Benedict Canyon

7,500 sqft home

Complete Remodel & Furnishings

Nestled alongside a canyon in Beverly Hills, this home was built in the early 90s and in classic LA fashion as homage to another style of architecture, this home in particular was a supposed to look like a French country house. While the exterior evoked rustic European charm, the interior told a different story: clunky brick fireplaces, knotty pine cabinetry, and an awkward layout that lacked the romance of a true château.

Our clients, a creative young couple, wanted to infuse the home with a sense of magic, something fairytalesque yet sophisticated. To achieve this, we reimagined the entire interior, stripping it down to the studs and rebuilding it with authentic architectural details that aligned with its French country spirit. Rather than chasing the contemporary open floor plan, we honored traditional proportions by creating distinct, intimate rooms: the laundry became a powder room, the former maid’s quarters transformed into a mudroom, and an awkward hallway evolved into a butler’s pantry and secondary kitchen entrance. Throughout, warm white plaster walls lend a textured, timeworn patina.