Pop Art Home Decor Gets the Warhol Treatment in This Bold LA Remodel

It’s hard to believe that, until recently, this Beverly Hills home was “boring and lifeless”, in the words of interior designer Angie Socias Coppel, founder of LA studio Coppel Design. Built in 1950, the residence clearly deserved better: boasting seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a lush garden, a guest house and a private tennis court, it was the stuff Hollywood dreams are made of.

Thankfully, its new owner had a bold vision – and a collection of authentic Warhols to match, including the artist’s iconic Marilyn and Mao portraits. “The client envisioned a home that felt alive, colourful and fun; an environment that would reflect their love of art and culture,” says Socias Coppel. Her concept for the house drew inspiration from the Pop Art movement and the effortless glamour of Chateau Marmont, “translating its bold artistic energy into a refined residential context”.

The home’s layout functioned well as it was, so Socias Coppel approached the project as “an exercise in redefining personality”, layering colour, texture and pattern to shift the space’s energy. Each room was treated as a distinct visual narrative. “We wanted every room to tell a different story, evoking its own emotion and atmosphere,” explains the designer. “The idea was that guests would have a unique experience depending on the room they occupied: a blue room would feel serene and fresh, a pink room playful and glamorous, while other spaces explored joy or calm in distinct ways.”

Rooms were designed around the client’s enviable art collection. “The Warhols played a key role in defining the concept,” says Socias Coppel. “Their bold colours and graphic energy inspired the palette and became the starting point for the design. Rather than simply placing the artworks, we built rooms around them, allowing each piece to influence the atmosphere, proportion and rhythm of its surroundings.”

The studio used playful wallpapers in many of the rooms – including Spoonflower’s yellow Happy Faces design in a guest bedroom, Wallshoppe’s Barbie ™ Blueprint pattern in one of the principal bathrooms, and Schumacher’s pink Iconic Leopard in another bedroom. Each bedroom has its own matching bathroom, ensuring cohesiveness despite the exuberance of the pop art home decor. “Colour and pattern were central to the vision - not as surface treatments, but as tools for storytelling,” says Socias Coppel. “The wallpapers became the narrative thread that connected the spaces. We curated a collection of patterns that act like personalities within a family - expressive, unexpected, and full of life.”

While the home is unapologetically colourful, it never feels chaotic. Saturated hues are grounded by rich materials, lending sophistication to the joyful mood. “The palette is a study in contrasts – gloss beside matt, and colour balanced by calm,” reflects Socias Coppel.

“Velvet introduces softness and intimacy, lacquer reflects light and adds glamour, and polished metal details ground everything with a contemporary edge. Among the standout details is the electric-blue stair runner by The Rug Company, which brings a jolt of colour and movement through the main stairwell, acting as a visual thread that connects the spaces.”

A decorating scheme like this demands characterful furniture that can hold its own: Mogg’s sculptural green Giunone sideboard in the dining room, for example, and Varier’s yellow Ekstrem armchairs, which echo the whimsical energy of Chen Fenwan’s Mega Space Molly 1000% statue in a sitting room.

“Our goal was to ensure the house felt full of personality, but was equally comfortable and liveable,” says Socias Coppel, who used plump, curvaceous seating to offset the home’s clean lines and sculptural elements.

This being LA, the indoor-outdoor lifestyle was also crucial. “The garden was designed to feel like a true continuation of the home, and we wanted it to reflect the same joyful, sophisticated personality as the interiors,” says Socias Coppel.

“It’s fun and dynamic, with distinct areas for lounging, dining and recreation.” A Capri long table and pastel-hued Paradiso side chairs by Spanish brand Isimar bring a retro-modern feel to poolside dining, while sun loungers by Business & Pleasure Co exude 1950s glamour.

“Moving through the house feels like a journey of discovery,” adds the designer. “For us, design is about creating environments that make everyday life feel effortless and special. This home reflects our belief that true sophistication lies in how a space makes you feel, not just how it looks.”