Houzz Logo Print
This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.
White Sands Coastal Development
White Sands Coastal Development
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 ReviewsView Profile

Eclectic Spanish Beach Bungalow

Mediterranean Kitchen, Los Angeles

The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.