Blue Jay the Green Way
The home situated in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, known as Blue Jay Way, was inspired and informed by the charming, gracious, elegant and oh-so hospitable luxury hotels of Mexico, such as La Purificadora, a boutique hotel in the historical Mexican city of Puebla.
Given Blue Jay's extraordinary location, interior designer Lori Dennis chose to create an artfully seamless indoor-outdoor experience throughout the home with warm, modern elements that comfortably blend masculine and feminine styles.
The residence contains world class materials, fixtures, finishes and furnishings. But Dennis is not one to take herself too seriously. She cheerfully describes the design concept as "a relaxed Flintstones meet the Jetsons vibe, juxtaposing rustic, natural elements with sleek, contemporary materials and the latest technology."
The floor to ceiling windows and open floor plan of the Blue Jay home allow natural daylight and air to flow throughout the residence. With its many seamless transitions between interior and exterior, the home demanded materials that were not only beautiful, but could also stand up to the elements. Ipé (Tabebuia spp.), a hard Brazilian wood, was chosen for the ceilings and decks. According to the U.S. Forest Products Lab, ipé is considered among one of the most durable wood species on earth with exceptional natural resistance to decay, rot and insect attack (Janka rating over 3600), and quite suitable for nearly all indoor-outdoor spaces.
Frequently asked questions
What inspired the design of the Blue Jay Way home in the Hollywood Hills?+
The home was inspired and informed by the charming, gracious, and hospitable luxury hotels of Mexico, such as La Purificadora, a boutique hotel in the historical Mexican city of Puebla.
How did designer Lori Dennis describe the design concept for Blue Jay Way?+
Lori Dennis cheerfully described the concept as 'a relaxed Flintstones meet the Jetsons vibe,' juxtaposing rustic, natural elements with sleek, contemporary materials and the latest technology.
Why was ipé chosen for the ceilings and decks at Blue Jay Way?+
Because the home features many seamless transitions between interior and exterior, it required materials that were both beautiful and able to withstand the elements. Ipé was selected for its exceptional natural resistance to decay, rot, and insect attack.
How did Lori Dennis achieve an indoor-outdoor experience at the Blue Jay residence?+
Dennis used floor-to-ceiling windows and an open floor plan to allow natural daylight and air to flow throughout the home, creating seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces with warm, modern elements blending masculine and feminine styles.
What Janka rating does the ipé used at Blue Jay Way have according to the U.S. Forest Products Lab?+
According to the U.S. Forest Products Lab, ipé has a Janka rating of over 3600, making it among the most durable wood species on earth and suitable for nearly all indoor-outdoor spaces.