Designer Mikel Welch Created a Cotswolds-Inspired Sanctuary in Los Angeles with Hestan Outdoor
With his debut book, The Forever Home, hot off the press, Welch invites VERANDA inside his restored early-1900s Tudor cottage, where storybook English charm meets open-air California living.
A Designer’s Home, Elevated by Commercial-Grade Performance
When Emmy Award-winning designer and TV host Mikel Welch set out to restore his early-1900s Tudor cottage in Los Angeles, every decision was intentional, from the architectural details to the appliances that power his daily life. As an avid entertainer and passionate cook, Welch needed a kitchen solution that delivered uncompromising performance without sacrificing design. His choice: Hestan residential and outdoor appliances.
Installed at the heart of his home, Hestan became the foundation for a kitchen built not only for beauty, but for serious culinary execution.
Where Professional Performance Meets Residential Luxury
Welch selected commercial-grade Hestan appliances paired with Dekton countertops to maximize both performance and visual impact. The result is a kitchen that works as hard as a professional workspace, while presenting as a refined, designer showpiece.
Hestan delivered what few brands can:
- True professional power in a residential environment
- Uncompromising build quality built to endure daily use
- Design-forward aesthetics that integrate seamlessly into a luxury home
This is where restaurant-caliber performance becomes part of everyday living.
Taking the Experience Outside: Hestan in the Backyard Kitchen
Hestan’s presence extends beyond the interior. In Welch’s backyard, another Hestan range anchors the outdoor kitchen, making it a true extension of the home’s culinary ecosystem.
“This is where I spend most of my time. I grill at least once a week,” Welch shares.
This outdoor installation reflects what Hestan does best:
- Seamlessly blending durability, performance, and luxury
- Withstanding the elements without compromising results
- Transforming outdoor spaces into fully capable culinary environments
Chosen by Creators Who Demand More
Mikel Welch’s design philosophy is rooted in balance: old and new, beauty and function, creativity and performance. Hestan fits naturally within that philosophy. It’s not simply an appliance brand in his home, it’s a trusted partner in how the space lives, breathes, and performs every single day.
From the main kitchen to the backyard range, Hestan supports the lifestyle of a creator who refuses to compromise on quality, form, or function.
Hestan: Built for Homes That Entertain, Perform, and Inspire
Hestan’s presence in Mikel Welch’s personal sanctuary reinforces what chefs, designers, and entertainers already know: Hestan is where luxury design meets professional power. Whether anchoring a commercial kitchen or elevating a private residence, Hestan delivers an experience that goes far beyond cooking; it defines how spaces perform, host, and inspire.