Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Transitional white tile multicolored floor, double-sink, shiplap ceiling and vaulted ceiling corner shower photo with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Karen Palmer Photography
Elegant carpeted and gray floor dining room photo in St Louis with beige walls

Shana Fontana
Large trendy marble floor and white floor hallway photo in Miami with white walls

Mid-century home renovation by Curated. ( http://www.houzz.com/pro/curated/curated) Photo by Izumi Tanaka

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Other with white walls

Photographer: Dustin Peck http://www.houzz.com/pro/dpphoto/dustinpeckphotographyinc Designer: Holly Phillips http://www.houzz.com/pro/hollyphillips/holly-phillips-the-english-room April/May 2015 The Constant Curator http://urbanhomemagazine.com/feature/1324

Bathroom - mid-sized 1950s master brown tile and stone slab porcelain tile and beige floor bathroom idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, beige countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Photography: Karl Le | www.karlle.com
Inspiration for an industrial concrete floor and gray floor great room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Craig Denis Photography
Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and paneled appliances

Clean and creative this guest room is the perfect tropical retreat. The rug is a #salvadordali piece titled #LeGrandPavon while #ralphlauren is upholstered in the headboard. #PhillipJeffries Basket Case envelopes the room with a #Biedermeier desk used as a bedside table.

Craig Denis Photography
Transitional formal and enclosed living room photo in New York with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a timeless laundry room remodel in Chicago

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in New York

Bedroom - eclectic master bedroom idea in San Francisco with beige walls and no fireplace

Approaching this project, I was faced with the challenge of an extensive collection within one home. The interior spatial architecture was proportionately large, but the rooms were filled with furnishings to fill the spaces; this resulted in a cluttered environment. My vision was to edit to the best and get rid of the rest.

Aaron Fairooz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio remodel in Miami with a fire pit and no cover

This loggia is the perfect outdoor space to relax and enjoy the Florida weather with friends and family. From the thoughtfully designed landscaping bringing a green wallscape to my signature use of Moroccan desert lanterns. Michael Taylor furniture flanks the space as a #laverne bronze table centers the room.

Craig Denis Photography
Transitional loft-style dark wood floor family room photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace