BEFORE

The pre-renovation foyer.

AFTER

Today, the foyer is dazzling with an Italian chandelier, antique French Empire console table, and Tabriz rug.

Sources:
Rug (antique, Tabriz): Bonham's San Francisco, bonhams.com.
Console (antique, French Empire parcel-gilt and ebonized mahogany): Bonham's Los Angeles, bonhams.com.
Side chairs (antique): owner's collection.
Chandelier (Italian): John Nelson Antiques, 310/652-2103.
Fabric for striped silk shades: The Silk Trading Co., 888/745-5302, silktrading.com.
Sculpture: Jorge Marin, jorgemarin.com.
Urn on table (antique): Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.
Siena Scagliola column (antique): Christie's London, christies.com.
Urn on pedestal (Georgian ebonized mahogany urn, antique): Sotheby's New York, sothebys.com.
Wall paint ("Dayroom Yellow" #233); trim color ("Pointing" #2003): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Ceiling paint ("Riviera Terrace" #WW50): Ralph Lauren Paint, 800/379-7656, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Carpet on stairway (wool sisal): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.

The fantastical detailing of the French Empire console table.

Sources:
Console (antique, French Empire parcel-gilt and ebonized mahogany): Bonham's Los Angeles, bonhams.com.

BEFORE

The pre-renovation living room.

AFTER

Curvaceous Avery Boardman sofas face a shagreen-and-cast-bronze coffee table designed by Timothy Corrigan.

Sources:
Rug (Persian Kerman, c. 1920): Doris Leslie Blau, 212/586-5511, dorisleslieblau.com.
Plaster ceiling: Hyde Park Mouldings, 631/752-7837, hyde-park.com.
Sofas ("Barrymore" #605): Avery Boardman, 800/634-6647, averyboardman.com.
Sofa fabric ("Vicarrio Silk Damask"/Champagne (#22240): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Cord trim (small cable #PV79917-214): Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com.
Blue pillows ("Posh Velvet"/Cerulean #26109-505, discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Striped pillows ("Delamont" #NCF3540/06, by Nina Campbell): Osborne & Little, 877/322-7420, osborneandlittle.com.
Damask pillow ("Raphael Damask"/Blue #190462.00, discontinued): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Trim on striped pillow and damask pillow (#33031-9606, Linea Collection, discontinued): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Armchairs ("Camden Chair"); bench ("Brighton Bench"): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Chair fabric ("Menam"/Lead #1058-17): Jim Thompson, 800/262-0336, jimthompsonfabrics.com.
Bench fabric ("Sonia Velvet"/Slate #34156-3): Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com.
Bench trim (#31280-9610, Antica Collection): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Drapery ("Evita"/Spa #8354): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Coffee table ("Doheny Table," Shagreen and cast bronze): Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com/antiques.
Piano bench ("Ployant Bench"): Therien Studio Workshops, studioworkshops.com.
Piano-bench fabric ("Velluto Spina"/Beige #BL032-3742): Christopher Hyland Inc., 212/688-6121, christopherhyland.net.
Chenille brush fringe: Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Octagonal table (Regency, mahogany and satinwood): Sotheby's New York, sothebys.com.
Garden urns (antique): Christie's Paris, christies.com.
Columns (antique, walnut and giltwood): Bruun Rasmussen, Auctioneers, Copenhagen, bruun-rassmussen.dk. Starburst mirror: Paris flea market.
Mantel design (by Timothy Corrigan, modified from Chateau du Groussay, France): Timothy Corrigan Inc., 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.
Millwork: JW Custom Woodwork, 818/834-0194.
Vases on mantel (antique, blue-and-white delft jars): Christie's London, christies.com.
Flowers: Silver Birches, Pasadena, CA; 626/796-1431, silverbirches.net.
Accessories: Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com/antiques.
Wall-and-trim paint ("Dorset Cream" #68): Farrow & ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Ceiling paint ("Riviera Terrace" #WW50): Ralph Lauren Paint, 800/379-7656, ralphlaurenhome.com.

A plain door between the foyer and living room was recast as an elegantly trimmed arch. Another door was added (between the two griffin tables) to connect the living room and the library.

Sources:
Griffin tables (painted and parcel-gilt Regency console table with white marble top): Christie's London, christies.com.
Oil painting (Tim Robinson, by Aaron Smith): Koplin Del Rio Gallery, 310/836-9055. koplindelrio.com.
Frame (custom): Vandeuren Archival framing, 323/874-0008, vandeuren.com.
Wedgwod basalt urn; marble columns (antique): Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.
Vase (sterling silver): Odiot, Paris, odiot.com.
Flowers: Silver Birches, Pasadena, CA; 626/796-1431, silverbirches.net.

BEFORE

The pre-renovation dining room.

AFTER

Hollywood glam rules in the dining room with a gold-leaf ceiling and chairs designed by Billy Haines covered in Clarence House coral velvet.

Sources:
Table (antique, mahogany and ormolu): Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, bruun-rasmussen.dk.
Dining chairs (William "Billy" Haines, from the Jack Warner estate, c. 1950): Christie's Los Angeles, christies.com.
Chair fabric ("Castellamonte Velvet"/Rose #33877-3): Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com.
Trim (#31181-9242, discontinued): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Side chairs (antique); wire jardinière (antique, Victorian); pair of Papal reliquaries (antique); sterling silver candlesticks: owner's collection.
Fabric on side chair ("Pavelkodot"/Coral); fabric on chandelier shades: The Silk Trading Co., 888/745-5302, silktrading.com.
Trim on side chair (discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Chandelier (antique): Drouot, Paris, drouot.com.
Area rug (antique, Tabriz): Sotheby's Amsterdam, sothebys.com.
Drapery ("Kajana" #1983-4, by Sahco): Bergamo Fabrics, 914/665-0800, bergamofabrics.com.
Drapery trim (#33077-9377, Aurora Collection): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Sideboard (antique, Sheraton): owner's collection.
Dinnerware ("Imari"): Royal Crown Derby, royalcrownderby.co.uk.
Linens: Timothy Corrigan Home, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.
Flowers: Silver Birches, Pasadena, CA; 626/796-1431, silverbirches.net.
Sconces (antique): flea-market find.
Walls ("Porcelain"/Celadon #PN-8): Silk Dynasty Inc., 650/903-0078, silkdynasty.com.
Ceiling wallpaper ("Gold Leaf"): Zuber Inc, 212/486-9226, zuber.fr.
Trim paint ("Vert de Terre" #234, and "Sand" #45): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Ceiling centerpiece (#464): Fischer & Jirouch, fischerandjirouch.com.
Mirror; accessories: Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com/antiques.

The dining room's gold-leaf ceiling and 18th-century Italian chandelier suspended from a starburst plaster medallion.

BEFORE

The pre-renovation breakfast room.

AFTER

A hand-blocked Zuber wall covering depicting a French landscape enhances the breakfast room's connection to the outdoors. An octagonal Stark rug and antique table echo the shape of the room.

Sources:
Wallpaper ("Balustrade" and "Les Lontains" in Verdure): Zuber Inc, 212/486-9226, zuber.fr.
Ceiling paint ("Borrowed Light" #235); trim paint ("Pointing" #2003): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Table (antique, William IV, rosewood): Sotheby's London, sothebys.com.
Chairs (antique, French Restoration, mahogany): Christie's Paris, christies.com.
Chair-seat fabric ("Dorset"/ Green, discontinued): Pindler & Pindler Inc., 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Chandelier (early 20th-century, Murano, Venice): owner's collection.
China: Hermès New York, 212/751-3181, hermes.com.
Flowers: Silver Birches, Pasadena, CA; 626/796-1431, silverbirches.net.
Rug ("Wilkes"/Yellow); rug border ("Kristen"/Yellow): Stark Carpet Corp., 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.

BEFORE

The pre-renovation library.

AFTER

The library is where homeowners Bill Cohen and Tim Robinson--and, evidently, bulldog Bess--spend much of their leisure time. Furniture is covered in easy-care material, including Pindler & Pindler fabrics on the sofa and armchairs and Larsen's Panama Wheat on the Schumacher ottoman.

Sources:
Sofa: owner's collection.
Sofa fabric ("Moidore"/Goldenrod #9784): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Sofa pillows ("Mirande Velvet Dam¬ask"/Evergreen, discontinued): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Sofa pillows ("Broderick" #3, discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Roman-shade fabric (in Antique Green #26545-006): Scalamandré, 800/932-4361, scalamandre.com.
Armchairs ("Classic Roll Arm Chair" #110): Monte Allen Collection, 310/207-7676, monteallen.com.
Fabric ("Cavalier" #5786): Pindler & Pindler Inc., 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Trim ("Lilibet Small Rope with tape"/Green, Apricot #30309-m46, discontinued): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Pillows on armchairs ("Broderick" #3, discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Trim (#33039-9831, discontinued): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Ottoman/coffee table ("St. James"): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Panama"/Wheat #8691-05, by Larsen, discontinued): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Rug (antique, Indian): Christie's New York, christies.com.
Painting (Greed, by Carlos Amaraz): owner's collection.
Lamp (antique): Paris flea market.
Lampshade: The Silk Trading Co., 888/745-5302, silktrading.com.
Accessories: Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.

The library desk is 19th-century French Rosewood, purchased through Sotheby's.

Sources:
Desk (antique): Sotheby's London, sothebys.com.
Rug (antique, Indian): Christie's New York, christies.com.

BEFORE

The pre-renovation backyard.

AFTER

Landscaped terraces and lattice fences and arbors from Walpole Woodworkers surround a backyard swimming pool.

Sources:
Pergola: Walpole Woodworkers, 800/343-6948, walpolewoodworkers.com.

Homeowners Bob Cohen (standing with bulldog Harry) and Tim Robinson (seated with Bess).

Interior designer Timothy Corrigan

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Hollywood Before & After

Timothy Corrigan gives a Hollywood home a glamorous update

Written by Amy Elbert
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AFTER

The library is where homeowners Bill Cohen and Tim Robinson--and, evidently, bulldog Bess--spend much of their leisure time. Furniture is covered in easy-care material, including Pindler & Pindler fabrics on the sofa and armchairs and Larsen's Panama Wheat on the Schumacher ottoman.

Sources:
Sofa: owner's collection.
Sofa fabric ("Moidore"/Goldenrod #9784): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Sofa pillows ("Mirande Velvet Dam¬ask"/Evergreen, discontinued): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Sofa pillows ("Broderick" #3, discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Roman-shade fabric (in Antique Green #26545-006): Scalamandré, 800/932-4361, scalamandre.com.
Armchairs ("Classic Roll Arm Chair" #110): Monte Allen Collection, 310/207-7676, monteallen.com.
Fabric ("Cavalier" #5786): Pindler & Pindler Inc., 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Trim ("Lilibet Small Rope with tape"/Green, Apricot #30309-m46, discontinued): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Pillows on armchairs ("Broderick" #3, discontinued): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Trim (#33039-9831, discontinued): Houlès, 310/652-6171, houles.com.
Ottoman/coffee table ("St. James"): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Panama"/Wheat #8691-05, by Larsen, discontinued): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Rug (antique, Indian): Christie's New York, christies.com.
Painting (Greed, by Carlos Amaraz): owner's collection.
Lamp (antique): Paris flea market.
Lampshade: The Silk Trading Co., 888/745-5302, silktrading.com.
Accessories: Timothy Corrigan Antiques, 323/525-1802, timothy-corrigan.com.

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