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My Houzz: Industrial L.A. Loft Sparkles and Shines
Get ideas for achieving a vintage-glam pad with a good dose of flea market treasure hunting
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With vintage lighting, a penchant for retro bar accessories and a sequins-filled closet, blogger Danielle Deojay created a high-rise, high-style haven. She started decorating as soon as she moved into her downtown L.A. loft. "My place became my own on the day I moved in," she says. "It was like all of my things were just waiting for this space to shine. After many ho-hum L.A. apartments, finally the canvas matched the paint."
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Danielle Deojay and her cats, Paddington and Chloe
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
Size: 700 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Danielle Deojay and her cats, Paddington and Chloe
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
Size: 700 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
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| Deojay's high-rise was built in 1913 as the Bank of Italy. The original walls, floors and bar have "been within these walls for nearly a century," Deojay says. "I'd love to hear what they'd have to say." Coffee table: Concentric, Z Gallerie; rug: Hand-tufted Zebra Stripe, Overstock; yellow artwork: Z Gallerie |
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Deojay bought the sofa and loveseat from H.D. Buttercup, one of her favorite places to shop. The skull pillow and arc lamp are from her two favorite sources, flea markets and Home Goods. "They share the same quality — treasure hunting!" she says.
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She instantly converted this tiny entry into an entertaining station by tucking in a bar cart. "So many of my favorite pieces are in this corner — a vintage punch bowl gifted by my aunt for my birthday, and this basket chandelier I found at the flea market," she says.
A Hollywood Endings movie poster with the title trimmed off hangs next to the bar area.
A Hollywood Endings movie poster with the title trimmed off hangs next to the bar area.
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| "I have an obsession with vintage barware, so I'm always adding new pieces to my collection," Deojay says. She has her eye on highball glasses with gold banding. She created the yellow and gold painting. |
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This white desk in Deojay's entry has moved with her since high school, and she's painted it many times. "Blue with yellow flower stencils in high school, then with a 'crackle' finish, when it was trendy. And now, it's a clean and simple white," she says. It creates a landing pad for keys and change, while doubling as a workspace. Another of Deojay's paintings leans against the wall.
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| The compact kitchen came with the lime green painted backsplash. "It was pure kismet and matches my accessories," says Deojay. A magnetic knife rack from Ikea lets her put her colorful knives on display. |
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This unused kitchen corner serves as the only official dining space. Deojay wanted it to look like a chic Parisian cafe. She inherited the heirloom flatware and had green and white chevron cushions made to complete the look.
Dining set: Marshalls; framed poster: France
Dining set: Marshalls; framed poster: France
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A gallery wall leading to the bedroom features photos of a vacation to the Amalfi Coast, watercolors of Boston (where she went to Emerson College) and photos of her horse.
"My favorite steal was having that inexpensive vintage chair found on Craigslist professionally refinished," says Deojay. "It was wood colored with old cream velvet upholstery before the makeover. It looks incredible, and I am in love with it."
"My favorite steal was having that inexpensive vintage chair found on Craigslist professionally refinished," says Deojay. "It was wood colored with old cream velvet upholstery before the makeover. It looks incredible, and I am in love with it."
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"There is a definite connection between my fashion style and my decor style," Deojay says. "For me, style is all-encompassing. You should treat your space like it is an extension of yourself."
An eclectic array of treasures and vintage finds personalize Deojay's walk-in closet. She found the Paramount sign at a flea market and topped it with angel wings from last year's Halloween costume.
An eclectic array of treasures and vintage finds personalize Deojay's walk-in closet. She found the Paramount sign at a flea market and topped it with angel wings from last year's Halloween costume.
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| Deojay carved out a vanity space outside her tiny bathroom and put mirrors to work holding jewelry, while a narrow shelf corrals makeup brushes. More: 8 Pretty, Practical Jewelry Organizing Ideas |
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A handpainted mirror reflects one last peek of the living room. A glamorous glass-topped end table (another flea market find) holds fashion books and family photos.
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"I love the variety of neighborhoods downtown," Deojay says. "There is always a new neighborhood to explore, and my list of new restaurants/bars to visit is ever-growing. In such a driving-culture city, it's the best feeling to walk out my door and be able to walk to so many great places."
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Ideabook updated on Oct. 18, 2012.
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