewel Alcazar Segovia. The wall will be painted after decorative paint
elements of the Santa Barbara Mission. The chair will be covered in tapestry cloth, comfortable to
accommodate anyone who will sit in this little sanctuary.
Second Floor
Vestibule/Balcony
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod Architecture, Inc. | Kristin Pipal | Ann Kneedler
3827 Long Beach Boulevard | Long Beach, CA 90807 |Cell: 562.427.6697 |Fax: 562.427.0527
kristin@ksmarchitecture.com | www.ksmarchitecture.com
Bio: Kelly Sutherlin McLeod Architecture, Inc. is an award-winning firm established in 1988 and
headquartered in Long Beach. KSMA’s diverse and specialized team of talented professionals,
including architects and interior designers, is committed to architectural integrity and innovative
design with a focus on historic preservation. The firm’s portfolio includes the revitalization of
significant historic landmark buildings; adaptive reuse of existing structures; new construction of
light commercial, institutional and custom residential projects.
Professional Accreditations:
The American Institute of Architects, the Urban Land Institute- Public/ Private Gold Council,
Pasadena Heritage- Board Member and Advocacy Committee Chair/ Preservation Circle Heritage
Associate, and lifetime member of the USC Architectural Guild. Ms. McLeod is a faculty member of
the USC School of Architectural Historic Preservation summer Program and participates in
academic and professional programs throughout the United States.
Professional Highlights: Ms. McLeod was Project Architect for the nationally recognized
conservation of The Gamble House project - completed in 2004. Projects designed by KSM
Architecture, Inc. have been recognized, with numerous awards presented by the American Institute
of Architects, Los Angeles Conservancy, California Preservation Foundation, National Masonry
Institute, and Long Beach Heritage.
Vestibule/Balcony: A gateway to the master bedroom, the vestibule will be transformed into a
retreat for relaxing and reading. Committed to historic preservation, Kelly Sutherlin McLeod
Architecture, Inc. will celebrate the architectural integrity of this space, by maintaining the rich
original historic design, materials and features while revitalizing it for contemporary living. The
original built in linen closet with carved wood doors and window bench seat will be complimented
with new fabrics, furnishings and antiques, highlighting the existing 1920’s Spanish architecture. A
lounge chair with ottoman, reading lamp and table will be added for seating and the bench seat
dressed with antique pillows. Antique Moroccan rugs, 1920’s Spanish light fixtures and
contemporary oil paintings by local artists will be added to create a warm comfortable environment.
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The walls will be soft cream in color with a decorative Spanish influenced border hand painted at
chair rail height in rich accents of terra cotta, brick, olive and slate blue.
The master balcony runs the entire length of the second floor hallway and exits into the master
bedroom vestibule. It overlooks the surrounding hills and back courtyard. To maximize enjoyment
of the views, a vintage iron lounge chair, and small table and chairs will be installed along with native
potted succulents. An antique Spanish tile mural, wood carving and 1920’s iron sconces on the walls
will complete the balcony space.
Master Suite/Sitting Room/Balcony / His and Her Closet / Master Bath
Kathryne Designs, Inc. | Kathryne Dahlman, ASID, CID
12413 Ventura Court | Studio City, CA 91604 | Phone: 818.762.3705 | Fax: 818.760.2640
kathrynedesigns@earthlink.net
Bio: Kathryne Dahlman, owner of Kathryne Designs, Inc., is a graduate of the University of Southern
California and has been in the design field for over 25 years. She is a certified Interior Designer and a
member of ASID as well as an affiliate of AIA. Kathryne has extensive experience in high-end residential
design as well as in commercial and restaurant projects. Kathryne participates in the transformation of entire
homes, including many remodeling and new construction projects. She is also a specialist in kitchen and bath
remodeling and interior architecture. Kathryne’s interest in interiors comes from wanting her clients to be
surrounded by environments that are pleasing for both living and working. She enjoys working closely with
architects and contractors from the preliminary planning stages throughout the duration of the project
towards completion.
Master Suite/Sitting Room/Balcony / His and Her Closet / Master Bath: The design creates tranquil
suite with mostly neutral, taupe and cream accented with blue tones. It is a striking contrast to the soft
neutral plastered walls and the boldness of the Kashmir blue and white print curtain and canopy of the
Spanish colonial four-poster bed. Luxurious cream “Frette” linens are on the bed. Darker toned furniture
mixes with soft subtle linen fabrics. A seating area and writing desk complete the space. The ceiling is
decorated with a stenciled design reminiscent of old world Spain. The sitting room is dedicated to comfort.
A new limestone mantle surround adds warmness to the space with a seating area nearby and a quilted chaise
piled with pillows, an invitation for tea or to relax and immerse yourself in a wonderful book. A remodeled
bathroom featuring a new stylish square stand-alone bathtub replaces the built-in. Gleaming nickel fixtures, a
striking contrast against the marble and tile. The walls are covered with an appealing mix of white, chocolate
brown and taupe Spanish Moroccan tiles and the beautiful marble slab combine all the colors of the tiles.
The shower and toilet room were decreased in size to allow more space in the room. A closet was removed
to create a separate his and her cabinet and vanity. Blue accents add a splash of color to the space.
Lady’s Office
KMNelson Design, LLC. Kristi Nelson, IACAC Arley Laman, ASID Francesca D’Alessandro
320 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: 310.441.0026 Cell: 310.739.6375 Kristi
Cell: 310.463.5150 Francesca info@kmnelsondesign.com
Bio: Founded in 2002 by Kristi Nelson, LMNelson Design is a full-service high-end residential and
commercial interior design company based in Los Angeles. Kristi is recognized in the world of
design for her avant-garde use of interior architecture, proportion, scale and color. Kristi cultivated
her passion for design and talent for drawing at an early age. Private art lessons from age 7 would
later result in scholarships for undergraduate degrees in both Studio Art and Art History, as well as a
Master’s degree in the same curriculum from the Paris American Academy. Traditional Home
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recently named her “up-and arrived” and she has been covered by Angeleno Interiors and on HGTV
Design Happens.
Lady’s Office: A streamlined, flexible and serene personal retreat for working and relaxing that
subtly nods to her cosmopolitan life and style. Soft, airy colors and reflective finishes create a sense
of airiness, space and volume in an otherwise tight space, balancing the strong afternoon heat and
strong light. Playing with scale and wallpaper creates a trompe l’oeil effect that disguises soffits, a
low ceiling, and generally cramped proportions by occupying the eye with plays of texture and
pattern. Finally, beautiful fabrics in a rich mix of patterns and textures, collected porcelains, books
showcasing her interests, and an oversized pin board for notes, photos, and inspiration come
together to create the perfect place to run her mini-empire or retreat, relax and reflect on what’s
been and what’s to come.
Guest Suite / Laundry Room/Bath / Library / Family Office
Saxony Design Build | Joshua Cain | Jeff Godbold
1011 West Olive Avenue, Suite A | Burbank, CA 91106 | Phone: 818.848.2084
Fax: 818.848.1686 | joshua@saxonydesignbuild.com | www.saxonydesignbuild.com
Bio: Saxony Design Build is a general contracting and interior design firm founded by interior
designer Joshua Cain and general Contractor Jeff Godbold. Saxony Design Build has participated in
Showcase for six years.
Guest Suite: With the ad of rustic finishes, Spanish inspired fabrics, rich colors and period pieces
of furniture, Saxony plans to reconfigure this space and make it more suitable, as well as true to the
Spanish Colonial Architecture of this home. With the fusion of wallpaper, tile, rugs, draperies,
wrought iron and rich wood finishes, the Spanish Colonial influence will be experiences by anyone
who enters our space.
Reading Room
Traci Larsen Interiors | Traci Larsen Clark, ASID, CID | Dawn Busalacchi, Allied ASID
842 Lynnhaven Lane | La Cañada, CA 91011 | Phone: 818.790.8976 | Cell: 818.414.7082
Home: 818.952.9130 | Fax: 818.952.2468 TLInterior@aol.com
Bio:
The Reading Room: The “Reading Room” boasts lovely hardwood floors, a wood vaulted ceiling
and dark stained window frames which enhance the exterior views. In keeping with the Spanish
architecture, we will utilize gorgeous champagne and celery colored fabrics to highlight the room.
A cozy chaise lounge and chair will surely “pop” against grasscloth walls, the overall effect almost
beckons one to grab a book and enjoy the moment.
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Sleeping Porch / Hallway and Staircase
Interior Devine | Paul Devine
30 South Oakland | Pasadena, CA 91101 | Phone: 626.795.5025 | Cell: 626.644.5444
paul@interiordevine.com
Bio: Interior Devine is an interior design showroom in Pasadena, California specializing in museum
quality custom framing, antique prints and works on paper, art consultation, and interior design
services. 2012 will be the 4th year that Interior Devine has participated in the Pasadena Showcase
House of Design.
Sleeping Porch, Hall and Staircase: The most interesting original decorative feature in this area is
a set of three ships painted on the wood paneled murphy beds. I have proposed additional painting
details to border the ships and on the ceiling beams by artist Ken Moffatt which will have the feeling
of chart or book illuminations. The room was used to house spill over guests so the idea of travel
and the high seas will be used as a theme through the space. The artwork will be hung from custom
art rails using ropes and different sailing knots. The artwork will include original Captain Cook
sailing charts, nautical views, star maps and sea monsters ranging in date from the 17th century to
contemporary works. The framed art will be so plentiful that it will be layered very much like a
lady’s charm bracelet. A funky floor lamp made of stacked globes and topped with a shade made
of fan-folded maps is in the works as well as a dog crated for our canine traveler that will serve
double duty as a side table.
Boy’s Bedroom
DLH Design | Debra Lynn Henno
1340 Via Dinero | Solvang, CA 93463 | Phone: 805.748.4734 | Cell: 805.748.4734
Home: 805.688.5728 | Fax: 805.688.2035 | dlhdesign03@yahoo.com
Bio: Debra Lynn's passion for design began at a young age, only to become more enamored as she
began to study art and design and travel extensively. Upon completing studies at the University of
California, Los Angeles, Debra Lynn settled in the majestic Santa Barbara area and was able to
continue her studies in art and design as well as find constant inspiration surrounded by the beauty
of Santa Barbara. Her true talent lies in her sense of style, superb eye for detail, and desire to honor
the client's preferences while presenting her own intuitive and visionary ideas. It is this collaboration
and dedication that allows for Debra Lynn's harmonious and delightful design.
Boy’s Beach Bungalow: Debra Lynn Henno's fun, playful, interactive, and comfortable room is a
perfect getaway for a young California boy. The dark walnut stained built-in desk and dresser will be lightened
and updated with a custom light brown-taupe finish which will coordinate with the Bali Boatwood siding to
be placed on the platform of the bunk bed.
The aquas, teals, blues and whites of the Boatwood combined with raffia wallpaper applied to the back of the
bookcase, and batik fabrics from Quadrille used for pillows and window treatment, will transform this dark
and dated room into a light filled beach bungalow retreat. Here he can rest his head and dream of surf filled
days at the beach or pow-wow with his friends and enjoy his favorite electronic games on the newly installed
flat screen monitor at the back of the bookcase.
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Opposite the bunk bed you'll find a comfy chenille lounge chair and ottoman accompanied by a floor lamp
with linen drum shade and a large, unique paper collage art piece complete with sun and ocean wave....and of
course, a color coordinated surf board placed in the nearby corner. Come ride the waves of glee and youth in
this entertaining yet blissful retreat.
Hall Bath
Alicia Friedmann Interior Design, LLC | Alicia Friedmann
2271 Termino Avenue | Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: 310.702.6346 | Fax: 562.986.5292 | Cell: 310.702.6346
alicia@aliciafriedmann.com | AFIDSales@gmail.com
Bio: At Alicia Friedmann Interior Design, LLC, our mission is to make your home yours. We do
so by getting to know you and balancing the form and function of the your home around your wants
and needs. Alicia Friedman attended the Interior Design Program at UCLA Extension after
receiving her BA in Psychology from UCSD. She has lived abroad in Spain, Mexico and Costa
Rica, and brings this international experience into her design work. Her work has been featured on
HGTV.com.
Hall Bath: The hallway bathroom is a small oasis where the children and guests of the house can
relax, bathe and prepare for the day. Once a non-descript space, it was tiled in porcelain white. It
will be transformed into the Spanish-influenced, fresh place it should be. With Andalusian-inspired
tile and antique brass plumbing fittings, the bathroom will feel stately and beautiful.
Guest Bedroom
Copper Gyer Design | Copper Gyer
1610 Broadway, Suite 303 | Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cell: 310.740.0455 | copper@coppergyerdesign.com
Bio: After obtaining her bachelors in Art History and Business at Tulane University, Copper
pursued her passion and completed the renowned Interior Design program at UCLA. Frequent
travel continually enriches Copper’s work, as is evident in her ability to artfully blend a variety of
styles and periods, ranging from eclectic modern to classically traditional, always with an unexpected
twist. As part of the design team, Copper collaborates with contractors and architects to create
signature spaces. Copper Gyer Design is known for a highly detailed architectural approach to
achieve a cohesive and refined look. She believes that good design is a recipe of juxtaposing antique
and modern elements, layering luxurious fabrics while balancing color and texture, and always
infusing a little of the unexpected. The results of her vision are timeless modern classics, inviting
spaces with undeniable interest.
Guest Bedroom: Inspired by a recent trip to Istanbul and an antique sezani acquired from a
Turkish dealer, the guest room is full jewel tones and bold geometric details found in Islamic
architecture and decoration. Playing up the Moorish details found in the existing architecture of this
historic home, hand painting the floor in three shades of patina green in a Moorish tile pattern
boldly offers a modern perspective. The walls, casework and trim are all painted in patina green to
open up the space. Cork wall covering is applied to the ceiling and backs of the bookcases that flank
the focal point of this space, a custom daybed with trundle to made to look like three oversized
stacked floor pillows. The daybed is topped with matching bolsters and colorful throw pillows.
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Behind the bed, a giant custom floor mirror visually doubles the space. A pointing illuminated by a
brass picture light and pair of sconces is mounted directly on the morrow. The antique suzani is
repurposed as a throw blanket on the daybed. Opposite the daybed, a faux Tibetan lambs wool
beanbag and horn floor lamp will create a cozy nook for reading wile a desk and brass klismos hair
serve as a place for guests to work on a laptop or apply make-up. A brass sputnik light fixture adds
whimsy.
Girl’s Bedroom
Maya Williams Design | Maya Williams
23011 Cass Avenue | Woodland Hills, CA 91364 | Phone: 310.717.9134 | Cell: 310.717.9134
Fax: 818.741.2132 | maya@mayawilliamsdesign.com
Bio: Maya’s love of style, history and architecture started from her extensive travels as a young child
and culminated in her study of fine art and antiques. May’s work is sophisticated, yet casual, with a
daring vibrancy that stylishly blends European, American and Asian styles.
Girl’s Bedroom: A mix of lilac and aqua hued fabrics and accents makes this soft and refreshing
bedroom an enclave for unwinding. Because the room evokes equal parts softness and strength, it’s
designed for a dual purpose: to be whisked away from the day-to-day reality and to transport the
young reveler to a resting place where she s surrounded by happy whimsy and is also a place to
refresh and liven her spirits. It’s the perfect room for a young girl to relax in, hang out with friends
or to dream in.
The room swells with pastel tones and femininity. The sumptuous textures and patterns in this
bedroom are pleasing to the touch as to the eye. The key furniture piece is the custom made bed
and nightstands layered with Italian sateen bedding and draped with flowing linens and raw
unprocessed silk. The bed angled horizontally, opens up the room for a mirrored vanity table and
tall mirror to inspire dress up dreams for a young girl to delight in. The floating flora and fauna
wallpaper placed on the closet doors adds to the playfulness and whimsy. The Designers Guild silk
print on the windows is a fun contemporary twist to a traditional floral pattern and ties all of the
colors of the room together. This room is delightfully youthful and yet, an elegant space for a
young girl to grow and flourish in.
Family Room/Bath
Designs of the Interior | Genaro Lagdemeo | Carla Padour, CID | Karen Shoener
960 S. Westlake Boulevard, Suite 6 | Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: 805.418.1890 |Cell: 818.400.5342 | Genaro Cell: 805.228.2050 | Carla Cell: 661.312.6428
Karen Fax: 805.418.1891 | genaro@interiordesignwestlake.com | carla@interiordesignwestlake.com
karen@interiordesignwestlake.com
Bio: Carla Padour has a B.A. in Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising and 30 years experiences
in both; Genaro Ladgameo has a B.A. in Interior Design and 30 years experience in custom
furniture design, interior design and design oversight; President Karen Scoener, CPA, has 30 years
experience in business management, design form management, landscape design and construction.
This is the fourth year Designs of the Interior has participated in Showcase.
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Family Room: Groupings and intimate settings for all genre of entertainment make this room
versatile for families, couples, small groups or large parties. Our goal is to create a comfortable
approachable setting wit high-impact fabrics in key areas that will make each visitor gaps as they first
enter the Family Room. After several minutes in the room, what everyone will remember is the
creative use of space, functionality and how the room makes each visitor feel. Texture, pattern and
color story will have their roots in authentic Spanish and Moroccan design, with unexpected twists
that reflect current lifestyles. Our remarkable resources will allow us to include many “never before
seen furnishings; all elements will be customized for this setting to create our “wow” factor for each
visitor.
Casita
Mark Cutler | Design Mark Cutler
8656 Holloway Plaza Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90069 | Phone: 310.360.6212 Cell: 310.435.5886
Fax: 310.360.6213 | mcutler@markcutlerdesign.com
Bio: Mark Cutler creates individualized environments for his clients, who want personal elegant
homes. With a strong background in both architecture and interior design, Mark lends a broad
scope to any project. His extensive travels give his designs an authentic worldview, influenced by
history and modern life. “Reaching into the past, we hope to design for the future. Design Mark
Cutler has been featured in Metropolitan Home, Better Homes & Gardens, the Los Angeles Times, the New
York Times, and many other magazines and newspapers.
Casita: The Casita, as envisioned by Mark Cutler, is a fantastic get away that captures both the feeling of
early California and the curated eye of a collector. Embodying Cutlers’ philosophy of “the Luxury of
Simplicity,” the suite of rooms is intended to look like an effortless assemblage that brings together both
traditional and modern elements in unexpected ways.
The first thing that visitors will notice is the bold use of color, with turquoise painted wood floors
running throughout the suite to create unity between the four rooms, yet provide a foundation for each
individual scheme.
The Great Room is a study in the way a small space can still provide for multiple uses. The entry vestibule
is created by using a banquette seating block to guide the visitor into the room, where the new Kitchenette
juxtaposes the old world charm of below counter drapery and open shelving with modern elements like a
poured-in-place concrete sink. Dinnerware provided by Heath Ceramics reinforces ties to early California
design of the 1920’s.
The Dining area features a vinyl banquette that playfully references the old burger joints California is
famous for. The adjacent seating area is anchored by a TV display fashioned from a repurposed artist’s easel,
along with an eclectic collection of vintage and new furniture pieces that complete the feel of a collected
grouping that encompasses both modern and traditional elements.
The color palette in the Great Room is emphasized by the multi-colored and stylized floral print adorning the
windows and upholstery that draws from the same colors. Of particular note are the vintage early American
blankets that have been repurposed as upholstery sources.
Located through a sliding barn-style door, the Main Bedroom is anchored by a vintage bobbin bed that is
flanked by mismatched bedside tables and low hanging cage ceiling lights. A festive multicolored cotton print
is quilted and used as a bed cover, while a chocolate open weave fabric with a hot pink lining is used for
window coverings.
At the foot of the bed is an industrial-inspired desk made from aged iron and antique wood paired with a
Thebes stool underneath. The continued mix of styles in this room contributes to the feel of an artistic
sensibility within the retreat.
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The last room features a built in bed niche with a chalk back wall for those middle of the night strokes of
inspiration. Accents such as an oversized shearling bean bag chair, vintage sconces and open shelving
featuring a variety of teenage collectables round out this casually curated design.
Writer’s/Artist’s Retreat
Cynthia Bennett & Associates, Inc. | Cynthia Bennett, ASID, CID | Carolien Fehmers | Goli
Kahimi, Allied ASID
501 Fair Oaks Avenue |South Pasadena, CA 91030 | Phone: 626.799.9701 | Cell: 626.695.6060
Home: 626.799.6505 | Fax: 626.799.9716 | cynthia@cynthiabennett.com
carolien@cynthiabennett.com goli@cynthiabennett.com
Bio: Originally established in 1981 as a kitchen design specialty firm, Cynthia Bennett & Associates has
evolved into all areas of residential design including custom homes. The CBA staff is a combination of
talented designers with both architectural and interior design licensing. To date the firm has remodeled and
rebuilt over 800 homes and additions throughout the Los Angeles area. The firm has been in “Qualified
Remodeler’s list of Top 500 contractors in the U.S. for the past five years. It has also been included in the
Los Angeles Projects done by CBA have ben seen in numerous Showcase Houses and featured on the
Pasadena ASID Home tour for the past 25 years. Future new directions for the firm will be in the areas of
“Green” and energy efficient design and the high tech “Smart House” design, including specialty audiovisual
and computer operated lighting and systems control.
Writer’s Retreat: The Writer’s Retreat is a true getaway from the rest of the house, a serene space
in monochromatic cream tones with a variety of textures and accents of coral and blue. The walnut
plank flooring adds warmth to this space, which has a core contemporary feel than the main house.
A one-of-a-kind desk with a single slab of wood top is placed at an angle to anchor the room while
allowing the writer to take in views of the plaster fireplace and beautiful treetops outside. One wall
features an electronic “inspiration wall” in the form of a large screen to display multiple images that,
when touched, expand in size and display a quote. A mirrored wall across from the windows
reflects the trees from interior and expands the size of the room. A bulletin board installed on top
of the mirrored wall allows for additional inspirational objects and quotes.
There are two areas for relaxing – a built in sofa in front of the window doubles as a day bed and
two chairs by the fireplace create a cozy sitting area.
Two chandeliers and four sconces finished in bronze color replace some of the existing recessed
lighting in the main room. The corner closet has ben turned into a kitchenette with a sink, under
counter refrigerator and microwave. Wood cabinets and red IceStone counter continue the color
palette into this space.
The powder room has a wainscot of sculptural cream color tile topped with a wood chair rail. The
focal point of the powder room is an organic wood pedestal supporting a bronze vessel sink.
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