Designed by Envision Landscape Studio
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Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in San Diego

While we typically focus on high end homes, this small 1980's house in Stafford sold for under $200,000. We did a remodel and make ready for the homeowner prior to listing so they could take advantage of our hot market. This house is proof that good design can make inexpensive material selections look really good, and that you don't have to spend a fortune on a nice remodel. Floors: Emser Tile 6x24 Heritage Walnut Backsplash: Emser Tile 6x6 Ancient Tumbled Travertine Backsplash Insert: Emser Tile Lucente Grazia Mosaic 5/8" Bath Floors: Emser Tile 18x18 St Moritz Silver Bath Insert: Emser Tile Lucente Grazia Linear Kitchen Granite: Diamond Arrow Master Bath Granite: Diamond Arrow Guest Bath Granite: White Galaxy Wall Paint: PPG Grey Marble Trim Paint: PPG Arctic Cotton Ceiling Paint: PPG Arctic Cotton All Photos by Curtis Lawson

Large island, Sea Pearl Quartzite, walnut cabinet, floor to ceiling alder cabinets with matte glass backsplash. Ceiling is walnut inlay with LED lighting.

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

This home library houses the client's extensive book collection and offers a space to work from home and conduct meetings. Photography by Michael Partenio

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This powder room features a 24” linear Vintage Green vanity with a white ceramic countertop and 6” backsplash. A two-light matte black vanity fixture with frosted glass shades is complemented by a backplate accented in light-tone mango wood. The space includes a rectangular black metal wall mirror and a Kohler Cimarron comfort-height toilet. Fixtures from the American Standard Aspirations Collection in Matte Black include a single-handle faucet, towel ring, toilet paper holder, and toilet tank lever. The flooring is Adura Max in Southern Oak Natural.

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Detail of the kitchen showing the kitchen island pendant light and grey washed wooden counter stools. Photo: Suzanna Scott Photography
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This powder room features a 24” linear Vintage Green vanity with a white ceramic countertop and 6” backsplash. A two-light matte black vanity fixture with frosted glass shades is complemented by a backplate accented in light-tone mango wood. The space includes a rectangular black metal wall mirror and a Kohler Cimarron comfort-height toilet. Fixtures from the American Standard Aspirations Collection in Matte Black include a single-handle faucet, towel ring, toilet paper holder, and toilet tank lever. The flooring is Adura Max in Southern Oak Natural.

This powder room features a 24” linear Vintage Green vanity with a white ceramic countertop and 6” backsplash. A two-light matte black vanity fixture with frosted glass shades is complemented by a backplate accented in light-tone mango wood. The space includes a rectangular black metal wall mirror and a Kohler Cimarron comfort-height toilet. Fixtures from the American Standard Aspirations Collection in Matte Black include a single-handle faucet, towel ring, toilet paper holder, and toilet tank lever. The flooring is Adura Max in Southern Oak Natural.

An overhead skylight floods this large, curbless, double-headed shower with built-in alcove seating, and shower niche. We used dramatic "Suite Bricks" in Blanco from Calypso, to add texture and movement in this water-inspired modern shower. Can you find the drain? Brushed nickel hardware from Brizo Litze

A stunning rustic modern exterior blends organic materials and sleek design in this energy-efficient mountain retreat, showcasing sustainable construction and luxurious craftsmanship.

Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
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