The house Meyers-Shyer and her husband acquired was an aging traditional home that required extensive structural and cosmetic work. Rather than demolishing the structure to construct a contemporary box, she chose an intensive rehabilitation.
The centerpiece is the kitchen, a space that inevitably invites comparisons to the iconic culinary sanctuaries in It’s Complicated and Something’s Gotta Give. Meyers-Shyer installed classic shaker cabinetry painted in soft, bone-toned neutrals, accented with dark hardware and honed soapstone worktops. Instead of an intimidating restaurant range, the appliances blend quietly into the millwork. Open shelving displays mismatched everyday ceramics, cookbooks with broken spines, and brass pepper mills that show visible oxidation.
In the living areas, slipcovered linen sofas anchor the floor plan. Meyers-Shyer opted for deep seats upholstered in washable Belgian flax, encouraging children and dogs to use the furniture without preciousness. Low oak coffee tables hold stacks of art monographs and stone bowls, while unlacquered brass picture lights illuminate curated vintage styling across every wall. The dining room balances this softness with structural discipline: a scrubbed pine farmhouse table sits on neutral wool flatweaves, framed by vintage bentwood chairs.
Throughout the layout, warm minimalist decor prevents the traditional architecture from feeling heavy. Recessed baseboards, clean ceiling planes, and unadorned casement windows invite Southern California sunlight deep into the floor plate, softening the weight of antique wood and textured plaster.
