From an early age Amanda Leigh had an affinity for artwork, and he or she was intrigued by residences of varied types. She was additionally a volunteer for the Appalachia Service Challenge, which gives dwelling repairs and replacements for income-eligible households. But it doesn’t matter what different pursuits captured her consideration, she at all times discovered her approach again to A&D.
A Modern York native, Leigh as soon as owned a restaurant within the metropolis, however quickly realized that she had a better connection to the design facet of proudly owning a restaurant than she did to the trade as a complete. It was when she accomplished a venture from begin to end that Leigh realized what her true calling was. “From the purpose the place I did my first restoration and transform, impartial from any purchasers’ choices or outdoors bias, I knew it was one thing I needed to do eternally,” she says.
Taylor Hahn + Amanda Leigh of Home of Rolison Photograph: Jenna Burke
In 2022, Leigh based the Los Angeles-based Home of Rolison with Taylor Hahn, her accomplice in enterprise and life. A design and improvement agency, the duo finds forgotten homes and restores each to its supposed magnificence. They’re recognized for creating areas that push the boundaries of innovation and seize the essence of upscale residing. Leigh celebrates her love of surprising and bespoke residing, and a few of her favorites are decommissioned firehouses – just like the one owned by Spike Lee.
As managing companions, Leigh and Hahn combine classic components with modern items that really feel curated and complicated. They continuously try to impart a signature luxurious aesthetic that can not be recreated elsewhere.
Whether or not Leigh is reimagining a Spanish Colonial property or a bungalow, she credit Hahn with offering unparalleled assist that has formed how she approaches her work. “Taylor conjures up me, and has modified my outlook creatively,” Leigh notes. “Our firm wouldn’t be what it’s if it wasn’t for our collaborative variations and our love as a complete.”
At this time, Amanda Leigh joins us for Friday 5!
Fuller Constructing The Flatiron, Modern York, 1910 by Irving Underhill Retrieved from the Library of Congress
The Flatiron constructing is an unbelievable piece of Modern York Metropolis structure. I’ve spent most of my grownup life in Modern York Metropolis, and couldn’t assist however be drawn to the historical past of this magnificence. Veronica Mainetti of Sorgente group has purchased again the constructing in items to revive it to residential employ and I couldn’t be happier about this endeavor!
Photograph: Courtesy of Addison
Final January we took a visit to the Grand Del Mar in San Diego, to have fun Taylor’s birthday, the place we made some extent to take a look at the handsome restaurant, Addison. I used to be blown away by the flavors, considerate choreography and their chef William Bradley is unbelievable. He’s a designer in his personal proper, and his canvas simply occurs to be edible. He invited us to tour us via his newly renovated kitchen and who knew Dekton may look so attractive.
Ross Farm Photograph: Lachlan Moore, courtesy of Studio Moore
3. Staircases
I’ve at all times been fascinated by staircases. They’ll have such a whimsical presence and the dance between engineering and design is so handsome and numerous. Even one thing so industrial with such immovable supplies just like the one on this photograph can have such a tender nature.
Photograph: Courtesy of Konstruction Group Inc.
4. Framing
Framing is an artwork, and grasp framers and carpenters are undervalued. How charming are the main points of this groin vault? The period of time it takes to dam via all these particulars is such a forceful reminder to go searching and take extra in.
Photograph: Courtesy of Sotheby’s
5. 427 Cobra
I grew up tinkering with automobiles and bikes and have developed a forceful fascination with how they work. The 427 Cobra is likely one of the most recognizable and iconic automobiles in American historical past. I’ve such an affinity for this automobile, though an authentic will run you between 1 to 2 million {dollars}, when you may even discover one.
Photograph: Gavin Cater
We love the household room at our Roscomare property. We used the colour “Cottage White” from Dunn Edwards, which actually introduced the area to life and the gigantic sliding doorways add in handsome pure daylight. Manufacturers proven embody: Dunn Edwards Paint, VESTAK, Olive Ateliers
Photograph: Nils Timm
The kitchen at Lloydcrest is considered one of our favourite kitchens. We used a crema marfil marble with a curved fluted edge to provide motion to the rook. Mixing paint and stain grade cabinetry helps the room really feel grounded and hot. We used an Ilve range, a daring airy fixture, and Lo and Co’s Viola {Hardware} to convey recent vitality to this area. Manufacturers proven embody: Plank {Hardware}, Ilve Stone, Lo and Co.
Photograph: Nils Timm
Our major suite at our Bluebird property. We repurposed the area to the best of the fireside as a lounge/den for a relaxed really feel. We curated items from The Knowledgeable, Olive Ateliers, Soho House, and different sourced antiques, which helped us juxtapose previous with novel. The mix of cedar wooden ceilings mirrored to hardwood white oak flooring makes you’re feeling such as you’re enveloped in heat. Manufacturers embody: The Knowledgeable, Olive Ateliers, Soho House
Photograph: Nils Timm
Our “blue toilet” at Bluebird. This toilet exudes an old-world European really feel. We began with the imaginative and prescient of the arched bathtub. We needed to usher in not solely coloration, however form and texture. We’ve so many shifting components in a single room making a monochromatic area that’s full of soul and energetic. Manufacturers embody: Restoration {Hardware}, Zia Tile, Portola Paints
Photograph: Gavin Cater
Our handsome Coldwater kitchen. This house is surrounded by the surroundings and fantastic thing about a Los Angeles canyon. We needed to seize the essence of nature and artwork on this area. We used two tones of stone to make the again counters stand out and the heat of wooden cabinetry to make the room really feel soulful. {Hardware} by Kingston Brass.
