November 26, 2025 | DESIGN & INTERIORS
a GENTLE RHYTHM in LA
words YUZU Editorial
photos Will Myers
production Karine Monié
Louis & Rose approached this 1938 Los Feliz home with an evocative starting point: “Emily Dickinson living in the English countryside — suddenly dropped into the vibrancy of Los Angeles.” This contrast shapes the project’s tone: introspective calm meeting the cultural energy of one of LA’s liveliest neighborhoods. Rather than opening the plan, the studio preserved the home’s traditional layout, allowing each room to retain its purpose and sense of intimacy. “A defined floor plan supports both solitude and gathering,” says founder JD Irpino. “It gives the home a natural rhythm.”
Drawing inspiration from early Boston and Philadelphia interiors, the design blends the pragmatism of early American homes with the charm of the British countryside — not through literal imitation, but through atmosphere. Tongue-and-groove paneling, beadboard, a built-in pantry and breakfast nook bring subtle craftsmanship to the foreground, while moments of whimsy appear in Pierre Frey’s powder-room wallpaper, bold tiles and the mix of vintage and contemporary lighting.
The palette stays light and refined: whites, creams, pale greens and blues set a serene tone, paired with oak flooring, Carrara marble and hand-selected tiles from Italy and Sonoma. Visual Comfort pieces, including Thomas O’Brien’s Piaf chandelier, weave together old and new. “We see ourselves as custodians of a home’s story,” Irpino notes. “Timeless materials create continuity — a dialogue between past and present.”
Throughout, playful details enliven the calm. Clarence House’s floral dining-room wallpaper introduces confident movement, while sculptural lighting and expressive color choices add character without overwhelming the space. The result is a home that feels layered and quietly expressive — a meeting point between LA brightness, New England restraint and the poetic intimacy of the English countryside.
