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t the helm of his eponymous public relations
company specializing in fashion, Bryan Smith exists
in a world where style is everything. His home
is no exception: Located in a West Hollywood building,
the Spanish bungalow-esque dwelling welcomes visitors
through an open courtyard teeming with lush vegetation
including Bird of Paradise plants. The PR pro worked with
interior designer Kerry Vasquez to transform the one-
bedroom apartment to align perfectly with his aesthetic.
After receiving inspirational images from Smith, and
convinced of his precise eye, Vasquez knew she wanted
to take on the project: "When I saw its gorgeous vaulted
ceiling and large stained-glass windows, I was 100
[percent] on board," she says. A heavy, carved wood front
door invites visitors into the bright living room furnished
with a marble-top coffee table and mohair Hayvenhurst
sofa by Los Angeles-based company SABIN. "When I
first visited the home, the entire apartment was painted a
rather dreary beige," Vasquez remembers. "I immediately
knew the cheapest and easiest way to showcase the
architectural elements would be to paint everything my
favorite white—Chantilly Lace from Benjamin Moore."
Amid neutrals, the designer added mossy
greens and pale pinks, creating a subtly
masculine look "that felt slightly fashion-
forward and elevated."
The objective, Vasquez notes, was to
create "a sophisticated yet relaxed oasis
that read one part Los Angeles, one part
Paris. We achieved this by filling the
home with furnishings crafted by local
L.A. designers and curated objets d'art,
and choosing luxe and tactile materials
throughout." Bronze-finished light
LOCATED IN A
BUILDING WITH AN
OLD HOLLYWOOD
SPANISH
BUNGALOW VIBE,
THIS SPACE WAS
DESIGNED BY
KERRY VASQUEZ
WITH NATURAL
AND TACTILE
MATERIALS.
PHOTOGRAPHS
:
COURTESY
OF
JESSICA
ALEXANDER
W R I T T E N B Y K A R I N E M O N I É
Sophisticated yet relaxed, this Kerry Vasquez-designed
apartment exudes glamour with a modern twist.
Haute in WeHo
