May Residence
El Cid
As both client and interior designer, the homeowner approached this nearly century-old Monterey-style residence as an opportunity to restore a historic structure while creating a home rich with personal meaning. The interiors reflect a layered, nostalgic sensibility—rooms filled with collected pieces, color, and character, creating spaces that feel storied and alive. Outside, the collaboration with the landscape architect brought the same level of thought and transformation to the compact lot.
Landscape Architecture
Hoerr Schaudt
Photography
Carmel Brantley
The introduction of a new guest house, an elliptical pool, and various settings for outdoor dining and living results in a residence that feels complete—where every detail, inside and out, contributes to a lived-in elegance rooted in history and shaped by a cohesive vision.
Process & Details
A complete interior remodel introduced a new floor plan, allowing the home to retain its historic form and detail, but more fully meet the modern needs and style of the home
Original elements like the staircase, fireplace, and windows were preserved to honor the home’s historic character.
The design process allowed the homeowner the opportunity
to realize their vision for this custom project.
