Architecture & Interiors — Osklo
Photography — Douglas Friedman, Sam Frost & Tyler Hogan
Hollywood Hills living often calls to mind sleek modernism and expansive glass walls. Yet Studio Osklo’s Cordell Drive Home offers something different — a quietly luxurious reinterpretation of Hollywood Regency, blending timeless elegance with inviting warmth.
Built in 1948 and rumored to be an original John Elgin Woolf, this 5,000-square-foot residence presents itself as a modern classic, its creamy white blocks edged in black composing a refined, understated façade.
Inside, light floods in through oversized casement windows, framing dual views east to downtown LA and west to Century City and the ocean beyond, a rare architectural gift in the Hills. Osklo’s design breathes through rift oak panelling, wide plank floors, and soft matte plaster walls that feel both tactile and timeless. Think old world Hollywood glamour meeting Scandinavian calm.
The palette is a masterclass in warmth and restraint: earthy taupes, creams, and soft browns set the stage for layers of velvet, boucle, and mohair, alongside natural stone with expressive marbling. Spaces feel curated but effortless, a delicate balance between bespoke Osklo furnishings and heirloom antiques that honour the home’s storied past.
Bedrooms offer sanctuary with plush textures and serene tones, while the primary suite is a beacon of luxury, with a dressing room, an indoor/outdoor shower, sweeping bathroom, and a terrace made for slow mornings.
The kitchen, robust and welcoming, is built for entertaining with an ease that belies its elegance. Living spaces unfold with openness and intimacy in perfect tandem, including a media room, pool table, and a bar primed for gatherings that linger.
Outside, the home’s outdoor living spaces are as thoughtfully designed as the interiors. A sleek pool commands attention. Adjacent to it, layered terraces create moments for both lively entertaining and peaceful retreat, framed by citrus trees and a few quintessential LA palms. The cobbled limestone motor court grounds the property with textural charm, balancing the home’s clean-lined architecture.
In all, Studio Osklo’s Cordell Drive residence is a masterclass in timeless design, a home that honours its storied past while embracing a modern, relaxed sophistication. It’s a place where classic Hollywood elegance meets thoughtful, considered living, creating a sanctuary that feels both utterly chic and welcomingly warm.
