When Jaime of Prudent Baby sent photos of her beautiful Los Angeles home, we were instantly charmed and eager to visit—except for the newborn at home, so we took a virtual house-crash instead. The exterior is quietly sweet and welcoming, a perfect prelude to the interiors that follow.
Meet the homeowners: Jaime, her husband Carleton, and their daughter Scarlet. Their style blends thoughtful DIY projects with curated finds and practical family-friendly choices.
Inside the entry, homemade silhouette portraits of the family (including the dog) hang by the door, setting a warm, personal tone. A distressed wood chest scored at a flea market adds texture and character beneath the window. Adjacent to this area is a cozy breakfast nook with a chair for relaxing and a pint-sized kitchen made just for Scarlet.
The main kitchen opens to the sunny breakfast room on one side and the dining room on the other. Glass-front cabinets keep the space feeling light and airy, and a bright orange mixer brings a cheerful pop of color to the countertop.
The dining area feels lively and eclectic. A mirror frame found on clearance adds polish, while affordable Louis Ghost chairs sourced online balance style and budget. The overall mix reads sophisticated yet approachable.
The living room continues that blend of high and low: thrifted treasures coexist with design-forward pieces. A blue sofa provides a focal point, while books filling the bookcases and a toy-stuffed basket beneath a side table demonstrate how lived-in and family-ready the space truly is.
One standout piece is a tall gray tone-on-tone cabinet that Jaime patiently tracked until it went on clearance. It delivers substantial storage and architectural height, helping to define the wall beside the large picture window.
From another angle, the cabinet anchors the room and complements a small home office tucked into the corner. Jaime used light, airy furnishings in that workspace so it wouldn’t weigh down the room, creating a functional spot that remains visually open.
The guest bathroom is crisp and inviting, with a little stool that Jaime crafted for Scarlet. A glass shower door and mirrored backsplash amplify the light, making the compact space feel more expansive and polished.
Their bedroom is a boutique-hotel–inspired retreat. Jaime made the headboard herself and chose a bold, lush red for the walls that plays beautifully with the deep-blue upholstery. The result feels both luxurious and personal.
The main bathroom floods with natural light, a hallmark of Los Angeles living. It features a classic handheld shower and a clawfoot tub paired with a cheerful yellow stool rescued from a thrift store and reupholstered in decorative fabric. The marble hex tile floor adds a timeless, elegant touch.
Perhaps the most joyful room is little Scarlet’s nursery. Jaime completed numerous handmade projects here, from crocheted pennant garlands to window treatments and a spray-painted mirror. The space is playful, bright, and clearly made with care.
Below is a curated source list summarizing where many of the standout pieces and inspirations came from; links to Jaime’s DIY tutorials are available on her blog for readers who want step-by-step instructions:
Living room — blue chair: Anthropologie sale find; white chair: Jonathan Adler; Ikat pelmets: DIY; orange bench: Pottery Barn; blue couch: The Dock Downtown; coffee table: Platner; lucite console used as desk: CB2; Eames-style chair: Modernica; gray cabinet: clearance find; honeycomb end table: Anthropologie; leather/white wood chair: found via resale; painting above desk: museum rental program. Dining room / kitchen — mirror: clearance frame with new glass; wire sculpture: collectible; buffet: flea market find; dining table: specialty retailer; Louis Ghost chairs: resale; dining chairs: retailer; small cabinet: furniture mart find (customized with fabric); captain’s wheel: flea market.
Entryway / Breakfast nook — cameo plates: DIY; bird-embroidered chair: sale find; play kitchen: retail toy brand. Nursery — rocking chair: nursery furniture brand; crib: big-box retailer; bookshelf: Oeuf Mini-Library; frame: upcycled Ikea piece; pelmets and pom-pom curtains: DIY projects; crib sheets: DIY using patterned fabric; leather pouf: specialty retailer; crochet pennant garland: DIY.
Main bedroom — headboard: DIY using vibrant fabric; end tables: West Elm; pillowcases: DIY. Bathrooms — remixed thrift-store finds, printed roman shades, handmade children’s step stool, and revamped decorative trays.
This Los Angeles home is a thoughtful mix of clearance finds, resale treasures, and handmade elements—an approach that feels both creative and realistic for a busy family. Thanks to Jaime for inviting us in and sharing the clever DIYs and styling choices that make this house so personal.
If you’re inspired, take a moment to explore Jaime’s tutorials on her blog for the DIY projects mentioned. Now tell us: what’s your favorite part? The oversized gray cabinet, the handmade silhouettes in the entryway, or the sunny nursery? We can’t decide either.
Psst—We’re always on the lookout for homes to feature. If you or someone you know has a feature-ready house, send photos and a brief description and we’ll be in touch if we’re nearby.