Houzz Tour: Elegant and Modern in San Francisco

The beautiful slab dining table was custom designed by Warner and her team at Redmond Aldrich Design. The warm tones of the wood grain are enhanced by the chairs' rosy hue.

Chairs: Saarinen Executive Chairs
Lighting: Phillipe Starck Romeo Louis II Pendant

When the clients purchased this apartment, the interior finishing was brand new. Unfortunately it wasn't in line with the couple's taste — the design was too slick, and too much. "It was important that the end product reflected our clients' taste, but we also didn't want to be wasteful," says Warner. "We spent a lot of time making sure that the countertops, cabinets, sinks, and lots of other things found good homes in other projects."

The kitchen was based around a simple palette of various natural gray and steel materials. The intricate herringbone flooring is made of walnut, and the gray granite countertops are just a slightly different shade of gray than the stainless steel cabinetry. The backsplash on the far wall is made entirely of large rectangular Travertine tile.

Barstools: Vintage, Charlotte Perriand
Countertop: Stargazer Granite
Pendants: Alison Berger

The joint library and living room is one of Warner's favorite rooms in this house. The style is definitely modern and minimal, but is still visually interesting. "I love how the floor, art, and stainless steel bookshelves all combine in a classic, comfortable, and very sophisticated way," she says.

The powder room is a perfect blend of modern and vintage pieces. The wall panels are made out of resin, and Warner had them back-painted with a very light blue-green, which gives the room a slight turquoise glow. The playful mirror and sconces are vintage pieces that add a stylish touch to the otherwise barren walls. "It looks amazing in person," Warner says. "It's really watery and serene and glowing."

Resin panels: 3-form

Just past the main living room, a little sitting area with a vintage lamp and Egg Chair makes for a great reading nook. Large-scale black-and-white photography from the clients' art collection plays into Warner's neutral color palette.

Artwork: Sally Mann
Bench: Christian Liaigre

The master bedroom plays off of lighter shades of lilac and sage, which complement the blue and gray view of the foggy San Francisco Bay. Simple design was the key in this room — Warner wanted it to be a place for complete relaxation, so no extraneous details were necessary.

Bedframe: Custom leather, designed by Redmond Aldrich Design
Rug: Fort Street Studio
Bedding: Custom, designed by Redmond Aldrich Design

Warner wanted her clients to feel completely comfortable in this house, so products were carefully run by them. The clients did an excellent job of picking pieces of furniture that were very sculptural, so there are curves and movement in all of the pieces. "It doesn't feel like everything is right-angled and boxy," she says.

Stunning onyx walls were installed using a bookmatched technique in the master bathroom. The slabs of stone were installed so that the two surfaces mirror each other, creating a unique and dramatic pattern. An extremely minimal bathtub and Lagos Azul limestone floor tiles are all that's needed to decorate the rest of this space.

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