Modern two-story white house with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by a green lawn and trees, during dusk.

Hudson House - Duplex Remodel

Los Angeles, CA

3,560 sf

Completed 2018

Photography by Stella

The Hudson House is a Modern Mediterranean-style custom 2-story residence located in Beverly Grove, California, with two units.

A modern white two-story house with black window frames and balcony railings, brown awnings over the front doors, surrounded by a lush landscaped yard with a tree, green grass, and shrubs. There is a sidewalk and a black car parked in the driveway, with a cat walking nearby.
Modern two-story white house with large windows, black balcony railings, and exterior lighting, situated on a green lawn during twilight.

Architecture & Interior Design in Los Angeles for a Duplex including Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining & Living Room

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and light wood flooring. Contains a white island with dark wood stools, open shelving, and hexagonal tile backsplash. Well-lit with pendant and recessed lights.

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The Hudson House demonstrates JH2's expertise as architects who specialize in home remodeling and Mediterranean-style renovations throughout Los Angeles.

Located in Beverly Grove, this 3,560-square-foot dual-unit residence showcases our approach to thoughtful expansion, preserving the original first-floor perimeter while building upward to create additional living space and enhanced aesthetic appeal.

Modern living room and open kitchen area with stairs, plants, and contemporary furniture.
Bright open-concept living and dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and large windows. Features a round dining table with white slipcovered chairs, a chandelier overhead, a curved sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. Decor includes framed pictures on the wall, potted plants, and curtains.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble island, geometric tile backsplash, stainless steel stove, and open shelving with plants and jars

Duplex Remodeling in Los Angeles: Two Units, One Cohesive Design

The first-floor perimeter of the home is preserved and extended to upgrade the living spaces, creating more space and enhancing aesthetic appeal.

Upon entrance, beautiful drought-resistant plants line the stairway path up to a Classic Modern Mediterranean exterior of smooth white stucco accompanied by beautifully crafted rustic wooden doors, large glass windows, and warm burgundy awnings.

Outdoor patio with white cushioned seating, a dark wicker coffee table with red candles, and a patterned blue and white rug, covered by a wooden pergola casting striped shadows, leading into a modern indoor living space with white walls, artwork, and glass-paneled doors.
Bright bedroom with large sliding glass door leading to outdoor patio, bed with colorful pillows and yellow blanket, small bedside tables with lamps, armchair, and wooden floor.
Outdoor balcony with white brick wall, black wicker sofa with white cushions and striped pillows, black wicker coffee table with red decorations, patterned outdoor rug, wooden pergola, and view of neighborhood with trees and power lines.

The master suite at the north-end of the second story portion of the home provides an amazing view of the city, which combines natural light and luxe white tones that allows for the shaping of one’s personal aesthetic or maintaining a minimal vibe.

Walk out of the window-paned doors and arrive at the vista of a bird’s eye view of the large courtyard and juxtaposed wooden paneling that lets in just the right amount of sunlight to lounge about outdoors.

Just inside, sits the large master bath with a dual vanity.

Modern bathroom with white marble walls, a large mirror, two white vessel sinks, a bathtub, a window letting in natural light, and a green plant in a brown pot.
Modern bathroom with white marble walls and floors, a large window, a wooden vanity with two vessel sinks, a large mirror, a bathtub, and lighting fixtures above the mirror.

The windows themselves are arranged around the home and each room allows for environmentally friendly natural light to be let in at a multitude of angles around the space, illuminating and creating an active yet cozy atmosphere all while being sustainable.

Open-concept living room and kitchen with modern decor, featuring a gray sectional sofa, glass coffee table, purple armchair, large potted plant, dining table with black chairs, and white kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, marble island with green apples, black dining chairs, and a modern chandelier in a bright room with large windows and hardwood floors.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with green apples, pendant lights, and a geometric tile backsplash.

Commercial Portfolio

Modern skyscraper with glass facade in a city, surrounded by trees and other tall buildings, under a blue sky with clouds.
A tall modern building with glass windows and balconies against a clear blue sky.