The historic Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles is home to a Mediterranean revival building dating from ca. 1922. Real estate developer Tyrone McKillen, co-founder of Plus Development, and his wife, Christina, chose Mediterranean Revival House as their permanent home for their family of five.

The McKillens found DISC Interiors to design their new home. David John Dick, principal of DISC Interiors, mentions that clients are very design-conscious, so they definitely have a feel for modern looks and historical details. That said, the couple didn't give DISC Interiors much instructions, just needed a major makeover of the home.

DISC Interiors moved the stairs inside, made some structural changes, and the kitchen and main suites were brand new. Pulling off such a feat during a global pandemic was challenging, and David only saw the interior of the 5,000-square-foot home, but it had its benefits. The demolition was completed before the city stopped all construction, and, with many other clients putting the project on hold, David was able to complete the job in as little as 10 months.

Now, newly created family homes are filled with earth tones, natural materials and rounded edges for comfort. Guests pass through a limestone foyer surrounded by arches, one leading to a wood-paneled home office and the other to a soft Hollywood Regency living room with a wood-burning fireplace.

In the traditional colonial style, stairs lead to the bedroom. The kitchen's herringbone floor and high-contrast marble island create a double visual impact. To the back is a porch lit by Moroccan lights, with a dining table overlooking the pool and plants in the yard. It feels like an art house, one that respects history. Despite the risks the McKillens are taking, their home is no exaggeration.