They Removed Almost All The ‘Big Lights’ In This 1939 Californian Home – And Replaced It With A Layered, English-Inspired Glow

Set on a leafy, terraced plot, this 1939 home, originally designed by renowned California architect Wallace Neff, feels notably distinct from the rest of his portfolio.

While he is best known for his sun-drenched Spanish and Mediterranean-style house design, this property leans more traditional – a nuance that Alex Yeske Interiors embraced, guiding a renovation rooted in restraint.

‘We wanted our work to feel like it had both always been there and could stand the test of time for many years to come,’ says Alex.

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