Karen Hudson spends time in the lanai of her Los Angeles home, designed by her late grandfather Paul Revere Williams. His framed photograph sits on table. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
A stone and marble fireplace takes center stage in the living room of a Los Angeles home designed by Paul Revere Williams, an early architect to the stars. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
A staircase featuring brass gazelles is in the foyer of a home in Los Angeles designed by Paul Revere Williams. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
This Los Angeles house was designed by and home to architect Paul Revere Williams. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)