Intentional. Elevated. Artisanal. With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market. After learning the home had been recently remodeled, they jumped at the chance to purchase a move-in ready property. We worked with them to infuse the already refined, elegant living areas with subtle edginess and handcrafted details, and also helped them reimagine unused space to delight their little ones. Elevated furnishings on the main floor complement the home’s existing high ceilings, modern brass bannisters and extensive walnut cabinetry. In the living room, sumptuous emerald upholstery on a velvet side chair balances the deep wood tones of the existing baby grand. Minimally and intentionally accessorized, the room feels formal but still retains a sharp edge—on the walls moody portraiture gets irreverent with a bold paint stroke, and on the the etagere, jagged crystals and metallic sculpture feel rugged and unapologetic. Throughout the main floor handcrafted, textured notes are everywhere—a nubby jute rug underlies inviting sofas in the family room and a half-moon mirror in the living room mixes geometric lines with flax-colored fringe. On the home’s lower level, we repurposed an unused wine cellar into a well-stocked craft room, with a custom chalkboard, art-display area and thoughtful storage. In the adjoining space, we installed a custom climbing wall and filled the balance of the room with low sofas, plush area rugs, poufs and storage baskets, creating the perfect space for active play or a quiet reading session. The bold colors and playful attitudes apparent in these spaces are echoed upstairs in each of the children’s imaginative bedrooms. Architect + Developer: McMahon Architects + Studio, Photographer: Suzanna Scott Photography

Blackband Design 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com
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Inviting 2 bedroom 2 bath with optional office/den on tree lined Garden Street. With the ideal PATH friendly location, an open concept floor plan & boutique rowhouse setting, 137 Garden St. #2 has it all: Large living space with dedicated dining area & wood burning fireplace, custom floor to ceiling built-ins, open kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters & breakfast bar. Master suite with marble bath, Duravit vanity & glass block lit dressing room/walk-in closet. Sunny and bright with high ceilings, hardwood floors laid on the diagonal, ceiling fan, laundry, recessed lighting & great closet space. Right in the mix of downtown shopping, café society, parks & all transportation. Monthly rental parking available 2 blocks away. Easy stroller storage in hallway of parlor floor.

Mid-sized mountain style l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

Inviting 2 bedroom 2 bath with optional office/den on tree lined Garden Street. With the ideal PATH friendly location, an open concept floor plan & boutique rowhouse setting, 137 Garden St. #2 has it all: Large living space with dedicated dining area & wood burning fireplace, custom floor to ceiling built-ins, open kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters & breakfast bar. Master suite with marble bath, Duravit vanity & glass block lit dressing room/walk-in closet. Sunny and bright with high ceilings, hardwood floors laid on the diagonal, ceiling fan, laundry, recessed lighting & great closet space. Right in the mix of downtown shopping, café society, parks & all transportation. Monthly rental parking available 2 blocks away. Easy stroller storage in hallway of parlor floor.

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These homeowners trusted us to design a master bath that better used the space with modern finishes that made the room feel warm and inviting. Enjoy the transformation! Photography by Jake Boyd Photo.

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Shelly Harrison
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Inviting 2 bedroom 2 bath with optional office/den on tree lined Garden Street. With the ideal PATH friendly location, an open concept floor plan & boutique rowhouse setting, 137 Garden St. #2 has it all: Large living space with dedicated dining area & wood burning fireplace, custom floor to ceiling built-ins, open kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters & breakfast bar. Master suite with marble bath, Duravit vanity & glass block lit dressing room/walk-in closet. Sunny and bright with high ceilings, hardwood floors laid on the diagonal, ceiling fan, laundry, recessed lighting & great closet space. Right in the mix of downtown shopping, café society, parks & all transportation. Monthly rental parking available 2 blocks away. Easy stroller storage in hallway of parlor floor.

Inviting 2 bedroom 2 bath with optional office/den on tree lined Garden Street. With the ideal PATH friendly location, an open concept floor plan & boutique rowhouse setting, 137 Garden St. #2 has it all: Large living space with dedicated dining area & wood burning fireplace, custom floor to ceiling built-ins, open kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters & breakfast bar. Master suite with marble bath, Duravit vanity & glass block lit dressing room/walk-in closet. Sunny and bright with high ceilings, hardwood floors laid on the diagonal, ceiling fan, laundry, recessed lighting & great closet space. Right in the mix of downtown shopping, café society, parks & all transportation. Monthly rental parking available 2 blocks away. Easy stroller storage in hallway of parlor floor.

Ryan Garvin
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This Winchester home was love at first sight for this young family of four. The layout lacked function, had no master suite to speak of, an antiquated kitchen, non-existent connection to the outdoor living space and an absentee mud room… yes, true love. Windhill Builders to the rescue! Design and build a sanctuary that accommodates the daily, sometimes chaotic lifestyle of a busy family that provides practical function, exceptional finishes and pure comfort. We think the photos tell the story of this happy ending. Feast your eyes on the kitchen with its crisp, clean finishes and black accents that carry throughout the home. The Imperial Danby Honed Marble countertops, floating shelves, contrasting island painted in Benjamin Moore Timberwolfe add drama to this beautiful space. Flow around the kitchen, cozy family room, coffee & wine station, pantry, and work space all invite and connect you to the magnificent outdoor living room complete with gilded iron statement fixture. It’s irresistible! The master suite indulges with its dreamy slumber shades of grey, walk-in closet perfect for a princess and a glorious bath to wash away the day. Once an absentee mudroom, now steals the show with its black built-ins, gold leaf pendant lighting and unique cement tile. The picture-book New England front porch, adorned with rocking chairs provides the classic setting for ‘summering’ with a glass of cold lemonade. Joyelle West Photography

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