Back to the hacienda: a 1920s home revived for a new century

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By David A. Keeps                             

Lucinda and David Schiff's home is a classic 1920s hacienda in Pacific Palisades designed by architect John Byers for the actor Lionel Atwill. The problem: Previous owners made additions that spoiled its simplicity. With help from a team of designers, the Schiffs have finished remodeling, redecorating and relandscaping the property in a way that's functional, fitting to their taste yet respectful of the original design. Architect <a href="http://wertheimer-architect.com/">Lewin Wertheimer</a> installed French doors leading from the courtyard up to the living room, brightening the interior while greatly improving the appearance of the house from the outside. See what it looked like before the renovation in the next photo ...

By David A. Keeps

( Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times )

Lucinda and David Schiff's home is a classic 1920s hacienda in Pacific Palisades designed by architect John Byers for the actor Lionel Atwill. The problem: Previous owners made additions that spoiled its simplicity. With help from a team of designers, the Schiffs have finished remodeling, redecorating and relandscaping the property in a way that's functional, fitting to their taste yet respectful of the original design. Architect Lewin Wertheimer installed French doors leading from the courtyard up to the living room, brightening the interior while greatly improving the appearance of the house from the outside. See what it looked like before the renovation in the next photo ...

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