Farmhouse Mod Meets Scandi Minimal in Southern California

For this new construction project in Studio City, California, Rob Diaz of Rob Diaz Design envisioned a modern farmhouse that combined the essence of Southern California with Scandinavian minimalism, or “Scandifornian” as he likes to call it. "With more people staying at home during the pandemic, I wanted the space to evoke coziness and warmth, while still being innovative, modern and updated for today’s living," he says.

To achieve his vision for the exterior, Rob opted for a double A-frame design to evoke a farmhouse feel, and sourced petrified pine planks from an old barn in Connecticut for the garage door and rustic artisan siding from James Hardie.

To set the Scandinavian tone, Rob opted for white oak wide-plank flooring in the foyer, along with neutral tones and minimalist decor, such as this Allied Maker sconce. "The natural elements add a sense of warmth to the home that blends nicely with the rest of the interior," Rob notes.

The indoor-outdoor scheme starts right away in the dining room area which takes full advantage of the backyard view. "The views from the dining area are beautiful, and I wanted the homeowners to enjoy the essence of quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor living in this particular room," Rob explains.