Loft living in DTLA with actress Carlson Young and musician Isom Innis
Kicking back in the downtown L.A. loft are, from left, interior designer Joyce Pickens of JDP Interiors, homeowners Carlson Young and Isom Innis, interior designer Caroline Walkup and Foster the People’s Mark Pontius.
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Actress Carlson Young of MTV’s “Scream” and musician Isom Innis create a cozy home in a loft in downtown Los Angeles with the help of Joyce Pickens of JDP Interiors and Caroline Walkup.
Musician Isom Innis and his fiancée, actress Carlson Young, relax in the music studio of their downtown Los Angeles loft.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Franny curls up on a midcentury side chair in the sun-filled living room.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Actress Carlson Young relaxes in a vintage hanging chair from Venice Vintage Paradise.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)A hanging chair from Venice Vintage Paradise adds bohemian flair to the space.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)At the center of the loft, a vintage wooden screen from 1stdibs divides the space and adds a homey feel.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)The music room holds a vintage bar cart from Sunbeam Vintage in Highland Park.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)“Staying Alive” in the music room.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)A music room in the loft is distinguished by two-tone green walls and a record player that rests on a burlwood Milo Baughman table from Venice Vintage Paradise. Finishing off the room is a print of a famous Richard Avedon photo of English model Jean Shrimpton. “I just love Jean Shrimpton,” says Carlson Young. “It really makes the area.”
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)The couple created an island for the kitchen by topping a commerical cabinet from a restaurant supply store with a Carrara marble top. Wallpaper was added to the base to give it a creative feel.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Interior designer Caroline Walkup painted a peach-colored drip mural to distinguish the entrance from the rest of the open loft.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Carlson Young stands in front of a hand-painted drip wall that defines the entrance to her loft in downtown Los Angeles.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Racing stripes on the wall and Navajo baskets define the dining area in the open loft.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Matte-black walls in the master bedroom create a sophisticated, serene getaway along with midcentury side tables, a tangled chandelier from Schoolhouse Electric and layers of textiles -- fur throws, cotton bedding, kilim and jute rugs.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)“I wanted a sophisticated, creative but serene bedroom,” says Carlson Young. “You just walk in and feel comfortable.”
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The loft is decorated with a number of artworks from the nonprofit Exceptional Children’s Foundation in downtown Los Angeles.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)A pair of teak bookcase room dividers from CB2 ($699 a piece) helps define space in the open loft.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)At the far end of the loft is a studio for Innis, a musician and producer who has toured and played with Foster the People. In addition to musical instruments, the studio includes a sleeper sofa for overnight guests. Joyce Pickens hung the stunning salon wall featuring framed artwork from the nonprofit Exceptional Children’s Foundation.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Music studio accessories.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)In the music studio: a geometric chandelier by Roost.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)“It was important to create a cohesive vibe,” says Carlson Young. “We wanted a place where we could be comfortable working and be inspired and feel at home.” To judge by Franny, the comfort part appears to function.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)A Danish modern love seat from the Hunt in Highland Park is paired with a long, narrow vintage Turkish rug.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)A photo booth photo strip hangs in the loft of Isom Innis and Carlson Young.
(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)Actress Carlson Young of the MTV series “Scream” and musician Isom Innis, who has worked with indie pop band Foster the People, at home in their downtown loft.
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