A white slip covered shabby chic style sofa and ottoman give this Californian home a relaxed, comfortable feel while being spruced up with silk and silk velvet cushions. An antique lacquered chinese rice barrel doubles as a storage bin and side table. The sofa is flanked by a pair of early Deco jade standard lamps with cream silk shades which emit a soft warm light. The colours in the oriental silk rug change from a dark red and deep blue-y green to a soft light brick and shimmering silver depending on the time of day and the light.

The oversized painting, by Russian – American artist Anton Arkhipov, adds a fun, welcoming aspect and hints at a room not to be taken too seriously.