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Link Neal's Family Room Becomes ’70s Listening Lounge
Christy and Link Neal transform their LA family room into a burl-wood ’70s listening lounge with vintage touches.
In brief
Christy and Link Neal transform their LA family room into a burl-wood ’70s listening lounge with vintage touches. Christy and Link Neal converted their Los Angeles family room into a burl-wood ’70s listening lounge for adult entertainment, featuring Link’s vinyl collection and a custom design. Originally reported by…
Family Room Transformation
Christy and Link Neal reclaimed their Los Angeles family room after their second child left for college and youngest turned 16.
Interior Designer Jessie McLaughlin
Jessie McLaughlin of Jessie Lane Interiors, Christy’s friend for 27 years, helped design the grown-up space with Link’s vinyl hobby in mind.
Burl Wood Transformation
They wrapped the room in Carpathian elm burl wood, creating a psychedelic grain effect that inspired the DJ booth shape.
Sofa and Conversation Pit
Jessie preserved their RH Cloud Sofa with a burl wood partition to form a conversation pit without digging into the floor.
DJ Booth Design
Link’s floating island DJ booth places him in the middle of the party, encouraging friends to interact with his vinyl collection.
Sound System Setup
The sound system integrates with wall-mounted speakers and features a lighting scheme for records and architectural details.
Movie Night and Cocktail Hours
Motorized blackout curtains and a red travertine bar allow for movie nights and cocktail hours without leaving the couch.
Last-Minute Burl Wood Find
Jessie found a vintage 1970s burl-wood base for the coffee table after a base was delayed from a Mexican vendor.
Scheduling Challenges
The family’s schedule conflicts include kids wanting to hang out, Christy wanting to entertain, and Link hosting a ‘listening party for one’.
The headline
Christy and Link Neal converted their Los Angeles family room into a burl-wood ’70s listening lounge for adult entertainment, featuring Link’s vinyl collection and a custom design.
