Don’t be misled into thinking that this property is located in the heart of Normandy in France. In reality, it’s located between the neighbourhoods of Larchmont Village and Windsor Square in Los Angeles, California. We happen to be talking about a house built in 1924 and which, according to the Historic Preservation Society, is defined as French Eclectic — a style that became popular in the United States following the First World War. At the time, returning soldiers were inspired to build homes in the Normandy style, typically featuring sloping roofs, casement windows, French doors and a combination of wood and stucco surfaces. In addition to this, the interiors assumed a Tudor or Spanish influence, or sometimes a blend of the two.
The new owners of this property, a singer-songwriter, his wife and their son, chose designer Jessica Helgerson, who was responsible for remodelling the kitchen and bathrooms, creating a guest suite, renovating the entire house and then furnishing it comfortably.