That Showcase Season : From Claremont to Camarillo, the Annual Design Houses Are Open for Tours
Each year, local designers around Southern California join forces to redecorate select older homes, which are then opened for tours. Proceeds from the tours benefit various charities. The Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee’s 23rd showcase home was built in 1916; it’s typical of many early California homes, incorporating aspects of several architectural styles. Situated on two acres, the 10,000-square-foot residence and its grounds have been completely redesigned by local interior and landscape designers. Above is a view of the guest bedroom, designed by Linda Merrifield Howard, ASID, of The Designing Women, La Canada Flintridge. All fabrics by Lee Jofa; furniture from Lee Jofa, Auerbach’s Custom Collections, Rattan Interiors and Scott Robinson; area rugs from Sewelson’s; flowers by Eiji’s. Proceeds from tours support the Los Angeles Philharmonic. At 700 Berkshire Road, La Canada Flintridge, the house is open to the public today through May 24; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets, $8; at the door $10. For information, call (818) 792-4661.
At left, the pool and patio area of the Sandpipers’ 13th Annual Design House, in Palos Verdes, was designed by Rolland Richenberg, ASID, of Interior Showrooms, Lomita. Ceramic wisteria sculpture by Barbara Beall Studio, Torrance. Other Southland Showcases
Through May 17: Sandpipers’ 13th Annual Design House, 1696 Via Coronel, Palos Verdes Estates. The home of former L.A. Raider, Lyle Alzado, this 22-room, 8,500-square-foot home is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; weekends, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Admission, $10. (213) 374-6177.
May 2-17: Claremont 9th Showcase House of Design, 544 West 10th St., Claremont. Benefits Children’s Home Society. The 4,500-square-foot Williamsburg-style house built in 1938 is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday till 9 p.m. Admission, $8. (714) 626-7455 or (714) 624-0540.
Through May 24: Ventura County Symphony League, Design House ‘87, 788 N. Wood Road, Camarillo. A working ranch house, built in the 1950s, is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission, $8. (805) 643-8646.
Through May 24: Whittier Design House ‘87, 7722 York Ave., Whittier. A Craftsman-style house built in 1911. Benefits Whittier Museum. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10. (213) 945-3871.
