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Houzz Tour: Cool and Collected in Downtown L.A.
'Vintage Vulture' with Knack for Style Makes Old Brand New
When blogger and photographer Dabito of Old Brand New saw this sun-flooded loft in downtown Los Angeles last fall, he knew he had found the next place he'd call home. A natural at all things thrifted, he has toted (and lugged) plenty of gems across town and into his home over the years. With a knack for style and a love for design, he's created a home that's both fun and sophisticated.
The enormous windows that grace the wall of this Los Angeles loft spent no time messing around when it came to stealing Dabito's heart. The ample amount of sunlight has allowed him to incorporate any color he wishes — always a good thing to have on your side when shopping from the shelves of a thrift store.
Being a huge thrift junkie myself (or "vintage vulture" as he'd say), I was drawn to his blog shortly after he started writing it. "I started thrifting in college," he says. "It's fun to find interesting artifacts from past eras and then incorporate them into my modern lifestyle. It's also a great way to decorate a home without breaking the bank."
Dabito found this huge jade sitting in a dimly lit corner of a thrift store. Being the first plant he'd ever come across during his thrifting adventures, he knew he had to take it home. After a backbreaking haul to his loft, he eventually planted it in a DIY drip planter and says, "It brings lotsa luck."
All of the photos of Dabito's home were shot by him. Although it's similar to the first photo in the tour, this is still one of my favorites. I like how the ceiling carries the eye around the corner in anticipation of what's next. Speaking of what's next, you can follow along with his sweet humor and adventures in thrift here.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with the Houzz community, Dabito!
More great bloggers' homes:
Cool, Calm Edwardian
Happy-Chic Ranch House
Comfortably Creative Apartment
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with the Houzz community, Dabito!
More great bloggers' homes:
Cool, Calm Edwardian
Happy-Chic Ranch House
Comfortably Creative Apartment