Want to find the best things to do in California? Whether you're in San Diego, LA, the San Francisco Bay Area or anywhere in between, turn to California Live.California Live’s Jessica Vilchis heads to the heart of Hollywood to get an exclusive tour of real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim’s penthouse property. The “Selling Sunset” star reflects on the two-year renovation process and shares tips for others looking to do the same, plus he dishes on Season 7 of the hit Netflix series.
The conversation then shifted to the stunning penthouse that he had spent two years renovating - and I had my opportunity to pick his brain! Do I buy a turn-key? Do I buy a fixer-upper? How long should I keep it for before I sell? What part of the property do I invest my money in first or the most? Do I focus on functionality or esthetics? Where do I purchase? So.many.questions.Invest the most money in your kitchen.
When it comes to functionality versus esthetics, this is a very personal decision. Are you renovating to sell or renovating to live in? Think about those details when it comes to designing where you are spending your money. Open-concept or compartmentalize? While the trend currently is to once again compartmentalize your property like we did back in the 50's and 60's, this design trend is very much a personal choice. As Jason stated,"it's not like the 20's where we have staff cooking for us," so if you entertain a lot or like to have large groups in your home, open-concept is the clear winner here.
Be sure to check out season 7 of"Selling Sunset" on Netflix - all episodes are out now - and follow Jason on Instagram for more inspiration, suggestions, and behind-the-scenes tidbits!