Step into Villa Vallombrosa — the home of writer and interior decorator Annie Kelly, where every corner feels like a curated museum and holds a story of famed former tenants.
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Nestled within the iconic Hollywood landscape, Villa Vallombrosa is a historical cultural monument built in the 1920’s that was once home to New York socialite and antiquitarian Eleanor Dewitt. It’s Tuscan Venetian style exudes timeless elegance and a rich tapestry of history, as it sits perched above Watsonia Terrace in the historic Whitley Heights area of Los Angeles. Annie and her husband, renowned photographer Tim Street-Porter, have preserved its original charm while infusing it with their own unique narrative.
From the intricate details of the curved, concrete facade to the whimsical charm of the Juliette balcony, each element has been lovingly maintained to honor the home’s heritage. It is a treasure trove of antiques and mementos gathered from their world travels.
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34 Comments
Wish we could have seen the kitchen!
All the outdoor areas are hidden from each other..makes for really magical surroundings..complimenting this beautiful home..🌳❤️🌿
The choice and use of fabrics is genius.
This one of the nicest and most elegant houses, interiors and gardens on youtube. I’d rather have it in Spain or Italy but hey, combined with a pied-a-terre in Napels, Rome, Milan and Madrid I’ll get by.
I drooled through the entire video;
The house is beautiful. So too is Annie's jewellery, I wonder if anyone knows anything about the rings and bracelets she is wearing ??? Divine!
It is the most stunning house! Fully worthy of Annie and Tim! Thank you so much for a very memorable tour!
Oh my goodness, it is such a treat to sit down with a cup of tea and watch this. This lady is FASCINATING. of course i love the house tour but she's so interesting i could have just listened to her talking with all her stories. I just love homes like this – with history and gorgeous pieces collected throughout her life and travels. so much to look at!!!!
Thank you for opening your home Annie Kelly, which looks positively dreamy. I love the colour palette, sweeping style of the architecture and the high ceilings. The inner courtyard is enchanting. I am going to seek out your books. Thank you again.
Lovely just in the middle of decorating trying to reduce!
The Egyptian textile, what a find! It anchors the room. Homeowner is lovely.
One of the best Homeworthy episodes that is both historic and architecturally nuanced for Hollywood Hills. Loved all the Tony Duquette furnishings and artwork as well. Quite an iconic home with all the past film celebrities who visited or lived there, Adrian in particular.
OK! FINALLY! A designer who gets the TRUTH! YES!… a home's interior should reflect and connect to the home's architecture! Annie, you are an astute, thoughtful, and very talented designer. Ideally, it is the true designer's quest to bring forward the themes, ideology, location, and history of the home. When a designer works in this way the home will be truly classic and timeless, and it will feel much larger as it will be an EXTENSION of the architecture rather than an impediment of the architecture. I so long for the time when the days of the "eclectic contemporary mix" are behind us. Thank you Annie for sharing your stunning home and work with us!
I have been obsessing over this home for years after seeing another home tour. I absolutely love the Syrian armoir and have been searching for something like that for quite a while. Its magical! I love Tony Duquette, so very envious of all the amazing objects they got from his estate. What a magical place to live! She decorated it beautifully❤
This was so wonderful to see, such a beautiful home and wonderful historical information. Annie Kelly did a great job and seems like such a nice person. Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely a fantastic home, so inspiring blending so many fabrics, art work. Love the armoire..really enjoyed the historical context so interesting perspective about previous owner's and visitors..
Thank you brilliant presentation from a creative lady.
The interior walls have that wonderful old palazzo finish which is so appropriate for a house like this one. And the Egyptian quilt in warm colors is truly amazing. Beautiful home!
I've seen very few houses in LA irl I really like, and alot of ones online I don't care for however luxe they may be. But I've spent a good parr of 20 years in Italy and am pleasantly surprized to this Italian Villa there! Lovely tour and beautiful both in and out. What a sanctuary of a home! ❤
What a completely charming and engaging lady ! This has to be my favorite episode. The textiles, the architecture, all the memorabilia, the history lessons, all pulled together by one of the most delightful creators i've seen on this site. On top of all this, not one animal skin print… IMPRESSIVE ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣
I adore this lady. She has fabulous taste. I love her home.
WONDERFUL HOUSE, CHARMING HOSTESS, AND TONY D MEMORIES…….WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK?
absolutly stunning house and great lady host. 💞
Love the touches of lavendar textiles all thru the home. Lovely.
Guns played the bowl last year and i think a video back in the day, get a hold of duff from g n r , he'd love to see a gorgeous place. Plus I think you d get along with him, look him up if he's in town. He's mainly in Seattle mainly.. well injoyed your modernism style. See ya. 🙏🎵💫
What a treat! Such a classy lady with exquisite taste. The little courtyard is fabulous.
Too much commercial and pretentious blog .People need less talking (lecturing ) and more just seeing beauty with background ,soft music .
Dream home.
дякую !!!! цікаво )))
As a maximalist, I am in heaven with all your layering, the textiles and the paintings. I wouldn't change the wall color either. It has a personality all its own. You can feel that old Hollywood glam about it almost like time stood still. It is a time capsule of elegance and charm!
Beautiful home
Her name seemed familiar, looked at my collection of design books and lo and behold I have a copy of Rooms to Inspire in the Country, one of my favorites.
Gallipoli war was against Ottoman Turks not Germans..
The architecture of the home is nice but the decor is a no, cluttered, disorganized, less is more, looks like she just threw stuff into the house.
Incredible. Hollywood Glam era home. What she has preserved and designed in this villa is a dream. LOVE ❤️