“On the exterior of the home, everything is original except for the front door and the garage door. We just added a fresh coat of paint! A lot of the homes in the area are painted in lighter hues, so we wanted to find that perfect color that would provide more contrast.”

“When you walk into the entry, you’re greeted by a console vignette and a custom-designed mudroom space. We wanted to design something that felt like it had always been there, so we used beadboard style paneling and added drawers and cabinets for extra storage.”

“I love the intimacy of this room and how it was originally designed to be closed off. Our clients loved it too, and we opted to keep the original floor plan instead of creating a more open-concept space. The first thing we designed in this room was the fireplace. The original fireplace was heavy and over the top and didn’t fit the aesthetic we were going for. We redesigned it to feel chicer and more sophisticated, and now it serves as a beautiful focal point in the room.”

“They wanted a space to use when they have friends over as a parlor or hang-out area, but it’s also kid-friendly on a day-to-day which is why we went with a lot of darker fabrics.”

“The main objective when we started designing the kitchen was to create a kitchen that our clients could really use on a daily basis. They wanted the appearance of a commercial grade kitchen, so we played up the stainless-steel elements in the space. We always try to contrast dark and light in a space, so we opted for a dark green paint color for the lower cabinetry and warm white uppers. Woven leather barstools, layered accessories, and wood tones keep the space feeling warm.”

“The dining room is flooded with natural light from the original bay windows, and this space really marries the details of the living room with the aesthetic of the kitchen. I loved mixing all the different wood finishes to give the space a more collected feel. It was important to our clients to keep the dining built-in with all the original moulding, detailing, hardware, and leaded glass.”

“Right off the kitchen is a cute little powder bath, where we wanted to play off of the darker hues in the kitchen cabinetry. We sourced the perfect wallpaper, and the rest of the design unfolded from there!”

“The goal for this space was to create a day-to-day family hangout atmosphere. Before the remodel, the space felt dark and closed off, so our biggest challenge was making the space feel light and bright, especially with how many overcast days there are in San Francisco. For that reason, we focused on keeping most of the upholstery and fabrics light in color, and this is where they wanted to introduce a pop of blue. We designed a full-length media built-in wall with lots of storage for games, puzzles, books, and extra blankets for movie night.”

“The wet bar/kitchenette sits right off the family room, and we wanted to have fun with the profile of this moment. A soft arch and blue cabinetry create such a pretty focal point, and we love the Moroccan zellige tile backsplash. The countertop is actually leftover slab from the living room fireplace, and we love how it ties into the upstairs.”

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“We were also able to keep the original staircase intact, and just updated the stain colors and finishes. One of my favorite elements that you see right as you enter the home are the beautiful original hardwood floors that we just restained a pretty greyish hue.”

“In the girl’s room, we wanted to design a space that would work well for her into her teenage years. We picked out the bed profile and then let her choose a paint color! From there, we pulled together the rest of the design. She’s a big reader, so we also incorporated a reading nook for her!”

“The bathroom received a cute little facelift with a pink vanity, floral wallpaper, and lots of pretty details.”

“The main bedroom gets flooded with natural light, so we wanted to create a dark and moody vibe in here for them. The back wall has a textured patterned grasscloth wallpaper, and we used lots of mixed wood tones, blacks, and charcoal hues.”

“The main bathroom has amazing views of the city from the oversized windows. They wanted a fun, young, and sophisticated design, so we opted for Calacatta marble wall tiles, hand-painted terracotta floors, and white oak cabinetry.”

“Last but not least, the backyard! The outdoor spaces are all brand new. It was important to our clients to have a space where their kids could just be outside and play soccer, etc. Their grandpa made a little playhouse for them back here, and it’s just so sweet! We created a firepit lounge area and an outdoor dining space off the kitchen on the upper deck. This backyard mixes original elements of the home with new construction details.”