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House Tour: Alicia Lawhon's Artistic Slice of Silver Lake

Beautifully decorated digs might be a given when the home dweller is ex-fashion-designer-turned-stylist/realtor Alicia Lawhon. What makes her LA home remarkable, though, is her thoughtful approach to styling artful, deeply personal interiors — one that even solves the occasional design dilemma through meditation (true story!). We caught up with Alicia to discuss the notable nooks, creative crannies, and fascinating links between her home and her life — both past and present.

Photos courtesy of Laure Joliet
POPSUGAR Home: How did you get started in real estate? Alicia Lawhon: In 1990, I discovered the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles and wanted a slice. I fell in love with it and its diverse community. I bought my midcentury home in 2000, purchased with a down payment made from the Reclaimed in LA clothing line I had just launched.
PSH: How would you describe Reclaimed in LA? AL: The past. Real estate is the present. Reclaimed in LA was the spirit of the first half of my life, saturated in designer labels and creating wearable art and turning that into commerce. My new formula is to support livable space and to inject art into commerce. I do that by selling homes, staging, and introducing my clients to artists and their work. I love manipulating spaces and creating moods.
PSH: What brought you to Los Angeles? AL: I moved to Hollywood in the early '80s for music, musicians, and parties. The early '80s were heaven in the Hermosa Beach neighborhood of Los Angeles, but I felt the center of the scene was here in Hollywood. Hanging out in the Hollywood Hills with director Donald Cammell and his wife China, drinking Champagne, dancing until dawn (and maybe a little longer) — it was a feeling of wonderful excess. There was so much to do!
PSH: What keeps you here now? AL: The roots I have planted, the friendships and family I've created, and the constant sunny weather. Los Angeles is the perfect base camp to the rest of the world.
PSH: As a realtor with an eye for design, what did you want to achieve with your home decor? AL: My home is my shrine. I have created a nest that feeds me visually.
PSH: The mermaid figurine on your shelf is so incredible! What's the story behind it? AL: It's all Bari Ziperstein! I handpicked this piece because it reminded me of me and my husband's personalities. The shelves are part of the art piece. It brings to mind a great quote from the 1958 film Auntie Mame, where she states that "the world is a banquet and some people are starving to death." This piece is a banquet.
PSH: Where is your wallpaper from? AL: Anonymous Architects. It's the torn lace. It's available at the online shop that he has with the lovely Tracy Wilkinson called Store LA.
PSH: Where do you shop for art? AL: At my friends' studios here in Los Angeles. I am fortunate to have vastly talented friends.
PSH: There are a lot of global influences in your home decor. Which countries or cultures influence your aesthetic the most? AL: Every country influences me — it is part of the gift of travel. India and Mexico stand out. I think it has to do with my love of Dries Van Noten.
Alicia's favorite decor element in her bedroom is the raven-colored damask wallpaper from Anonymous Architects.
Instead of mounting these antlers in a traditional fashion, Alicia chose to show off their lovely silhouettes instead.
PSH: Which room in the house do you spend the most time in? AL: The living room. It has large windows that frame the views, a fireplace, great natural light, and books. It's also close to the kitchen.
PSH: Tell me about your fridge! Did you tackle that yourself? AL: It was my idea. It came to me in a meditation. If I give enough attention and am present and connected to what is in front of me, I can agree or disagree. In this case, I disagreed with the exterior of the fridge. In fact, the kitchen had to be redesigned and the fridge needed new dressing. I eliminated wood, cork, and paint. Fortunately, I have a great collaborator, my husband. He can pick up my verbal sketch and execute it. He used fabric and spray adhesive to conceal the fridge's exterior.
Still a lover of fashion, piles of beautifully crafted necklaces, scarves, and other accessories occupy a nook in her office.
PSH: What are your favorite ways to bring the outdoors inside? AL: Plants, branch clippings, and skylights.
Midcentury Danish-style seating and a vibrantly patterned rug give her dining room an earthy but style-savvy edge.
A simple dress form in the dining room corner becomes an art installation of sorts.
When browsing an African fabric shop in downtown Los Angeles, Alicia spotted this black twill tape adorned with tiny shells and beads and decided to hang it on her dining room walls. We love the effect! Thanks for letting us inside your eclectic Los Angeles abode, Alicia! To peek inside more beautifully designed interiors, check out our homes link!
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