Family and Community Art Merge in an Architect's Home
The beauty of California's Ojai Valley has attracted countless artists who've turned the area into a hub of creativity with laid-back appeal. So when architect Jeffrey Weinstein and his wife, Wendy, were looking to get out of Los Angeles and find a place where they could raise their boys, Ojai came calling.
But the town's allure didn't fully grip the couple until after they built their contemporary-meets-rural house from the ground up, and Jeff commissioned a local artist to paint an expansive mural of Ojai in his kitchen. The experience hooked the Weinsteins on the local arts scene, leading them to open their home to the public and create an in-house gallery, called Ojai Gallery 353, that showcases artwork made by the community.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Wendy and Jeff Weinstein, and sons Elijah and Josh
Location: Ojai, California
Size: 2,500 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms
Cost: $300 per square foot
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In the living room, sleek, modern furniture contrasts with a stone fireplace for a contemporary-meets-rural style that's a hallmark of the property's design, both inside and out.
Since parts of the home are open to the public for gallery space, tile floors provide a more durable surface, while wood flooring and carpet are used in the private areas.
Sofas: LC2 Petit Modele; coffee table: Mortise & Tenon; rug: Plummers
by Shannon Malone »
Large windows fill the living room with light, making it an ideal space for displaying artwork. The home's gallery shows mainly classic art with a focus on traditional landscapes.
The sofa table holds informational brochures regarding the gallery and greets guests as they walk in the front door.
by Shannon Malone »
The lower level of the living room includes a tucked-away library space, surrounded by large windows with lush views.
The library, with 20-foot ceilings, is Wendy's favorite spot in the home to catch some alone time or hang out with her family. "Despite the height, the space feels cozy and warm," she says.
by Shannon Malone »
The Weinsteins' decorating philosophy is simple: clean lines and low maintenance, with durable finishes, like the cherrywood seen here on the stair rails.
by Shannon Malone »
The kitchen and dining room have rows of hanging track lighting.
Jeff's favorite spot in the home is the kitchen counter seat against the division between the kitchen and the dining room. "I can see out the front and rear of my home, eat and drink, spend time with my family and watch TV for hours on end," he says.
Bar stools: Crate & Barrel
But the town's allure didn't fully grip the couple until after they built their contemporary-meets-rural house from the ground up, and Jeff commissioned a local artist to paint an expansive mural of Ojai in his kitchen. The experience hooked the Weinsteins on the local arts scene, leading them to open their home to the public and create an in-house gallery, called Ojai Gallery 353, that showcases artwork made by the community.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Wendy and Jeff Weinstein, and sons Elijah and Josh
Location: Ojai, California
Size: 2,500 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms
Cost: $300 per square foot
by Shannon Malone »
In the living room, sleek, modern furniture contrasts with a stone fireplace for a contemporary-meets-rural style that's a hallmark of the property's design, both inside and out.
Since parts of the home are open to the public for gallery space, tile floors provide a more durable surface, while wood flooring and carpet are used in the private areas.
Sofas: LC2 Petit Modele; coffee table: Mortise & Tenon; rug: Plummers
by Shannon Malone »
Large windows fill the living room with light, making it an ideal space for displaying artwork. The home's gallery shows mainly classic art with a focus on traditional landscapes.
The sofa table holds informational brochures regarding the gallery and greets guests as they walk in the front door.
by Shannon Malone »
The lower level of the living room includes a tucked-away library space, surrounded by large windows with lush views.
The library, with 20-foot ceilings, is Wendy's favorite spot in the home to catch some alone time or hang out with her family. "Despite the height, the space feels cozy and warm," she says.
by Shannon Malone »
The Weinsteins' decorating philosophy is simple: clean lines and low maintenance, with durable finishes, like the cherrywood seen here on the stair rails.
by Shannon Malone »
The kitchen and dining room have rows of hanging track lighting.
Jeff's favorite spot in the home is the kitchen counter seat against the division between the kitchen and the dining room. "I can see out the front and rear of my home, eat and drink, spend time with my family and watch TV for hours on end," he says.
Bar stools: Crate & Barrel
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