Michael Lane, Pacific Palisades
About the project
This townhouse remodeling project was underway in Pacific Palisades when the January 2025 wildfire broke out. The property and its surrounding community were spared, although construction had to be delayed because access to the area was restricted.
The extensive remodel included a new kitchen, renovations of two and a half bathrooms, engineered wood flooring, interior doors, closet storage, and updates to the foyer and other living spaces. The scope also included a wet bar, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, and tile flooring for the front porch.
The interior design combined contemporary finishes with traditional details, including Shaker-style cabinetry, large-format porcelain slabs, natural marble, decorative tile, and brass fixtures.
Before Renovation
Highlights
Construction Details
The kitchen cabinetry had to accommodate a 48-inch gas rangetop, double wall ovens, and integrated ventilation.
The primary bathroom required space planning for a freestanding bathtub, separate shower, and double vanity, while the hallway bathroom involved converting an existing bathtub into a walk-in shower.
Beyond the kitchen and bathrooms, the renovation included new engineered wood flooring, updated baseboards, interior doors, and closet storage systems. The door package featured prehung hinged doors in several sizes, sliding closet doors, and a fire-rated garage entry door.
Additional improvements included shelving in the primary and guest bedroom closets, a laundry utility sink, and a countertop around the washer and dryer. The renovation also included new Bedrosians tile for the foyer and front porch.
Kitchen Remodel
The kitchen remodel included new cabinetry, upgraded appliances, countertops, backsplash, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. The cabinetry design combined Shaker-style and European-style doors with large-format Magnifica porcelain slabs from Bedrosians for the countertops and backsplash. A white porcelain farmhouse sink and Rohl plumbing fixtures added traditional details to the contemporary kitchen.
The homeowners chose three Restoration Hardware pendant lights for the kitchen, while a separate wet bar featured a Café beverage refrigerator and dedicated lighting.
Bathrooms Remodel
The renovation included the primary bathroom, hallway bathroom, and powder room, each with its own layout, fixtures, and material selections.
The primary bathroom featured a freestanding bathtub, separate shower, and double-sink vanity. Large-format Magnifica porcelain tile from Bedrosians covered the shower walls and bathtub surround, while Monet tile complemented the bathroom and shower floors. Restoration Hardware fixtures included a shower system, wall-mounted bathtub filler, and two vanity faucets. We upgraded the space with a glass shower enclosure, tile-insert drain, individual vanity mirrors and sconces, and a smart toilet with an integrated bidet.
In the hallway bathroom, we replaced the existing bathtub with a walk-in shower. Magnifica porcelain tile covered the shower walls, while Monet mosaic tile complemented the bathroom and shower floors. The updated space featured a Restoration Hardware shower system with a fixed showerhead and handheld sprayer, a 48-inch single-sink vanity, a large mirror, and wall lighting.
The powder room featured a 48-inch Calacatta Viola marble sink with pronounced burgundy veining, paired with a wall-mounted Rohl faucet and exposed brass plumbing details. Zagora tile from Bedrosians covered the floor, while Restoration Hardware lighting and a round mirror completed the design.
















