Interior of a house with a staircase, white brick walls, wooden accents, black and white checkered floor, and sunlight casting shadows.

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This Santa Monica residence re-defines elegance with a calm and inviting interior. BoardHouse French Oak effotlessly draws natural light into this home.

  • Architect: Forest
    Studio Designer: M Elle Design
    Photography: Miguel Flors Vianna

A staircase with light wood steps and black metal railings, a large window allowing natural light, a vintage wooden bench with a cushion, and a small black and wood side table with a vase of dark red flowers.

The Project

The floor was finished with a non-film forming oil, allowing the natural beauty and warmth of the wood to shine through. The raw color of the floor makes the space seem airy and effortless, creating a perfect base for the furniture and darker built accents to pop. 

This French Oak was sawn wet and dried as a veneer-- ideal conditions for creating a consistent color without pink or yellow hues. The stairs, which were built and installed by BoardHouse, are a testament that simple details can still make a statement when the correct materials are used. 

Finishes used

French Oak
10.5” Wide
Lengths 7’-15’

Interior of a modern home with a wooden staircase, a black metal railing, a large window letting in natural light, a vintage wooden bench with pillows, and a small black side table with a vase of dark red flowers.
Modern living room with dark wooden wall paneling, leather armchairs, a gray pillow, a coffee table with a flower arrangement, and a black-and-white framed photograph. In the background, a staircase with wooden steps and a black railing is visible through an open doorway.