After a Soulful Remix, a Midcentury Ranch Asks $2.4M in Southern California
Artfully reimagined by A1000xBetter, this Pasadena residence feels bright, roomy, and just the right amount of funky.
Artfully reimagined by A1000xBetter, this Pasadena residence feels bright, roomy, and just the right amount of funky.
Originally built in 1950, this ranch-style house near the edge of the Arroyo in Pasadena, California, remained in the hands of one family before the current owner, Kirsten Blazek—founder and creative director of home staging and interior design company A1000xBetter—gave it an expert upgrade.
"The property stands out due to its exceptional, soulful, and thoughtful design," says listing agent Jennifer Parker-Stanton. "Kirsten enhanced and reworked the traditional ranch home’s bones into an Ojai-inspired retreat."
Set back on a quiet, tree-lined street, the 2,712-square-foot ranch house boasts major curb appeal with its sleek, dark facade and expansive lawn.
Photo by Alex Zarour of Virtually Here Studios
Native plants stretch out along the refurbished front porch, which features redwood cladding and tile flooring.
Photo by Alex Zarour of Virtually Here Studios
On arrival, the front porch seating area extends a warm welcome. "We painstakingly removed layers of old paint and hand-sanded, so the original redwood would become the focal point of the front of the house," says Kristen, who notes that the warmth of the redwood also informed the interior palette.
A1000xBetter raised several ceilings in the home to foster a grander sense of space. The family room feels expansive thanks to a sloping roof and large window, which looks out onto the porch.
Photo by Alex Zarour of Virtually Here Studios
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