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Exterior Lighting Illuminates The Landscaping Around This Modern House In Los Angeles

Outdoor lighting highlights the design features and landscaping of this house.

Paul McClean Of McClean Design has completed a new home in Los Angeles, California, whose design is showcased with the inclusion of exterior lighting.

Outdoor lighting highlights the design features and landscaping of this house.

The home has an exterior facade of wood, stone, and glass, all of which are easily seen during the day, and at night, with the lights in the garden and along the walls.

Outdoor lighting highlights the design features and landscaping of this house.
Outdoor lighting highlights the design features and landscaping of this house.

The home also includes water features and a swimming pool, all of which include lighting that can be seen at night.

Outdoor lighting highlights the design features and landscaping of this house.
A modern home with a large living room that opens to a deck and swimming pool.

The pool has uninterrupted views of the city, while the patio connects directly to the interior living spaces when the glass walls are opened.

A modern home with a large living room that opens to a deck and swimming pool.

The various areas surrounding the pool include a sunken fit pit with seating and outdoor daybeds.

A modern house with a swimming pool and a sunken outdoor living room with a firepit.
A modern house with a swimming pool and a sunken outdoor living room with a firepit.

Further outdoor living can be achieved by visiting the roof, where there’s a fountain, lounges, a firepit, as well as a dining area with a couch and table. This outdoor space also has a view of the green roof.

A modern house with a rooftop deck that includes a stone fountain, a lounge area with fireplace, and a dining area.
A modern house with a green roof.

Let’s take a look at the interior of the home that was designed by ColabHouse. The double-height foyer with a wall of windows makes for a grand entrance.

A modern house with a double-height foyer that has a wall of windows.
A modern house with a double-height foyer that has a wall of windows.

The living room, as well as other areas throughout the home, features a wood ceiling, while a long horizontal fireplace makes adds warmth to the space.

A large living room with a fireplace, that also includes glass walls that open to create an indoor/outdoor environment.

Adjacent to the living room is an open-plan dining area, where a large table can be used for entertaining.

A modern open-plan dining area with a large wood table.
A modern dining area with a large wood table.

The kitchen makes a bold statement, with matte black cabinets and double islands.

This modern kitchen makes a bold statement, with matte black cabinets and double islands.
This modern kitchen makes a bold statement, with matte black cabinets and double islands.

There’s also a casual dining area with a round table and colorful chairs, that are anchored in the space by a square rug.

A casual dining area with a round table and colorful chairs, that's anchored in the space by a square rug.

Due to the home being the location for a lot of entertaining, there’s also a large secondary stainless steel kitchen.

A modern stainless steel chefs kitchen.

A smaller living room has a see-through fireplace with wood shelving above and floor-to-ceiling windows.

A living room with see-through fireplace with wood shelving above and floor-to-ceiling windows.
A modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

A custom bar lined with green stone draws attention and offers another place to relax in the home.

A custom bar lined with green stone draws attention and offers another place to relax in the home.

Wood stairs with a glass railing connect the various floors of the home.

A modern home with wood stairs and double-height ceiling.

The basement contains has a billiards room with an intimate conversation nook, a window cellar, and a humidor.

A modern home with a billiards room and seating nook.
A modern home with a glass-enclosed wine cellar.
A modern home with a billiards room and seating nook.

There’s also a media room with a bathroom that matches the color palette.

A modern home with a large media room.
A modern bathroom with a natural color palette.

Each of the bedrooms includes floor-to-ceiling windows, with the primary bedroom lined with wood.

A modern wood-lined bedroom interior with a fireplace and glass wall that opens to a balcony.
A modern bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The bathrooms are modern in their design, with large mirrors and stone vanities.

A modern bathroom with floor-to-ceiling window and a stone vanity.
A modern bathroom with a stone vanity, a large round mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.
A modern bathroom with stone accent wall that matches the vanity.

In addition to the luxurious bathrooms, there’s also a wellness area near a home gym.

A modern home with a wellness area includes arched doorways to the sauna, steam room, and shower.
Photography by Manolo Langis

Source: Contemporist

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