Bungalow 48 — Storybook Atwater Village Bungalow Filming Location with Garden Sets and Studio Garage

Bungalow 48 is a 1927 storybook bungalow in Atwater Village with the kind of character that feels specific the moment it is on camera. The curved roofline, garden-wrapped stucco exterior and updated interiors give this filming location a warm Los Angeles cottage feel, while the 1,400-plus-square-foot, two-bedroom layout keeps the main rooms connected and easy to cover. On a 6,000-plus-square-foot lot, the house opens out to lawns, decks, shaded seating areas and a finished detached garage, so productions can build more than one scene without leaving the property.

Connected Storybook Interiors

Inside, the home feels comfortable and lived in, not stripped down or overly staged. The living room has dark wood floors, white walls, a conventional-height ceiling with recessed lighting and a brick fireplace with an artisan tile surround. Small windows flank the fireplace, while a broad bank of black-framed casement windows on the opposite side gives the room another strong angle across the leather sofa and layered rugs. What makes the interior especially useful for filming is the way the living, dining and kitchen areas stay visually connected. Wide openings allow for clean reverses and longer sightlines, while the interior pass-through gives another framed look into the kitchen. The primary bedroom continues the darker floors and black-framed windows, and the two bathrooms give productions distinct options, including one with a tub and graphic mosaic floor and another with a glass shower, twin sinks and black-and-white tile.

Kitchen Angles, Dining Flow And Natural Light

The renovated kitchen is one of the easiest places to anchor a shoot. White Shaker cabinetry, brass hardware, quartz counters, subway tile and a stainless range under a substantial hood all read polished without losing the bungalow’s warmth. The island gives talent a natural place to land, and camera positions can work from the dining area, the living room opening or along the perimeter counters. The adjacent dining area has a long upholstered banquette and French doors that open to the deck, so interior scenes can naturally move toward the garden. Daylight comes in through the rear doors and the black-framed windows beside and above the work surfaces, creating defined patches of light across the island and dark floor. When the sun shifts, the front living room windows offer a softer alternate look, with recessed lighting, pendants and the dining chandelier available as practical fill.

Lawns, Decks And Garden Backdrops

From the street, the bungalow has a true late-1920s storybook presence. The steep curved roof, chimney, divided-light windows and vine-covered porch sit behind a generous front lawn with layered planting, giving the entrance an established Los Angeles cottage look that does not need much help from art department. Out back, the French doors lead to a raised wood deck set under triangular shade sails and string lights. The garden continues through lawn, concrete dining areas and stepping-stone paths toward an open timber pergola, with mature hedges and a dense wall of bamboo creating strong green backdrops. A large glazed urn fountain adds another detail shot, and the mix of lawn and hardscape gives crews room to pull back, dress exterior seating or stage a scene without being confined to a single patio.

Production Access And Support Space

The finished two-car garage at the end of the long driveway adds real flexibility to the property. With exposed wood roof trusses, a concrete floor and a translucent sectional door, it can read as an artist’s studio, a practical home workspace or a separate on-camera environment. The loft area and bathroom also make it helpful for support needs away from the main house. Crew movement is straightforward, with the driveway and side concrete path connecting the street, deck, lawn and detached garage. Street parking is available, and arrival or curb use can be coordinated with FilmLA. For larger production days, the neighboring property may also be booked for equipment setup, storage or additional parking for an extra fee, which gives teams a practical overflow option close to set.