Soft Lighting and Incredible Views Set the Tone in This Silver Lake Home

These stylish midcentury elements speak to their inspirations—the Eames House and Usonian homes—but it was important to the couple that the space didn’t feel museum-like. Their large, carefully curated art collection adds Todd and Rachel’s distinct personalities to the space, along with the aforementioned array of plants. For the latter, they turned to Sunset Nursery, also located in Silver Lake, “which has all different types of wild and weird alien-looking plants,” Todd says. “We love the more graphic-looking plants that bring color and pattern and personality to the space, but also still have love for the classic fiddle-leaf fig.” 

As for the art collection, an assortment of ceramics made by Rachel herself are presented, plus works by friends and other ceramicists who inspire her, like Ben Medansky, Leah Fraser, and Jim McDowell. Like most of the home’s decor, these are constantly being rearranged to keep the environs fresh, especially the ceramics made by Rachel, which she often sells and gives away. Paintings by Jessalyn Brooks, Miles Debas, Irene Royo, Tomaz Azevedo Capobianco, and a framed lithograph by Laila Tara H., add color and dimension throughout the space. “We look for art that brings us joy, and that keeps you coming back for another look,” Rachel explains. “But mostly we want things that feel good to exist in our space.”