Photos: Modern, vintage and India merge as family expands its space
Working with designer Safura Salek, Kenny Kapoor and husband Ashim chose vintage and modern furnishings from Material Environment, Roche Bobois and Midcentury L.A. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Safura Salek of Mass Studio has created a light-filled home for a family of four that reflects their Indian heritage
The dining room features a table from Graye on Robertson Boulevard, chairs from Midcentury LA and pendants by Jonathan Adler. The couch is by Roche Bobois. Safura Salek designed the bar and TV console. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
In the living room, designer Safura Salek’s image is reflected off a 150-year-old Pichwai painting on silk fabric. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The first floor of the Kapoor home has an open floor plan with easy access to the backyard, pool, guest house, and outdoor lounge. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Double doors open and provide a view of the backyard swimming pool and adjacent studio at the Kapoor family home. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The backyard features a pool with colorful custom tiles by Kismet Tile, a patio and an outdoor lounge. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Outdoors, Safura Salek chose landscaping that was low-maintenance and had a midcentury feel. She also chose to add color with plants because the home is saturated with earth tones. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
A floating fireplace creates separation between the living and dining rooms and continues upstairs to the master bedroom. Wood plank ceilings and custom walnut cabinetry add warmth and an earthy feel to the modern home. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Safura Salek designed a custom wall unit in the family room. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Safura Salek of L.A.-based Mass Studio reclines next to the fireplace in the living room of the Kapoor family home she designed. The sofa and lounge chairs are from Thomas Hayes Gallery, and the rug is from Lawrence of La Brea. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
A vintage pendant from Material Environment on Beverly Boulevard hangs in the living room. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The ledge of the floating fireplace doubles as a seating area in the downstairs living space. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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The sunny all-white kitchen features a center island with a teppanyaki grill and easy access to the outdoor patio, pool and lounge. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The pooja (prayer) room, off the family room, features silver deities, idols and a photo of guru Nanak, pictured in the center. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
In the Kapoors’ living room, Scottie strikes a regal pose on a luxurious velvet sofa from Thomas Hayes Gallery. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)