Interior of a restaurant with booth seating along a blue wall, a large window, and decorative wallpaper with small framed pictures and butterflies on the ceiling.

venice pier house

Set within the rugged landscape of the Santa Monica Mountains, this hillside home embraces a minimalist palette of wood, concrete, steel, and stone. Against this striking backdrop, the hardwood floors provide a unifying element that brings warmth and natural refinement to the interior.

  • Architecture & Interiors: Abramson
    Architects Builder: AJ Engineering
    Photography: Douglas Hill Photography

Inside view of a modern restaurant with white and wooden furniture, a bar with liquor bottles, hanging pendant lights, and greenery on the ceiling.

The Project

BoardHouse 13.5" wide Shrunk Face French Oak planks were finished to highlight the wood’s inherent character while complementing the industrial board form concrete and steel detailing. The oak planks balance the raw material palette, introducing organic grain and variation that softens the modern lines of the structure and invites in light. 

With planks up to 18' long, this floor brings scale to the residence, stretching the hallways and large living spaces. BoardHouse was also commissioned to build the custom stair treads and wine racks out of Solid Oak. 

Finishes used

Shrunk Face French Oak
13.5” Wide
Lengths 10’-18’