So Long To Silver Lake | The Los Angeles House

So Long To Silver Lake | The Los Angeles House | Episode 10 (2011)

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11 жыл бұрын

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Work on the Los Angeles project wraps up with the finishing touches both outside and in. Plaster specialist Alfonso Garcia replicates the original "cake frosting" plaster detail on the walls, while plumbing and heating contractor Eric Downs shows host Kevin O'Connor the new bathroom fan system that not only takes stale air out, but also brings fresh air in through a damper in the basement. Homeowner Kurt Albrecht gets a look at the new HVAC system that will also clean the air, while landscape designer Melanie Williams shows off the finished landscape, and the irrigation system that will keep the plants healthy year round. Inside, interior designer Rachel Horn and her team from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, show master carpenter Norm Abram how they've used a mix of antiques, reproductions, and upholstery to create inviting spaces that are appropriate for a Spanish Colonial Revival. Homeowner Mary Blee introduces Kevin to her new son, who's arrived just in time to enjoy the renovated house. After a look at the master suite and the new kitchen, the family gathers on the back terrace to congratulate general contractor Steve Pallrand and site supervisor Angel Leon on a job well done.
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@joeg7537 9 жыл бұрын

Jesus christ, that Alfonso is bloody amazing.

@Dathan 3 жыл бұрын

A true work of art. But that real-estate property situation in LA is mind boggling. Thanks for posting!

@hereforit2347 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot *BELIEVE* they gutted that pristine, all-original, butter-yellow kitchen with floor-to-ceiling tile. That act alone was criminal. 😢😢😢😢

@bg147 10 жыл бұрын

The plasterer was awesome and the tile guy was very good. I hope they replaced the screws holding the front gate to the wall because they were not grabbing. It even appeared one of the lag bolts on the balcony railing was doing the same.

@jetcitysinatra7300 3 жыл бұрын

The house they are working on is a lost art. You don't see too many people who can do a Cake Frosting seam.

@MS.312 2 жыл бұрын

19:50 - It's amazing what some people consider "limping along". Most people in the world will never know the luxury of this woman's version of barely getting by.

@hereforit2347 2 жыл бұрын

HELLLOOO!? 100%. 🤦🏽‍♀️

@arobidy 10 жыл бұрын

Bring Alfonzo to help you on your show. His work is amazing!

@monoshock57 10 жыл бұрын

Alfonso is amazing.

@sergioliberates 8 жыл бұрын

Alfonso will be missed. I hope he's doing great! 😘

@hereforit2347 2 жыл бұрын

The replicated 1930s bathroom upstairs is *very* nice. 👍🏾

@adsensedd 7 жыл бұрын

Very tastefully renovated house with great respect for the home's history. Well done!

@sharppointy1 7 жыл бұрын

I liked seeing the differences between east and west coast work. Was very happy to hear the designer's stuff was temporary, as it did not match with small children at all. My ER nurse self wanted to curve those soapstone corners myself; I can see a bad forehead laceration on one of the kids running right into it. Overall, I really liked how the house turned out. Alfonso the plasterer is gifted and it was great to watch him work.

@KaySan666 7 жыл бұрын

But the kids won't be small forever. When I bumped my head or scraped my knee at something in the house, i learned not to run in that area or be more careful. :)

@batbawls 9 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous home.

@hereforit2347 2 жыл бұрын

The new kitchen is just so-so.

@platoquemado 3 жыл бұрын

I sincerely hope someone got the original tub, toilet, and sink from the bathroom..... god I would KILL to have such a unique original house like that! So sad that people want the same Mcmansion or MID CENTURY MODERN abomination. Now all i see in rehabs are open shelving in kitchens, gray/black/white color combos and "natural wood" touches. Give me ALL the orignal lathe and plaster, tile work, built in cabinets and shelves, and other small forgotten details of homes from 1950s and before. You can send the granite counters, open concepts, and vinyl siding to the graveyard.

@hereforit2347 2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly!

@MTMF.london 11 жыл бұрын

I think because the house is fairly small, not having doors makes it seem larger and feel more spacious.

@Thelandoffreedomify 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for good program! This is the only way i can see it from Sweden.

@jlribeiro 8 жыл бұрын

Amzing!

@Nostalg1a 2 жыл бұрын

The proportions of this house are so weird, like it was made for very short people, at some times some workers almost banged their head in the arches.

@bigguix 8 жыл бұрын

nice project overall ! Learned a lot ! But why do these interior designer ALWAYS have to put some kind of zebra black and white sh... somewhere like its mandatory... ! also rug in the kitchen ? hmmm not sure !

@elevate32767 3 жыл бұрын

16:35 Hey guys, how do we furnish a tiny house? By bringing in huge bulky furniture that almost serves no purpose

@dreadee344741 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Tiger90Drake 11 жыл бұрын

Why don't they use gutters for the roof? There are always possibilities that rain water isn't entirely clean. I really like the design of the built-in kitchen cabinets and i'm wondering why they don't have much doors in the first floor.

@boedillard8807 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know more about that farmer's sink - that looks like about 42" wide.

@jpian0923 8 жыл бұрын

Really?...Lake View?

@Eric_thedisciple 2 жыл бұрын

The house wasn’t finished how was this the last episode

@chrisg2193 7 жыл бұрын

is there anything Alfonso CAN'T do ?!?!?!?! :D

@ImNotBlingRU 11 жыл бұрын

So the homeowner changed the cabinet door designs? Didn't they initially have that arch, from the cabinet shop mock-ups?

@theedrstrangelove 2 жыл бұрын

Grass lawn in Southern California. Funny, but sad.

@Madmogs1 8 жыл бұрын

I can't stand overkill of candles and cushions

@beamng929eeee7 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t stand you

@wendycarlson4881 11 жыл бұрын

No wrap party??

@kpopfan2710 11 жыл бұрын

to keep it old

@motifman07 7 жыл бұрын

I forgot I hated this season cause there was no Tommy, Richard or Roger working on this project

@nancypine9952 7 жыл бұрын

They generally do two houses every year. One is in Massachusetts and includes the whole team, the other is usually (but not always) in another state and uses other contractors. Most of the team generally manages to visit the out-of-state house during the build. People keep complaining about the size of the houses they work on, and by working on other houses they can work on smaller houses in other states. I guess they can't keep everyone happy.

@cookingmeow 7 жыл бұрын

Couldn't they take off their shoes, especially both homeowners were wearing socks only?

@S3v3n13tt3r5 4 жыл бұрын

Where is Raaaaaja 😡

@doreenmd7148 7 жыл бұрын

I don't like the yellow bathroom

@melovescoffee 8 жыл бұрын

A real house, after all the cookiecutter, nouveau riche suburban garbage. Painful to see so many of the original features trashed. I hope someone salvaged all of it and lovingly restored them and sold it to someone who will cherish them. Unlike these people. Gutting a totally original house, "because we can!". The plasterers are amazing. Nothing beats handmade details. That interior decorator actually has taste. Dark wood and mustard with warm lighting, yummy. The animal print ruined it. So cheap and nasty.