Spark Your Wanderlust with this Designer's Travel Inspired Home
Mint velvet sofas and layers of globetrotting details are incredibly pretty all on their own. But when they're snuggled inside a 1920's Los Angeles bungalow, it's the stuff that dream homes are made of. Peek inside this bright happy space that Homepolish interior designer, Haley Weidenbaum, calls home. Plus, see even more captured by Tessa Neustadt in the vault.
Homepolish superstar Haley Weidenbaum and her husband Adam have traveled the world over, so when it came to designing their 1920s L.A. home, they pulled inspiration from their favorite destinations.
We both came to the realization early on that we wanted our home to remind us of a California boutique hotel with elements and influences woven throughout from places around the world we’d visited. This way, coming home would always feel like a getaway to both of us. Comfort was paramount but every piece, every material, every pattern, and every color was meticulously and purposefully chosen.
Living rooms should set the vibe for the whole house. Think interesting conversations, large gatherings, and good times! Pick a communal coffee table (this one is from one kings lane) , and comfortable seating. Finishing accent pieces and layered light will help complete the space.
We don't plan on having a fire any time soon (thank you, California weather), so we have wood logs beautifully stacked in the fireplace.
Our home is comprised of an eclectic mix of diy projects and vintage and contemporary pieces from a variety of vendors. Many of our accessories, like textiles from Mexico, were acquired on some of our more recent trips.
A tv room should scream “come sit down right now,” but it doesn’t have to be too casual or messy. Make the room comfortable with a plush rug, soft leather ottomans, a deep sofa, and tons of pillows (thank you, pottery barn & house of cindy).
Art is personal so choose something meaningful. I choose a photograph taken by my own father (stephen rader photography) and framed it into a triptych using simply framed.
The contrast between the dark blue grasscloth and the white living room is just perfection.
Kitchen
I would say that these serena & lily barstools might actually be the most comfortable seats in the house... Because of its close vicinity to the yummy food i might be cooking up!
Fortunately, our kitchen came remodeled and was basic white. To give it some personality, i added a vintage kilim runner (durable enough for a high-traffic area) and replaced the hardware with knobs from anthropologie and pulls from pottery barn.
I spend most of my time in that kitchen nook because of the bright yet relaxing color palette. The large round rustic wood table from restoration hardware makes it the best spot for a huge sunday brunch! Local + lejos baskets hung on the wall give the dining nook space added charm.
We wanted the dining room to be an extension of the living room: inviting and welcoming. I kept it light and bright with the clear glass cisco home light fixture and st. Frank blue tulip suzani textile.
We used dining chairs from her old condo but gave them a new life by reupholstering them in stain resistant fabric from rose tarlow for perennials.Does one ever get tired of bar carts? I think not! You can’t go wrong with rare bottles, colorful glassware, and decanters that make you look like a sommelier!
We love hosting so an inviting guest bedroom was key. Oversize pillows and a patterned duvet scream "Jump on in!"
Another DIY project: our vintage desk (which was light green) was striped down to the natural wood. THEN, my husband, Adam Weidenbaum, created the Lincoln drawing. Our very own Lincoln Bedroom for our guests!
We wanted something that would put a smile on anyone’s face and this pineapple wallpaper from Hygee & West does just that!
I kept our bathroom white so it would remain clean and fresh, but also included naturalistic and organic elements like the Pigeon Toe ceramic pendants and Rejuvenation bath tub caddy to give it a spa-like atmosphere.
The neutral earth tones are also reminiscent of a spa... think cedar and bamboo wood. Plus, the caddy makes for a handy place to place bonbons, champagne, a book I'm reading... even decorative shells!
We wanted our bedroom to be our oasis and remind us of our beloved vacations. I designed our bedroom to feel just like a hotel getaway, specifically our favorite the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, but also incorporated textiles, art, and elements that were reminiscent of many of our other favorite hotels.
Our bedroom is unnecessarily large because they expanded the house into the backyard (hey, we aren’t complaining!). We added a sofa/sitting area, which elevated the hotel vibe we were trying to achieve.
My favorite DIY project was the framed Otomi textiles. We picked these up while visiting Mexico and had them framed by Simply Framed. Textile framing is HUGE right now, but also EASY to do yourself!
At first we had our room painted white, but after about 6 months of living/sleeping in the space it didn’t feel right. We went against the trend and went GREEN, Benjamin Moore Essex Green to be exact. I couldn’t be happier with the result and the darker color allows us to sleep longer hours!
Photography: Tessa Neustadt | Interior Design: Homepolish