Los Angeles’ boutique Farmer’s Daughter Hotel has completed its multiphase, property-wide redesign led by the hotel’s owners Peter and Ellen Picataggio and designer Meg Joannides of locally based MLK Studio.
The duo reimagined the 66 guestrooms, revamped the public spaces, and introduced original art installations. The upgrade honors the hotel’s colorful history by infusing storytelling through its artwork and design with bespoke furniture and found objects at flea markets.
The spacious double Tack Rooms in the hotel’s “barn building” have been unveiled with custom furniture, built-in desks, denim and plaid fabrics, mural-like wallpaper from artist Katie Bright and sliding barn doors opening to the bathroom. Guestrooms in the main building have been refreshed to reflect a modern blend of art, technology, and urban residential design juxtaposed with elevated furnishings, grass cloth wallpaper, a built-in sofa, wall of glass in the bathroom, and original artwork from artist Jesse Azarin. The sunny Farmer’s suite boasts a private bedroom, kitchenette, and living room overlooking the courtyard, while the elegant No Tell Room features copper-encased mirrors on the ceiling, a full wet bar, soft lighting, painted murals, and copper tables.
Designed by Picataggio and BAM Design Lab co-founders Annie May and Barbie Palomino, onsite restaurant Tart evokes the warmth of a European bistro with market lights strung across its patio and a brick fireplace. Abstract black and white artwork from artist Ronald Santos graces a gallery wall, while bathrooms are equipped with vintage-style peep show boxes.
