A Decade in Design
This month marks our 10th year in business and we want to take a moment to thank all of you; our clients, vendors, contractors, specialists, family & friends. We couldn't have made it this far without your support. We hope you will consider us a valuable resource you can rely on long into the future.
Over the years we've been lucky enough to work on some really fantastic projects with interesting details and we thought we'd share some of them with you, including a few that never made it into construction but that we still loved all the same.
Midcentury Modern Kitchen
Where to start but at the beginning? This project was our first independent endeavor into architecture and interiors which set the bar for the level of quality and detail we wanted to bring to our projects. We travelled to Palm Springs to research the details, materials, and colors that would eventually be distilled into this kitchen overlooking Sonoma. The precise framing of the cabinetry doors, custom turned legs for the banquette and 3D patterned tile at the range were all inspired by details we found on that trip.
The Outdoor Living House
Although this project never progressed into construction it was designed with meticulous detail to take best advantage of the small buildable footprint. Our client loved the beauty of their hillside plot and the stunning views it afforded and wanted a direction that maximized their connection to the outdoors. We conceived of two separate building modules connected by an outdoor living room to float above/ lightly touch the landscape. The outdoor living room features a fireplace and is covered with a solar structure, connecting the two modules. This modularity was also important in allowing the project to be phased, allowing for greater budget flexibility and giving the client a place to stay during the project's lifetime.
This was very memorable for us as the first squarely traditional project we took on; a new primary bedroom suite and whole-home interior remodel. There were many small details we loved throughout, but our favorite is this custom rift-cut white oak vanity; it's inset doors and marble countertop are chamfered, inspired by the client's antique-mirrored boxes, and knobs with beaded edges matching the trim of the mirrors above.
Napa Valley Residence
Slated for completion later this year, this Napa project is a complete remodel from a cramped farmhouse into a contemporary retreat that looks over the Napa Valley. There are so many fun details we're proud of that we're looking forward to sharing, but to highlight just one in this render; in the chef's kitchen we designed an extra thick countertop detail giving it a commanding weight, creating negative space for your eye to relax on from the extensive wood grain featured on the cabinetry.
This 2-story new build home took advantage of many site parameters to inform the design; we used solar studies to locate the house precisely and designed metal screens that meter the amount of intense summer sun to allow for the low, cooler, winter sun to extend deeper into the rooms. Views to the east and west valleys were maximized with large amounts of shaded glazing and glass railings for the roof-top decks.
At-Home Hotel
For this larger home in Santa Rosa we were inspired by the feeling of comfort and luxury that comes with staying at a high-end hotel. In particular for the en-suite primary bathroom we located the vanity in the center of the room with a ribbed glass partition through to the shower, allowing natural light through from the window beyond as well as a level of privacy.
One of our favorite cabinetry design details was that used in this Sonoma Kitchen; integrated finger pulls for the doors and drawers returned around the corners using a mitered edge to close seamlessly. Just below the countertop a black rail traversed the whole kitchen that tied-in the black metal shelves and lighting for a bold, contemporary aesthetic.
Kitchen in a Bottle
Situated in a traditional Sonoma home this remodel project's focus was always wine; the palette of linen and burgundy, the dedicated display and pouring alcove, and the "removal" of cabinetry to reduce visual clutter. In reality, the cabinetry and refrigerator are hidden behind wall panels and wainscoting, visually blending these elements into the background. Soft paint finishes and honed countertops were chosen so that the reflective glass of the wine bottles immediately caught your eye.