1940 has never looked so new

What’s up, friends?

Happy Spring ☺️🌻 We’ve officially made it through winter!! That means it’s time to celebrate new beginnings, while not forgetting our past, of course. With that mentality, today we’re looking at an 80 year old home that feels shockingly modern -some might even describe it as mid-century modern…

Built in 1946, this 4-bed, 3-bath property was declared a Cultural Heritage Monument of the City of Los Angeles in 2007. Named the “Kallis House,” its celebrated for its authentic “Mid-Century Modern Style” and $6.35 million dollar price tag.

As we approach the home, a plaque shows off its heritage and the garage makes you question the size of cars back in the 40s.

Step inside to everything eloooongated: wrap-around windows, ceiling slats, built-in bookshelf, and two lengthy couches make this large space feel even larger. Looking around, it’s evident that a lot of care was put into the architecture and furniture-selection for this home. There’s so many different patterns (e.g rocky, smooth, monochrome, metallic) but they all work together to create a clear, cohesive vision.

Speaking again about long things: check out this dining table! If its prowess, and coupled geometric chairs, didn’t get your attention, then the green rug underneath definitely will.   

If you’re not having company over right now, there’s a smaller dining table nearby the kitchen.

But if the secondary dining table doesn’t suit your right now, there’s another dining nook within the kitchen itself:

How can a space be so straight-edge, but also feel like a topsy-turvy cake? It’s asymmetrical, but balanced. It’s beige, but it goes through the whole shade range. It’s a hallway-esque kitchen, but its vast length helps it not feel cramped. 

Yeah, I do want this bedroom. From the colorful prints on the wall, the HUGE windows that overlook the San Fernando Valley, and the additional living space, this primary suite has it all!

While only bedroom is photographed in the listing, we do get a good glimpse at the bathrooms of this vintage abode:

There’s a steam shower. There’s a mahogany tub. There’s accent lighting. There’s even a yellow rubber duck to accentuate the green tiling. All around, the bathrooms are peaceful, lived-in, and just as fun as the rest of the home.

Nowadays, this wouldn’t be a home without an office. I’m unsure if this room was designated as 1 of the 4 bedrooms, but, regardless, it’s been dressed beautifully. The primary colors of the couch add a vibrant pop to the otherwise serene room.

While we slowly wander outside, let’s turn around for a moment to admire the view that is the architecture of this home.

Actually outside, there’s a gorgeous patio surrounded by trees. It creates a private getaway that only gets better:

A lighted pool with a jacuzzi. This place might be old, but the (evident) renovations make it hip.

Plus, there’s a “rare” feature just beyond the yard… a bocce ball court. 

Truth be told: I can’t get enough of this place.

From every angle the structure is beautiful. And from every direction looking outward, the view is beautiful.

Sometimes the best way to make a timeless home is to dip your toe into the time that has passed us.

Sarah @Hometastrophes