Danny Duncombe and Kate Parfet's Los Angeles home exemplifies the Japanese design philosophy of wabi-sabi and the concept of komorebi. Built in the 1950s with extraordinary handcrafted details, the house was restored painstakingly, maintaining its architectural integrity while addressing pressing structural issues. Duncombe, a marketing executive and sculptor, focused on preserving the home’s unique warmth and character, using expert techniques to restore woodwork and enhance the natural play of light. This blend of modern aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship makes their home a distinctive representation of design philosophy and history.
"This house is the perfect combination of a Sea Ranch cabin and a midcentury post-and-beam, filtered through a Japanese lens," says Duncombe, a marketing executive and sculptor. "When the sunlight dances on the walls and furniture, the whole place comes alive."
"I had to become something of an expert in restoring woodwork, matching the various grains and stains so that the repairs are barely visible," Duncombe says of the extensive rehab.
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