This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

A dramatic shift in tone, this updated kitchen introduces matte black cabinetry and striking stone slab walls that become an instant focal point. Integrated shelves float against the textured stone, offering functional display space. The streamlined layout and high-end appliances make it perfect for modern living and entertaining.

Photo: Magda Zafer To transform the kitchen we darkened the cabinets with a more dramatic color shift and installed new stainless steel GE appliances. The tile countertops were replaced with elegant white quartz. Wooden backsplash was replaced with a glazed ceramic tile in a classic subway pattern.

Photo: Magda Zafer To transform the kitchen we darkened the cabinets with a more dramatic color shift and installed new stainless steel GE appliances. The tile countertops were replaced with elegant white quartz. Wooden backsplash was replaced with a glazed ceramic tile in a classic subway pattern. .

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This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

Curved tufted wall panels make a dramatic statement in this Birmingham space., the dining area in Shift, restaurant Birmingham Mi. Tufted banquettes, faux leather seating with cubed ottoman's make a cozy seating area. Designed by Rodney French @ Creative Design Guild

The desk area was turned into a deep floor to ceiling storage cabinet, with translucent textured acrylic doors, illuminated inside for dramatic effect at night. The refrigerator was shifted to the right, opening up counter space for the cooktop. Instead of the crowded racetrack island with the cooktop, a stunning round island table unifies the kitchen space for equal access on all sides. The new black stained maple floors help to pop the soft gray cabinets.

Elegant new entry finished with traditional black and white marble flooring with a basket weave border and trim that matches the home’s era. The original foyer was dark and had an obtrusive cabinet to hide unsightly meters and pipes. Our in-house plumber reconfigured the plumbing to allow us to build a shallower full-height closet to hide the meters and electric panels, but we still gained space to install storage shelves. We also shifted part of the wall into the adjacent suite to gain square footage to create a more dramatic foyer. The door on the left leads to a basement suite. Photographer: Greg Hadley Interior Designer: Whitney Stewart

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Subtle shifts in the walls flanking the stairs and sensitive rail placement create a welcoming approach for guests. The height of the porch roof/ceilings make the entry feel grand. Tracy Witherspoon

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Our client saw our Miraloma Modern project and fell head over heels — to the extent that they inquired about replicating the design for their home. We honed in on elements they loved about the Miraloma Modern project and created a new design that incorporates their specific design perspective for a modern, yet timeless kitchen that felt down to earth. Her love for woods and an interesting backsplash served as the jumping off point for the project. The lilac marble backsplash and countertops pushed the clients' design sensibilities. Although theyt did not initially plan to incorporate violet tones into the kitchen, the couple both (naturally) loved the color. The dramatic lilac veining is juxtaposed with the client’s proclivity for handcrafted works, including the Bantam Mini Ceramic Pendants by Dumais Made that are positioned above the island and the hand-blown Smoke Glass Arc Pendant by Allied Maker in the Breakfast Room. Soft, wood elements are found throughout the space with the refinished existing oak wood floors and custom white oak cabinetry, while subtle nods to wood are found in the lighting fixtures.

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DaVinci synthetic shake has UV stabilized color. This avoids that dramatic color shift that you see on wood shakes. You can choose the roof color that makes you happy and you know you’ve got a lock on it for decades to come.