Labor of Love

Manhattan Beach designer Jill Johnson tells us how she remade a rental mess into her dream cottage, one room at a time.

 

Master bedroom with bamboo chandelier, striped rug
Photographer Grey Crawford

Center Piece

CL: What single item completes a room, in your eyes?

JJ: Easy―a vintage bamboo chandelier. I have one in almost every room. My biggest coup is one that I found on the side of the road in Texas for $30. I painted it, and it was a s good as new―or better!

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Before master bedroom renovation

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Built-in sofa and kitchen island

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Master bedroom with bamboo chandelier, striped rug

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