Interior designer Kelly Wearstler has transformed a 1950s beachfront cottage in Southern California into a bohemian retreat for herself and her family.
The project, called Malibu Surf Shack, entailed an interior renovation of a 1953 four-bedroom dwelling that was designed by an unknown architect. The wood-clad house is located in Broad Beach, which stretches along the Pacific Ocean.
Top: photo is by Ingalls Photography. Above: Malibu Surf Shack is clad in wood. Photo is by Mark Durling Photography
Encompassing 4,254 square feet (395 square metres), the house was formerly owned by the American actor Carroll O'Connor, who played Archie Bunker in the 1970s television series All in the Family.
The property had been on the market for several years when Wearstler ? who leads an eponymous studio in LA ? decided to rent it for use during the summer. She set out to create a cosy live-work environment for herself and her surf-loving family. The home sold after the owner photographed it with Wearstler's decor.
Rooms are filled with eclectic interior design features. Photo is by Ingalls Photography
"I initially learned about the property through a friend who had stayed nearby three years ago and took me over to take a look," said Wearstler. "It was an architectural gem ? a hidden, surf shack."
Wearstler took cues from the property's original details, including Japanese shoji screens. The home's wooden wall panelling was retained, but its shag carpet was replaced wit...