When I was in LA last week I got to sneak away from work for a bit to hit up LA’s design district and browse some of the amazing antique stores and showrooms scattered up and down La Cienega. One of the showrooms on my must-visit list was Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design. I love Ron Woodson & Jaime Rummerfield’s design aesthetic. Their signature style combines California modern with old Hollywood vintage to create a look they’ve dubbed “Modage“. I’ve seen many different incarnations of their ever-changing showroom in pictures, as I’m sure many of you have, but seeing the space in person was so incredibly inspiring. The rooms were GORGEOUS! It made me want to go straight home and re-decorate my apartment! Below are some photos I took of the place…
This is the main “living room.” Love! The black fireplace, moldings and chandeliers make the room feel very dramatic while the purple velvet sofa and pink jacquard throw pillows add a feminine touch. This room is so glam! The entire showroom, including the above space, is filled with re-done antique and vintage pieces mixed in with items from Ron & Jamie’s Woods & Fields line. The photography on the walls is by an up-and-coming LA photographer named April Brimer. The modernity of these photos is striking against the more classic furniture styles and decorative elements in the room.
One of Woodson & Rummerfield’s more prominently featured items is this stunning chesterfield style “Aristocrat” sofa. The luscious velvet fabric…the tufting…the Louis-esque legs…the beautiful color…all so perfect! And so chic! I envision some stylish woman with a glass of champagne in hand wearing a dress and high heels sitting cross legged on this sofa while tossing her head back and laughing at something hilarious. Seems like a fitting scenario for such a regal looking sofa! And don’t you just love the series of Brimer photographs of the girl in the yellow dress above the sideboard? I do!
This is W & R’s “Through The Looking Glass” chair. This beautiful wingback chair is the perfect example of how Ron & Jamie use just the right fabrics to make a more traditional piece of furniture to seem ultra modern. I forgot who makes the fabric but I love it.
I also really love this chair here. Another classic wingback style…this time with tufting and nail head detail…made to look more contemporary with white vinyl upholstery. Yup…I said vinyl. The designers opted for this as an eco-conscious alternative to leather. The chair, with its more petite frame, was designed with women in mind.
I love really creative pieces that are a bit out-of-the-box. This cute little chandelier is made of vintage crystal wine glasses and goblets. Very cool. I’ve never seen anything like it!
I noticed a kitchy little collection of interesting porcelain lady heads scattered all over the showroom. You can see them in the photos above. The top two photos are from the main room and the bottom photo shows a few lady heads positioned around the mirror above this chinoiserie cabinet in the entryway. I love the gold Florence Broadhurst wallpaper featured on the in the bottom photo. This is also seen framed within the moldings in the main room.
A view of the main room from a different angle. I really like the portraits at the top of the bookcase.
Lots more eye candy in the photo above of the showroom’s “dining room”. The red bamboo chairs add such punch and I love love love that table. I swear, I could just pack a bag and move right into this place! The best part about my visit was that Ron & Jamie’s super nice business partner Tom happened to be there and was kind enough to show me around and give me the scoop on some of the projects Ron & Jamie have been working on. One exciting venture in the works is a new book called High Style, slated to be released this Fall. A little blurb about the book reads: “From Palm Springs to the Hollywood Hills, features on vintage furnishings and flea market finds complement the stories behind the fabulous rooms they’ve created. With over 300 stunning photographs, High Style packs all the glamour of Los Angeles-where modern fashion meets Hollywood antique-into a book as attractive to display as it is compelling to read.” Another book to add to my wish list and I can’t wait for it to hit the shelves! You can read more about it here.
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Love the Through The Looking Glass chair. Fab!!
Love the Through The Looking Glass chair. Fab!!
This place is sooo FANTASTIC and that Lavender colored CHESTERFIELD …I want it!
Jen Ramos
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This place is sooo FANTASTIC and that Lavender colored CHESTERFIELD …I want it!
Jen Ramos
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ron & jaime are my designers. they are FAB-U-LOUS!
Thank you for this post!! I really love their store and chesterfield sofas are among my favourite sofas ever! I love theirs! First time I’ve heard of them, thank you for the introduction.
Karen
love your blog!!!
I hope you don’t mind, I borrowed one of your photos to post about Woodson & Rummerfield’s tonight. I really really love their style!!
Karen
Oh I just remembered one more photo so 2 in total. One will be part of the 2nd or 3rd post.
Hi Everyone…thanks so much for your comments! W&R are so fabulous! My two favorite pieces are that chesterfield and the looking glass chair. I will definitely be doing another W&R post in the near future so stay tuned!
Hi Karen–No worries…as long as I’m credited appropriately it’s all good. I saw your part 1 post which I enjoyed and I appreciate the mention! So thanks!
Wow- thank you so much for this insiders tour! I’ve only seen their website, so it’s great to see pics at these angles!
Hi Michelle–Isn’t the place amazing?! Seeing everything in person was so inspiring!
I adore the Looking Glass chair! Have a wonderful holiday!
xxx-Gina 🙂
I adore the Looking Glass Chair. Have a wonderful holiday!
xxx-Gina 🙂
I love every room you have posted. I love all of the beautiful pictures of your home specially the chandelier that made of vintage crystal wine glasses and goblets! Your decorating style is so delightful!
Paula M