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Rather than designing a kitchen that felt brand-new, Bridgid Williams set out to create one with the character of a home that had evolved over time. Inspired by the relaxed charm of English unfitted kitchens and the indoor-outdoor ease of California living, she conceived a 12-foot island meant to resemble an antique worktable reclaimed for the home. Positioned opposite pocket glass doors, the piece anchors the space between garden and kitchen. Baskets from the client’s mother line the island’s lower shelf, deepening the room’s sense of continuity and personal history.
Transom windows, open shelving, and brass rails keep the space feeling airy while lending it the utility of an old-world scullery. The terracotta floors, meanwhile, became an unexpected labor of love: After the imported tiles arrived too smooth and pale, the homeowners spent weeks hand-finishing each one with linseed oil to achieve the rich, timeworn effect they had imagined—embedding their own care and craftsmanship into the final personality of their home.
FAST FACTS
Designer: Bridgid Williams
Architect: Peter Vincent Architects
Location: Los Angeles, California
The Space: A four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom Craftsman-style home across 4,500 square feet
KITCHEN
A cheerful yellow island anchors this light-filled space.
Nothing in this space is meant to remain perfect. For clients who embrace a lived-in feel, Williams paired a butcher-block island in Farrow & Ball Octagon Yellow with honed Calacatta Bella marble and hand-finished terracotta tiles, all designed to richen with age.
Transom windows draw in sunlight while maintaining privacy from the house next door. The floor tiles arrived looking nothing like expected, so they installed them upside down. Part display, part utility, the corner shelf stows art and everyday essentials.
BREAKFAST NOOK
Vintage furnishings lend the feel of a room collected over time.
A built-in banquette softens the scale of the expansive kitchen, creating a cozy spot for everyday meals around a vintage French tilt-top table. Though intimate in size, the breakfast nook feels connected to the outdoors, thanks to a massive LaCantina door that opens the room almost entirely to the courtyard beyond.
DINING ROOM
Generous seating accommodates the couple's frequent guests.
Good design isn't always about opening everything up. Here (see opening image), a custom partition defines the dining room without closing it off. Repeating arched details connect it to the kitchen, while glass-front cabinetry showcases family heirlooms. “We wanted each space to feel distinctly its own,” says Williams, “but still create that visual connection.” The dining area itself is layered with antique and vintage pieces, and the soothing palette continues throughout the home.
ENTRY
The home’s welcome blends timeless craftsmanship with modern living.
Though newly built, the home was designed to feel as though it had evolved over time. The Dutch door, traditional transoms, and carefully sourced hardware establish that sense of permanence from the moment guests arrive. “We were committed to the detail,” says Williams, “and it's the little things that really have a lot of character.”
LIVING ROOM
Comfort, not excess, defines the home's primary gathering space.
Though expansive, the living room never feels over-furnished. Williams intentionally left breathing room, relying on thoughtful furniture placement, natural light, and views of the courtyard to create a space that feels both grand and intimate. “Being strategic and not just having things for the sake of having them” was key to the home's design, she says.
FOYER
Thoughtfully placed seating makes the foyer feel like a room in its own right.
Rather than leaving the foyer as a pass-through, Williams carved out an intimate seating area that overlooks the courtyard. “It makes it feel like a room rather than a hallway,” she says, a philosophy that shaped the home's generous floor plan from the very first step inside.
KID’S ROOM
Built-in beds create room to grow without sacrificing charm.
Designed for two sisters to share, the room centers on custom built-in beds that maximize floor space while creating cozy, tucked-away retreats. Farrow & Ball's Dead Salmon gives the space a warm, cocooning quality that's just as inviting for bedtime stories as it is for sleepovers.
PRIMARY BEDROOM
Soft textures and natural light create a peaceful retreat.
Williams resisted the temptation to oversize the private rooms, instead creating a primary bedroom that feels serene, light-filled, and deeply connected to the landscape beyond. A balcony extends the room outdoors, overlooking the central courtyard and pool.
POWDER BATH
An antique dresser doubles as a one-of-a-kind vanity.
Unlike the rest of the home's light-filled interiors, the powder room embraces rich color and pattern. An antique dresser repurposed as a vanity, checkerboard stone floors, and old-world plumbing fixtures give the small space outsized personality.
GUEST ROOM
Poolside views make every stay feel like a vacation.
Open directly to the courtyard and pool, the guest suite offers visitors a private retreat while remaining connected to the heart of the home. Natural materials and a restrained palette continue the warm, easygoing spirit found throughout the residence.
About the Designer
Bridgid Williams is the founder and principal of Bridgid Williams Interior Design. After studying environmental design and interior design, she launched her residential practice with a focus on creating homes that feel deeply personal, balancing modern sensibilities with a reverence for craftsmanship, history, and nostalgia. By layering custom details, vintage finds, and meaningful heirlooms, Williams designs interiors that feel collected over time.
