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Una Casa Privada Brings Together Collectible Design and Curated Art in a Residential-Style Setting

Una Malan expands her Los Angeles footprint with a multilayered experiential showroom in a Hollywood Hills residence

By Jill Sieracki
Cozy modern living room with red sofa, abstract art, and natural wood coffee table near large window.
An Aguirre Design floor lamp, a Joseph Pagano cocktail table, and Forrest Kirk canvases animate one of the living spaces at Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles. Photo: Douglas Friedman

Design maven Una Malan had just moved her Los Angeles furniture showroom to an airy corner on La Cienega Boulevard when she came across an available 1930s Mediterranean manse on a bougainvillea-lined residential street in the Hollywood Hills. Although her gallery was freshly open, she couldn’t resist the opportunity to create what she describes as “a collaborative and engaging experiential space.”

With its calm, cozy rooms and large windows looking out onto a turquoise pool and garden, the charming home made for a romantic backdrop for her curated collections of artisan furniture and lighting. “Being from England, I love historic architecture paired with warm, contemporary furnishings, and the bones of the house itself were perfect,” she says.

Woman in a yellow and pink floral dress stands by a table with plants, modern art and lights in a stylish room.
Una Malan in front of a Sébastien Léon artwork surrounded by Joseph Pagano sconces and pendent in Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles. Photo: Douglas Friedman
Spanish-style villa with terracotta roof, surrounded by lush greenery, set against a backdrop of blue sky with clouds.
Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles. Photo: Douglas Friedman

Following a complete overhaul of the interior, the address debuted as Una Casa Privada in May. Here, spaces gradually unfold, offering visitors an opportunity for discovery. Each setting encapsulates a thoughtful pairing of unique pieces such as Tom Muyters tables and voluptuous seating from Aguirre Design, geometric Gabriel Scott lighting, and a stirring collection of artworks by Charles Arnoldi, Forrest Kirk, and Samantha McCurdy, among others, curated by art adviser Carlos Antonio.

“We want to support a diverse range of established and up-and-coming artists,” says Malan of the installations, which will continuously evolve. “As visitors explore the interior and exterior, they are presented with a holistic vision of design, where every element plays a vital role in creating a cohesive and inspiring environment.”

Modern living room with a beige sofa, abstract sculpture, artistic lighting, and large windows overlooking trees.
Inside Una Casa Privada, a sinuous Richard Zawitz sculpture overlooks a tranquil sitting area decorated with an Una Malan sofa, Aguirre Design chair in Rose Uniacke cotton velvet, and Baker Hesseldenz arm chair centered around a Tom Muyters cocktail table situated on a Marc Phillips rug. Artworks by (from left) Charles Arnoldi, Chris Ulivo, and Forrest Kirk and a Douglas Fanning ceiling fixture complete the space. Photo: Douglas Friedman

Wanting to craft a truly comprehensive home experience, Malan invited a multitude of brands into Una Casa Privada, installing Monogram appliances in the kitchen, Kallista fixtures in the bath, and SA Baxter hardware throughout. “Collaboration is at the heart of our vision, so by partnering with other companies, we are greater than the sum of our parts,” says Malan, who also develops programming like chef-led tastings in the garden, poolside yoga, and private concerts. “I want people to feel at home and be inspired. Una Casa Privada not only showcases our collections, it also fosters connections centered on shared passions.”

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Collectors Issue under the headline “Home Advantage.” Subscribe to the magazine.

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Go Inside Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles

At Una Casa Privada, a sinuous Richard Zawitz sculpture overlooks a tranquil sitting area decorated with an Una Malan sofa, Aguirre Design chair in Rose Uniacke cotton velvet, and Baker Hesseldenz armchair centered around a Tom Muyters cocktail table situated on a Marc Phillips rug. Artworks by (from left) Charles Arnoldi, Chris Ulivo, and Forrest Kirk, as well as a Douglas Fanning ceiling fixture complete the space.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

An Aguirre Design floor lamp, a Joseph Pagano cocktail table, and Forrest Kirk canvases animate one of the living spaces at Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

In the entry, an Aguirre Design table topped by a Lauren Elder vase is surmounted by a Joseph Pagano pendent and surrounded by works by (from left) Jason David, Lars Zech, and Liz Crossley. A Davey Leavitt chair is topped by Matthew Fairbank’s Acheron mirror.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

A dark and moody office inside Una Casa Privada is outfitted with a Matt Castilleja desk topped with a Joseph Pagano lamp, Atelier XKM sofa in a Rose Uniacke cotton velvet, Vince Palacios ceramic vessel, and Mehraban rug. The artworks are by Charles Arnoldi.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

An elegant kitchen inside Una Casa Privada features an island topped with a painterly stone from Marble Unlimited and outfitted with fixtures by Kallista. The ceiling light is by Douglas Fanning, the stools are from BassamFellows, the range is by Monogram, and the artwork is by Forrest Kirk.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

In the dining area, Matt Castilleja’s Plinth dining table is set with BassamFellows chairs beneath a Joseph Pagano light fixture in front of a pair of iron doors by Pinkys. Biomorphic Joan Luri artworks to the left of the doors are flanked byu00a0 textural works by Carlos Antonio.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

Upstairs, a geometric Gabriel Scott chandelier overhangs a Una Malan chair in Marcali leather and side table by Aguirre Design, which also made the bench that’s topped by a Justin Ware artwork.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

A two-tier Gabriel Scott light fixture surmounts a serene bedroom with a blush-colored Una Malan bed, dressed in the designer’s own linens, that’s paired with a Camilla chair by Iconic, Matthew Fairbank nightstand, Rose Uniacke lamp, and Chaaban side table. The curtains are made a Designs of the Time fabric, while the art is by Davey Leavitt.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

A canopy bed, matching nightstands, and plush armchair by Una Malan grace one of the bedroom suites, which is also outfitted with a Chaaban bench and side table and Mehraban rug.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

In the main bath, a quartet of Rose Uniacke sconces illuminate an expansive vanity with a Marble Unlimited countertop, Kallista fixtures, and SA Baxter hardware.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

Exterior view of Una Casa Privada in the Hollywood Hills.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman

A view of the pool court at Una Casa Privada in Los Angeles.

Photograph by Douglas Friedman
Modern living room with a beige sofa, abstract sculpture, artistic lighting, and large windows overlooking trees.
Modern living room with a red sofa, abstract paintings, round wooden coffee table, and white armchairs under a unique ceiling light.
Modern interior with wooden table, black sculpture, art pieces, round mirror, and elegant staircase in the background.
Stylish home office with dark walls, wooden desk, beige sofa, large window with curtains, and framed art on walls.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and three stools at the island. Sleek appliances and stylish décor.
Modern dining room with a round wooden table, six chairs, a large vase with flowers, and natural light from a large window.
Modern interior with geometric chandelier, artwork, brown chair, and metal railing overlooking staircase and wooden floor.
Modern bedroom with a beige bed, abstract wall art, elegant curtains, and a stylish chandelier.
Modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, large windows, armchair, and a stylish lamp on a wooden floor.
Modern bathroom with wooden double vanity, marble countertops, wall sconces, dual mirrors, and a filled bathtub.
Spanish-style villa with terracotta roof, surrounded by lush greenery, set against a backdrop of blue sky with clouds.
Backyard with rectangular pool, hammock, and lush greenery beside a white two-story house with black-framed windows.
Modern living room with a beige sofa, abstract sculpture, artistic lighting, and large windows overlooking trees.
Modern living room with a red sofa, abstract paintings, round wooden coffee table, and white armchairs under a unique ceiling light.
Modern interior with wooden table, black sculpture, art pieces, round mirror, and elegant staircase in the background.
Stylish home office with dark walls, wooden desk, beige sofa, large window with curtains, and framed art on walls.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and three stools at the island. Sleek appliances and stylish décor.
Modern dining room with a round wooden table, six chairs, a large vase with flowers, and natural light from a large window.
Modern interior with geometric chandelier, artwork, brown chair, and metal railing overlooking staircase and wooden floor.
Modern bedroom with a beige bed, abstract wall art, elegant curtains, and a stylish chandelier.
Modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, large windows, armchair, and a stylish lamp on a wooden floor.
Modern bathroom with wooden double vanity, marble countertops, wall sconces, dual mirrors, and a filled bathtub.
Spanish-style villa with terracotta roof, surrounded by lush greenery, set against a backdrop of blue sky with clouds.
Backyard with rectangular pool, hammock, and lush greenery beside a white two-story house with black-framed windows.