Typically, as a inventive, you sense issues. You’ll be able to see, really feel, hear issues that others could not. It’s a part of the magic and the wrestle of creativity to carry these issues into actuality in a manner that others can see, really feel, hear, odor, and style them too. For these of you who’ve been right here for some time, that Jungalow is a model born from a weblog. Whereas Jungalow has been a digital-first model from day one, I’ve at all times dreamt of bringing Jungalow into the actual (offline) world. I imagined an area the place we may join as a group and create collectively, encourage each other, and hug one another (particularly after experiencing the isolation of the pandemic). For years, I’ve been looking out for a bodily location for a Jungalow IRL area. Then, in late 2022, I talked to my brother, Shai, who’s a co-owner of Bottom Bunk, positioned on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. I requested him what Backside Bunk was doing on the second flooring (their retailer is positioned on the primary flooring) and he stated they sometimes rented it out for occasions. Often, huh? My wheels began turning! That was the primary second I envisioned a Jungalow Pop Up in Los Angeles, on the “high bunk” (haha!) of my brother’s enterprise. We had our first assembly with the opposite co-owners of Backside Bunk in February, ironed out the main points in a number of weeks, and began building in Might!
We labored with Jeff, Sue, and the unbelievable workforce at FTB Design on the construct out. FTB has numerous expertise in set design, so they’re used to tremendous fast TV manufacturing schedules and weren’t intimidated by what we thought was an formidable timeline (get within the area on Might 15 and full building by early June).
We additionally labored with my sister, Faith Blakeney, who’s an unbelievable inside designer with an consideration to element like no different! Collectively, we created temper boards, picked paint colours and flooring, thought via completely different architectural particulars we may add to the area to present it some dimension, and truthfully, FTB executed our imaginative and prescient superbly! And enjoyable reality, Religion additionally designed Backside Bunk!!! So it’s actually a household affair over right here!
Since we’re on the second flooring, we knew we wished to attract of us in as quickly as they opened the door to the pop up. It’s solely been a number of days since we launched, however this stair case that includes our Tigris print (in a bigger scale) appears to be a crowd favourite on social (thanks to everybody for all of the #jungalowpopup love!!!).
Can also we discuss these stripes? And this trellis?! Kinda residing for this heavenly latticed gentle second!!
We additionally requested our candy landlord, Serge of Total Graphics if he may hook us up with some signage for the home windows. Love seeing the our emblem on this large scale peek via the home windows on the pop up.
One other favourite of mine: this unbelievable show and shelving unit that FTB created for us. You all helped to create it too! Keep in mind when we asked you which terracotta paint color we should go with? Properly Baked Clay gained by a landslide, however we determined to go together with Spicy Hue for the within of the shelving unit to create some depth and visible curiosity. What do you assume?
The pop up area is harking back to a loft residence in Brooklyn that I lived in after I was in my 20s — with a brilliant open flooring plan and never a ton of architectural element. So we thought it might be cool to design the toilet with an elevated flooring, and classic checkered flooring to set it aside from the remainder of the area.
This Kohler Artifacts bathtub in Peachblow, is having her second!! I just lately visited the Kohler headquarters in Wisconsin and I used to be SO impressed seeing the attractive, timeless designs and colours of their newest collections. They just lately introduced again a few of their heritage colours (Spring Green & Peachblow) to have a good time their one hundred and fiftieth anniversary and I’m right here for the classic vibes!
This beautiful pedestal sink and faucet are additionally from Kohler and work so properly with the checkered flooring and cosmic desert wallpaper. The brushed trendy brass end on the tap speaks so superbly to the gold accents within the wallpaper. 
Sure, lady!!! Showcase these cute lil toes! 😉
I would simply transfer in!!!!!
I’ve been impressed by artwork deco particulars recently and discover myself referencing them in numerous my latest designs. This “stepped” element within the bed room space is one in all my favourite design parts within the area. It creates a crown-like impact over the mattress. Who doesn’t need to really feel like a queen in her bed room?
In our lounge space, we’ve got books, pillows, candles, and a lot extra to find. It’s a vibrant, cozy place to relax and be impressed (and curious).
You understand how when you’ve gotten folks over, they at all times find yourself within the kitchen? Properly, that’s kinda true of our bar space. Everybody at all times finally ends up hanging out round right here – most likely as a result of it’s bought the vibes!!! We used our Phoenix Naturale wallpaper on this space and FTB constructed this bar from scratch!! We painted in Kale Inexperienced and Bay Leaf and truthfully, it’s attractive AF!
We are able to’t wait to share this inventive area with you this summer time! Go to our website or IG for upcoming pop up events and promos and hours of operation. We are able to’t wait to satisfy you IRL!
Jungalow Popup!
7521 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046.
Second Ground (Stair entry solely)
Picture credit score Dabito
