Great Room
The owner of this 1940s Hollywood Regency-style place in the Hollywood Hills is an interior designer who decided to revitalize his own kitchen by applying lessons learned from previous remodels. Designing the kitchen for people who love to cook, with an adjacent space for friends and family to hang out, he shifted around the kitchen, dining room, and den to create a great-room concept. Another nod to modern living: a large, multifunctional island with seating and plenty of smart storage strategies.