The designers at Venice, California-based Electric Bowery
have toned-down the opulent and slightly heavy Tuscan influences of a large colonial-style villa and turned the house into an airy, modern home.

The designers did not try to ignore the true bones of the structure, however. Instead, they kept what felt natural for the new owners while adding a strong, calming layer of features and furnishings.

We especially love the white plaster walls and high ceilings, and the white plaster fireplace and staircase. We also love the huge bathroom with its extravagant tiling and arched glass doors, and the impressively tiled kitchen that carries a strong Tuscan vibe.

The home is located in the elegant Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. As the neighbourhood is nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it became clear to architects Lucia Bartholomew and Cayley Lambur, founders of Electric Bowery, that they needed to bring the gorgeous views and lush nature inside.
By using large windows and focusing on an overall lightening of the existing features the designers have created not just a much more modern home but also an eclectic backdrop to express the owners? love of contemporary art and music.

We do love the dramatic kitchen and bathroom tiling, but we are glad the designers did not go too far with tiling in general, although it is an important characteristic of this villa. Tiles can easily overwhelm and distract from other elements of t...