Studio City Modern Expansion

Private Client | Full-Scale Renovation + Addition | 4,200 sq ft | Studio City, CA

This hillside home in Studio City underwent a full-scale renovation with a modern expansion, blending the charm of its mid-century roots with sleek, contemporary upgrades. We vaulted ceilings, reframed the roof structure, and opened the layout to maximize natural light and indoor-outdoor flow. The result is a smart, spacious home that honors its original character while meeting today’s standards of comfort and performance.

Living room with open sliding glass doors leading to a patio with greenery, a white recliner chair, a black coffee table with a white bowl, and part of a white sofa.
Modern living room with a large white sectional sofa, a black coffee table, a wooden lounge chair, a fireplace, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a decorative rug, seen through an open sliding door.
A wine storage room with wooden shelves filled with bottles, a marble and wood countertop, a sink, decorative bottles and vases, and glass doors leading into the space.
Modern bathroom vanity with a white marble countertop, black fixtures, a black framed mirror, black and white towels, a white cup, and a black wire basket beneath. The wall behind has a black geometric line pattern on white wallpaper.
Modern living room with a white sofa, gray pillow, and a round black coffee table with a book, a decorative shell, and an orchid plant. In the background, a glass-paneled wine cellar with wooden shelves and marble accents is visible, along with large
Modern white kitchen with black accents, wooden beams, and a breakfast bar with three black chairs, a vase with orchids, and stainless steel appliances.
A view of a bright and minimalist bedroom with large windows, white curtains, a white bed, and a brown leather bench on an orange rug on a light wooden floor.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower with dark herringbone tiles and gold fixtures, double vanity with gold faucets, large mirrors, and wall-mounted lights, and a window showing greenery outside.
Modern living room with white sectional sofa, black coffee table, TV mounted above a fireplace, and wooden ceiling beams.

Project Details

Project Name: Studio City Modern Expansion
Location: Studio City, California
Client: Private Residence
Project Type: Full-Scale Renovation + Expansion
Square Footage: 4,200 sq ft
Completion Year: 2022
Architectural Style: Midcentury Modern + Contemporary
Site Type: Hillside Property

Scope of work:

  • Structural reframing & vaulted ceilings

  • Foundation reinforcement

  • Interior & exterior redesign

  • Smart home integration

  • Custom millwork & finish carpentry

  • Spa bathroom design

  • Wine cellar construction

  • Window & door upgrades

Featured Materials:

  • Wide-plank oak flooring

  • Glass & steel sliding doors

  • Hand-laid herringbone tile

  • White oak millwork

  • Matte black and brass fixtures

Smart Home Systems:

  • Lutron lighting

  • Automated shades

  • Integrated sound & media

  • High-efficiency climate control

Interior living room with large open sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor patio with plants and seating, featuring white and dark furniture and wood accents.
Modern living room with a large white sectional sofa, a black coffee table, and an accent chair with wooden frame and white cushion. The room has hardwood floors, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and floating wooden shelves with plant
Wine cellar with bottles stored on wooden racks, a marble countertop, shelves with liquor bottles, decorative vases, and a glass door cabinet.
Small bathroom with black and white hexagon and diamond patterned wall, black towel rack with black towel, white marble sink with black faucet, and a large rectangular black-framed mirror.
Living room with white sofa, gray pillow, black coffee table with a blue book and white orchid, and a wine cellar with wooden shelves behind a black metal-framed glass door, large sliding glass doors to the right, and wooden ceiling beams.
Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble backsplash, and wooden accents featuring a breakfast bar with three black stools, a potted orchid, and a black door.
A minimalist bedroom with a white bed, a brown leather bench, a yellow rug, white curtains, and large windows showing green trees outside.
Modern bathroom with double vanity with gold fixtures, two mirrors, and a walk-in shower with dark gray herringbone tiles, glass enclosure, and gold trim.
Modern living room with white sofa, black oval coffee table with a book, leather lounge chair, ceiling wooden beams, wall-mounted TV, fireplace, sliding glass door, and minimalist wall shelves with decor.

Design Highlights

  • Custom exposed beams and sleek built-ins for architectural character

  • Expansive smart window systems that maximize hillside views and indoor-outdoor living

  • Reimagined floor plan to create multifunctional spaces, including a wine cellar, media lounge, and office nook

  • Spa-inspired bathrooms with European fixtures, brass accents, and large-format tile

  • Smart home technology integrated throughout for lighting, AV, and automated window shades

Built for a private client with an eye for clean lines and modern comfort, this project reflects our ability to honor original structure while elevating both style and function. A hillside renovation of this scale required structural ingenuity, precision craftsmanship, and close collaboration with the client and design team.

Modern living room with open sliding doors leading to a backyard patio with greenery, wooden benches, and outdoor seating.
Modern living room with white sectional sofa, black coffee table, wood and white lounge chair, patterned rug, TV above fireplace, and decorative items on a sideboard.
A bright, minimalist bedroom with large window, white curtains, white bed, and a vintage leather and metal bench on a yellow-green rug.
Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure featuring dark herringbone tiles, and a double vanity with a white marble countertop, gold fixtures, and two rectangular mirrors; a window with a view of trees.
Living room with a large white sectional sofa, black coffee table with books, wooden ceiling beams, a wall-mounted TV above a fireplace, sliding glass doors, and a dining area in the background.

Construction HIghlights

  • Complex hillside grading and structural calculations for seismic compliance

  • Full re-roofing with updated framing for vaulted ceiling profiles

  • Wall removals and hidden steel beam insertions to create an open-concept main living area

  • Precision installation of smart lighting, audio, and custom millwork components

This project is a clear example of how thoughtful construction and design management can preserve a home's history while elevating it to meet the needs of today’s discerning homeowner. From concept to completion, we collaborated closely with the client and design partners to ensure every detail—from light placement to tile texture—was intentional.