# A Tuscan-Inspired Home Offers Serenity in Los Angeles This custom-built home in Tarzana blends European architecture with California living. - **Source:** [Design MilkArchitecture, Architectural Designs, and House Designs | Design Milk](https://brifing.si/source/5d8362a6-0dbb-41cc-9b0e-4e8cac0c9318) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a3fc7627-5cbe-4980-b124-2438baceccee ## A Dream Turned Reality Edward Grigoryan and Lidan Sfadia sketched a dream two years ago, which has now become a 7,300-square-foot single-story home in Tarzana. Combining Craftsman and Tuscan architecture, the house centers around a courtyard. For Grigoryan, this project is a breathtaking reality. ## A Design Integrated with Nature The home is surrounded by olive trees from Napa Valley and limestone walls draped in climbing vines. French iron doors, tumbled limestone floors, and 12-foot-high ceilings create an impressive entrance. This design aims to craft a serene atmosphere using natural materials. ## Central Courtyard and Zen Influence The house revolves around a massive central courtyard, starting with a 35-foot bridge. A Bonsai tree, placed with a crane, turns the atrium into a Zen-like pause. This design offers tranquility and a space for reflection for the inhabitants. ## Interiors Adorned with Natural Materials Hand-applied plaster creates a warm atmosphere with natural materials. The U-shaped layout separates private spaces from communal areas while maximizing natural light and views. The central garden pool blurs the line between architecture and landscape. ## Kitchen with Custom Details The kitchen adjacent to the atrium features custom oak cabinetry, a La Cornue oven, and an island finished in Bonsai marble. This design creates a 'full circle moment' for Sfadia and Grigoryan. The kitchen is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Balance of Scale and Comfort The home boasts dramatic proportions with 12-foot ceilings and 10-foot-tall windows, yet remains deeply livable. The family room’s floor-to-ceiling fireplace and RH Belgian linen sofas emphasize this balance, creating a harmonious living space. ## Private Living Spaces The primary bedroom offers garden views and its own fireplace, providing a peaceful retreat. Furnished with Jenni Kayne linen bedding and Parachute Home linens, the room is completed with a Zara Home side table. This space creates a calm atmosphere with natural materials. ## The Result of a Dream This home was designed to offer peace and serenity to its inhabitants. A couple relocating from Malibu purchased the house before it hit the market, turning this dream into reality. The home uniquely balances scale and livability. ## Sources covering this story - https://design-milk.com/tuscan-inspired-home-tarzana-california/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._