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Downtown's semi-annual Brewery Artwalk is always fun for the people watching, the beer, and of course, the art. But we're more interested in the lofts--some of the living spaces were more inspiring than the art. In the gallery: Interesting DIY-inspired projects at some of the artists' lofts, including a few that would make a Domino editor proud. Our favorites: the submarine gauge used as a side table and the best room divider we've ever seen.
· CurbedWire: Downtown's Brewery Art Walk, Graffiti Battle in Highland Park [Curbed LA]

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We're calling the concrete and glass trend over. If only for ourselves. We've fallen back in love with brick and wood. Give us a ranch or a craftsman, sir. Nevertheless, these glassy concoctions are still popping up, such as this home on Woodrow Wilson in the Cahuenga Pass. A reader has concerns: "I've been driving by this house on Woodrow Wilson, just off the 101, and it looks pretty cool. I can't help but wonder, though, how the residents are going to deal with the lack of privacy afforded by the hip walls of glass that face the street."

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Anyone who reads Domino, Elle Decor and Metropolitan Home religiously knows the experts proclaimed that wallpaper is back. Apparently this homeowner took that endorsement a bit too enthusiastically because this home at 1230 Winston Ave in San Marino swings for the fences, and yet, fouls out. It's the kitchen that kills us. The Laura Ashley-esque, flowered wallpaper may not be our particular cup of tea, but going beyond plastering the walls with it and covering the ceiling - the ceiling! - is just gilding the incredibly ugly lily. Asking price for this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath: $1.95 million.
· 1230 Winston Ave San Marino, CA [Redfin]

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This one has...potential. Some of the tilework, especially in the bathrooms, might qualify it for a "That's Rather Hideous" nomination, but we see good bones, a landmark designation, and exposed wood beam ceilings. According to the listing for 4070 Lafayette Place, the three-bedroom, one and three/fourth bath house was originally built by a MGM architect. What you'll get: Doors from Peru, hand painted tiles, antique light fixtures and a gold leaf master ceiling. Additionally, via the listing, the "kitchen has an antique stove and a copper ceiling, and there's a built in BBQ and bar area, w/ Venetian acid washed walls." Snazzy. List price: $888,000.

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That's Rather Hideous examines questionable decisions in interior design as revealed in listing photos. Nominees, please, to la@curbed.com.

Another reader submission for our intermittent interior design feature! Via a reader email: "We live in the neighborhood and have always referred to it as 'the Lakers House', but after seeing the interiors, I'm not sure it doesn't deserve something more descriptive." Ok, we'll give it a shot. It looks like a bag of skittles exploded in there--or it looks like a house designed for The Real World circa 1995. According to the listing, it has been "completely transformed by renowned architect, Benjamin Clavan, AIA." Price for this flamboyant four-bedroom, four-bath: $1.2 million.

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That's Rather Lovely, the nice twin of That's Rather Hideous, highlights clever decisions in interior design or architecture as revealed in photos or listings. Have a nominee? Say hello.

After we've feasted on too much mid-century mod, we get a hankering for the meat-and-potatoes of a good old Craftsman bungalow. Consider 985 Hancock Ave in West Hollywood. This one is a beauty--original detailing, beam ceilings, lots of built-ins and wainscoting. And the broker gets points for including historical aerial shots of West Hollywood in the listing. This three-bedroom, two-bath also includes a guest house and pool. List price: $1.5 million. If you're afraid to commit, the owner is also considering a lease: $5,500 per month. And the guest house is currently renting for $1,800 per month.
· 985 Hancock [Sotheby's]

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Los Angeles area landlords are especially cruel - forcing people to hand wash dishes and pay for their own window treatments. Don't even get us started on the "no pets allowed" insanity. Where's the humanity, landlords? A renting reader queries us:

"My landlord in Santa Monica instructed me to purchase window treatments, and he will pay to have them installed. In NYC, landlords are required to provide window treatments, even if they are ugly mini-blinds. Isn't there any such law in Los Angeles/Santa Monica? Because the windows are all kinds of shapes and sizes, I would like to get custom shades and try to convince the landlord to pay for them or split them with me. Otherwise, it would make more sense financially for me to just put up "one size fits all" panels that I can take with me when I go. Any advice? Thanks!"

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What/Where: OMD Prefab ShowHouse, Wherever You Want It To Be
Asking: $295,000

Fresh on the market, the Jennifer Siegal designed ShowHouse can be yours for a small sum of $295k. You just chip in by providing the land. "OMD’s Prefab ShowHouse, a development of the Portable House, exhibits the ideas of prefabrication, flexibility, portability and compact spaciousness." You're responsible for picking up the home and, umm, you know finding a lot to put it on. Measuring a compact 12' x 60', the possibilities are limitless. The home is being offered by TVOA, and should be listed shortly. Bonus: Home has its own wheels for easy mobility.
· ShowHouse [OMD]

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