Actress Zooey Deschanel’s best friend from childhood, Sarah, has just had her second child and is going back to school to be a therapist. Her 900-square-foot home is a tight fit for the family, so we opened the main living space and kitchen to use every square inch efficiently.
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| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | style | Product | Company | company_link | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throughout | Flooring | The Riverstone Collection | The Riverstone Collection | duChateau | Danube | |
| 2 | Throughout | Exterior Door | Bungalow | Bungalow | Simpson Door | 7222 | |
| 3 | Throughout | Exterior Door | Bungalow | Bungalow | Simpson Door | 7228 | |
| 4 | Throughout | Entry Set | Entry Set in Black | Entry Set in Black | Emtek | Entryset - 3347 | |
| 5 | Throughout | Door Knobs | Laurent Knob in Black | Laurent Knob in Black | Emtek | Privacy Set - 5212 | |
| 6 | Throughout | Door Knobs | Laurent Knob in Black | Laurent Knob in Black | Emtek | Passage Set - 5112 | |
| 7 | Throughout | Hinges | 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Square Corners Heavy Duty Plain Bearing, Solid Brass | Heavy Duty Plain Bearing, Solid Brass | Emtek | 96213 | |
| 8 | Throughout | Baseboard | 5-1/4" Baseboard | 5-1/4" Baseboard | Metrie | MFPU132 (Length 16' ) | |
| 9 | Throughout | Casing | 2-3/4" Casing | 2-3/4" Casing | Metrie | CFF1C1PMD12 (Length 12') | |
| 10 | Throughout | Art in Entry | Parcel by Kristina Akers | Parcel by Kristina Akers | Juniper Print Shop | 40 x 55 Print |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
A NOOK FOR ALL MEALTIMES
Sarah’s dining room space was outdated and took up valuable real estate she needed for the rest of the house. We went with the best space-saver out there: a corner banquette with storage underneath, so the kids can store their after-dinner toys. Plus, Zooey specially designed the light fixture just for Sarah, so she has a one-of-a-kind piece from her best friend.
TRADING A WALL FOR A WATERFALL
Our biggest demo piece was the wall in the middle of the house, which previously separated the kitchen from the living space. We flipped the layout, putting the range and lots of cabinetry against the back wall so Sarah could have this gorgeous island with waterfall counters and a built-in sink. Plus, we hid the washer-dryer stack out of view in even more storage alongside the fridge.
A WARM WELCOME
There’s no grand entryway to Sarah’s house: once you’re in the front door, you’re right in the living room! We turned that quirk into a feature by opening the main floor and reorienting the living room seating toward the natural light. Now, guests won’t want to wait to jump right into the inviting living room—and they won’t have to!
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SPECIAL THANKS
Senior Art Director: Victoria Tonelli
Art Director: Jolene Kraus, Park Studio LA
Construction Lead: Boswell
