today we’re visiting a neighbor of mine here on the east side of L.A., paige geffen who i believe i first discovered through her inspiring instagram feed. paige is an interior designer and stylist, who also works in the realm of creative consulting and art direction. she shares her beautifully serene new echo park home with her partner, Jeff, and their rescue dog Joni (named after none other than one of my personal heroes, Joni Mitchell). though they moved in quite recently, paige has put her design skills to work and has done an amazing job of creating a minimalist, but cozy and enviable art-filled home. let’s have a look!
What’s your favorite feature in your home?
The credenza and all of the objects on it (and art above it). It became the feature of the space as soon as we brought it in.
Is there anything you collect?
Art. We have tons of art (and many pieces unframed just laying in piles). I just started to collect pottery, and we have a pretty big camera collection (thanks to Jeff). I also sort of collect rugs. I blame this on too many trips to the flea market. If I could collect anything impractical – it would be chairs. I love chairs.
What’s the easiest way for you to find inspiration?
Not to force it. To be in a stress-free place, where I can truly be present. A trip up to Big Sur will always do the trick.
What is your idea of a perfect day in the city?
Brunch at Ostrich Farm followed by a walk around the neighborhood (which always includes a lot of people watching). Next, maybe sitting in a cafe and journaling, taking Joni on a walk around Echo Park Lake, and then coming home to cook dinner while dancing to some great tunes.
Who would you like to sit down to drinks or tea with?
This is hard. Right now, Nina Simone, Bill Murray, and Miranda July are coming to mind (random collection of people, haha). Oh, and Greta Gerwig. I adore her and would love to meet her someday.
Do you have a guilty pleasure or indulgence?
I’m not guilty about it, but I’ve recently been indulging in a Honey Mamas chocolate every single day. I don’t eat refined sugar, so it’s the perfect treat for me (although, it’s becoming quite an expensive habit).
What’s souvenir did you bring back from your last trip?
Hmm, I’m blanking, which means I haven’t been traveling enough! I go up to Montecito/Santa Barbara often, and we always bring home something from the garden. Most recently – grapefruit.
What is your idea of living hell?
Driving with no music!
What are some of your favorite instagram feeds?
@sadieculb, @alexadela_cruz, @lesirirome, @xosubrina, @bertabernad_home, @deijistudios, and @rachelsaundersceramics — too many more.
• photography by lauren moore.
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i LOVE that magazine holder amd have been looking for something just like it. Do you mind sharing where it’s from?
Hi Tricia! The magazine holder is from Ferm Living. You can order it online from their website! x
Thanks so much!
Beautiful home! Can i ask where you go your wicker bar chairs and wood cordenza? Thanks!
Hi Cat! The counter stools are from HK Living (a company based in The Netherlands). If you are looking for bar height stools, Bloomingville has ones that are very similar! The wooden credenza is a vintage piece, made in the late fifties/early 60s. Try flea markets or Craigslist!
Best of luck!
Love the clean, natural colors in this home.
I couldn’t help but notice the big pots on top of the bedroom wardrobe. Having been though a few quakes here in SoCal that threw my stuff around, I’m more cautious these days, especially with things that are stored up high.
I love the black wardrobe in the bedroom. Where is it from? -Kirsten
Hi Kirsten, thanks! It’s vintage, and I repurposed it (it was painted light/sage green when I found it). You can try looking on Craigslist for wardrobes/armoires or heading to some local thrift/antique shops. Hope this helps!
What a lovely home you have, Paige! I love the little sketches by your bed! I’ve got stacks of my own art ticked various places, need to get more on other folks’ walls! (Yes, I do hang what I have room for, and my son-in law recently grabbed five of my pieces for their bedroom!)
What a lovely home you have, Paige! I love the little sketches by your bed!
I’ve got stacks of my own art tucked various places, need to get more on other folks’ walls! (Yes, I do hang what I have room for, and my son-in law recently framed five of my pieces for their bedroom!)
I just had to comment on your amazing space! Every corner is a gem. I too am a hoarder of textiles and ceramics. Do you mind sharing where you got that lovely stack of dinner plates with the upturned edges? They are perfection!
Thank you so much for sharing! Your home is stunning.
Thank you for the kind words, Gabriela! The plates are from Bloomingville –
here is the direct link: https://www.bloomingville.us/10–Barbara-Plate-A27104034/
Thank you so much for the response Paige!
You just saved me hours of Internet scouring!
Hi Paige! Lovely space!! If you don’t mind sharing- where did you get that amazing grey pendant/flushmount light? That is incredible!!!
Hi Jessica – thank you! It’s from a company called Tech Lighting. Here is the link on Allmodern: https://www.allmodern.com/Karam-1-Light-Mini-Pendant-TLG3902.html
It comes in two sizes, and the one I have is the larger size. Hope this helps!