Drew Takes You on a Tour of This Designer’s Cali-Cool “Tree House” Home
Drew is back with another incredible home tour! This time, we’re peeking inside a Los Angeles house that’s chock-full of sleek upgrades and super creative designs that will definitely inspire your next refresh.
Our homeowner today is Brady Tolbert, designer and creative director for Bobby Berk (who you might recognize from Queer Eye). He’s opened his home to Drew and all of you, and you will love how he’s infused personality into every nook and cranny of this light, bright space they’ve dubbed “the tree house.”
You’ll have to watch the video above for the full tour, but here are a few of our favorite takeaways from Brady’s home.
Not-Your-Basic Neutrals
Some people assume that a neutral style is boring—but Brady proves that’s far from true! His home’s main palette is browns, creams, and blacks. However, he adds texture and interest with every piece, whether it’s a black squiggly-shaped mirror, a white oversize round light fixture, or tons of interesting seating. You can see how the combination creates a design that feels unique and beautiful.
“I love layering, I love texture, I love a lot of eclectic pieces. It’s a neutral-organic style,” Brady tells Drew.
Stay Comfortable in Style
All the windows in Brady’s home are stunning and bring in amazing natural light. But with all that sunshine comes a lot of heat. To make his home comfortable without sacrificing any style, he installed a Quilt ductless heat pump system. It has smart features like the ability to automate different schedules for different rooms, reduce usage in rooms when they’re empty, and an ultra-sleek design.
“When you have big windows like this it’s gorgeous, but it lets a lot of heat in,” Drew says. “Quilt is the most efficient HVAC system on the market. It’ll learn your habits; it doesn’t cool and heat rooms when you aren’t using it; and it’s way more cost effective and easier to install than a traditional HVAC system.”
Brady agrees saying, “It took two days. There was one tiny hole they drilled in the wall, and there was no mess.” Bonus: The accompanying thermostat looks chic and minimalist, too.
Get Creative
Brady’s home is a perfect example of how you can get creative with design. He’s found interesting ways to transform all types of items, like turning an old headboard into a bench seat in his living room, reusing shelving from a retail store to create a statement wall, and painting over old flooring he didn’t like. He even sliced the doors of a furniture piece in half to hide his TV in the bedroom. So next time you find something at a thrift store or are considering throwing out an item you love but aren’t sure how to use it, take a page out of Brady’s book (or his Instagram) and consider brainstorming other ways you can use it.
You won’t want to miss any of Brady and Drew’s tips, so watch the full video above and subscribe to our Drew & Jonathan YouTube for more tours, design tricks, and fun with your favorite Bros.
Editor’s Note: Drew Scott is an investor in Quilt, which is mentioned here.
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Megan Stein
Megan is the Senior Director of Editorial and Content Marketing for DrewandJonathan.com. She has over a decade of experience in the home and lifestyle industry, with previous roles at The Pioneer Woman, Country Living, and People magazine. She loves to inspire readers with beautiful, approachable design ideas, as well tips on how to bring their visions to life. She’s also shopping obsessed, and is dedicated to discovering the best products to make life easier, whether it’s testing a top-rated vacuum or the finding the perfect rug to complete your room.
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