Designed for a rocket scientist, this newly renovated Manhattan Beach home by Jeff Andrews Design defines gravitas with its rich patterns, layered textures and confident mix of antique and custom pieces.
A custom sofa from Thomas Hayes Studio flanks Snare tables from Coup D’Etat in the family room off the kitchen. The hide rug is by Kyle Bunting, and the drapery fabric is Pigment in Ink from Pollack.
THE HOMEOWNERS
After connecting with his clients—one of whom is a rocket scientist and a SpaceX co-founder —Jeff Andrews immediately knew he had an exciting project on his hands. “The initial meeting was all it took to know this would be a worthwhile project,” says Andrews of the Manhattan Beach renovation. “[This lovely couple has] great taste with inspiration influenced by travel and unique hobbies and interests.”
A custom Michael McEwen Wing Suspension chandelier in the entry was chosen for its clever nod to the homeowner’s career as a rocket scientist. The Salvatore Dali sculpture on the right—complemented by an abstract painting by John Millei—served as a jumping-off point for the foyer’s design.
THE PRIORITIES
“I was to take a European-inspired interior in a very different direction,” Andrews explains. “The clients were looking for originality and flair, but also an extremely livable home. The style goal was more contemporary, collected and infused with authentic design soul.” Andrews was given design freedom to interpret the interiors. “I thrive on collaboration and finding ways to infuse the clients’ personalities into every room,” he says. “It is such a pleasure to create with few limits as a designer. I always appreciate opportunities such as this.”
Just off the entry foyer are some of the homeowner’s vintage motorcycles, displayed atop a Kyle Bunting rug and aside “New Land #46,” a painting by Rodrigo Valenzuela.
THE PLAN
“We decided on a reduced color palette of neutrals with a good sprinkle of pattern and interesting artwork,” shares Andrews, who mixed classic and contemporary furnishings. “I pulled in several pieces from my collections with A. Rudin and Mansour Modern, as well as key pieces by Thomas Hayes, Jean De Merry and Formations. Lighting is key to the design, and we featured fixtures by Apparatus Studio, Michael McEwen, Downtown and Visual Comfort.”
The stunning kitchen features a custom hood overtop a Wolf range, Visual Comfort pendants and stools by Thomas Hayes.
THE INSPIRATION
The clients inspired Andrews and his team. “He’s a collector of vintage cars and motorcycles [and] they both love abstract art and elements of surprise throughout,” says Andrews. “I was inspired by the existing architecture of the home and decided to enhance and accentuate it with color, wallpaper and unique lighting in a way that still feels subtle and approachable, not contrived.”
In the dining room, a custom Lariat 12 chandelier from Apparatus hangs above a table from Pegaso Gallery Design, surrounded by chairs from Andrews’ latest collection for A. Rudin. The wallpaper is hand painted on silk from Fromental.
THE DETAILS
No area was left untouched throughout the home, from the entry foyer to the primary bedroom. “The entryway became a destination, not a pass-through,” Andrews explains. “The custom chandelier was made by Michael McEwen and brings a spacey, machine-age vibe to the otherwise traditional room. We added the Scalamandre wallpaper to bring some whimsy to the staircase.”
The den, with its oversize fireplace, Kyle Bunting rug and various accent chairs, has a more traditional feel. At the same time, the pattern-filled living room exudes warmth and cohesiveness due to tonal layering. The dining room makes a bold design statement. “Drama! The #865 dining chairs from my collection with A. Rudin were a must,” says Andrews. “The Fromental wallpaper gives this room the linear, handpainted, ethereal quality we were looking for.”
The formal living room features a pair of sofas from Andrews’ collection for A. Rudin, a rug from his collection for Mansour Modern and Pheasant wallpaper in a custom gray colorway by Twigs Fabrics & Wallpaper.
The homeowners asked for a “real chef’s kitchen,” and Andrews delivered. “I suggested a suite of appliances from Sub-Zero Wolf,” he shares. “I have them in my own home, and they make cooking a joy.” The primary bathroom has a sexy retro feel with Missoni wallcovering and a black, white and bronze color scheme. In contrast, the primary bathroom is an oasis of calm with Calacatta marble, Ann Sacks tile and an overall tonal gray and white colorway. On the opposite end, the powder bathroom pops with Lotus wallpaper by Farrow & Ball. “This was the perfect place to bring an art deco moment into play,” Andrews says.
The primary bathroom was completely remodeled with herringbone backsplash tile from Ann Sacks, Vanity sconces by Apparatus, the Lumiere flush mount chandelier by Jean de Merry and more.
THE OUTCOME
“The carefully combined blend of styles and shapes, color and pattern, artwork and lighting give this home an aura of timelessness,” says Andrews of the project, which took 18 months to complete. “It’s the combination of details and bold forms that tell the story and make the interiors complete.”
A Giltwood antique glass mirror screen from Fat Chance Los Angeles sits behind the bed in the primary bedroom, which is lined with Missoni’s Piaui wallpaper and a custom rug by Mark Nelson Designs.
DESIGN DETAILS
LOCATION
Manhattan Beach
DESIGNER
Jeff Andrews Design
jeffandrewsdesign.com
BUILDER
Lombardi Construction
lombardicustomhomes.com
The main floor powder room features vintage Murano sconces sourced from 1stdibs and a Prince of Wales Giltwood mirror from Dana John. The striking wallpaper—Lotus from Farrow & Ball—makes a major statement.
RESOURCES
1STDIBS
Primary bedroom screen from Fat Chance Los Angeles
Istdibs.com
ANN SACKS
Kitchen backsplash tile
annsacks.com
APPARATUS STUDIO
Primary bathroom sconces
apparatusstudio.com
COUP D’ETAT
Family room Snare tables and Stoolen cocktail table by Uhuru Design
coupdetatsaf.com
JEAN DE MERRY
Primary bedroom chandelier, primary bathroom chandelier
jeandemerry.com
JEFF ANDREWS FOR A. RUDIN
Living room sofas, dining room chairs, family room accent chairs
arudin.com
JEFF ANDREWS FOR MANSOUR MODERN
Living room rug
mansourmodern.com
MICHAEL MCEWEN
Entryway chandelier
mcewenlighting.com
PEGASO GALLERY DESIGN
Dining room table by Alain Cervet and sculpture by Curtis Jere
pegasogallerydesign.com
THOMAS HAYES STUDIO
Kitchen stools, family room sofa
thomashayesstudio.com
THOMAS LAVIN
Living room custom coffee tables by Troscan, dining room chair fabric by Zimmer + Rohde
thomaslavin.com
TWIGS FABRICS & WALLPAPER
Living room wallpaper, entryway wallpaper
twigswallpaperandfabric.com
VISUAL COMFORT
Kitchen pendant lights
visualcomfort.com
