“We have been impressed by ritual meals: church banquets, Sabbath gatherings, and outdated American eating halls,” say Karen Spector and Alan Koch of studio Lovers Unite. “We have been pondering rather a lot in regards to the soul significance of gathering.”
It was—no shock—peak pandemic, and the duo was working with chef Brian Dunsmoor on the design of his eponymous restaurant, Dunsmoor, in LA, the place, with a couple of exceptions, the open kitchen is powered not by electrical energy however by hand, cooked not on trendy home equipment however with fireplace.
Beforehand, the circa 1929 Spanish Revival constructing was “a dusty, partially demolished and partially framed shell,” fortunately with some authentic plaster and brickwork nonetheless intact. “We did all the pieces we may to boost the bones of the constructing and never wreck the character. It’s uncommon to search out industrial properties with a lot historical past and character in Los Angeles.”
The centerpiece of the house turned the open fireplace and dealing kitchen, which needed to be equal elements useful and enticing. “We created a story about Dunsmoor the character primarily based on Brian’s travels across the nation,” the designers add. “Our references have been pulled from Shaker areas in addition to JB Blunk’s dwelling in Northern California.”
Right here, 7 design concepts to borrow from Dunsmoor.
Images by Chris Mottalini, courtesy of Lovers Unite.
1. “Granny it up.”
2. Strive church chairs.
