The expansive living room features soaring 22' ceilings and exposed wood beams, along with a custom designed slate fireplace wall. Our team designed the massive custom fireplace wall and selected the oversized black metal chandelier to compliment the grand scale of this space. Large scale windows highlight the mountain views of this home's terraced backyard. The living room features a large comfortable sectional sofa, an 80" TV, two oversized swivel chairs, and a grouping of four cocktail tables in the center. An arched wood console table provides a visual separation between the kitchen and the living areas. Neutral colors provide a soothing palette and durable fabrics were selected for this active family with pets. On the opposite side of the room, the home's open staircase and architectural entry door balance the expansive space.

The Dining Room was restored to its original appearance with new custom paneling and reclaimed antique pine flooring. Robert Benson Photography
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The Inglenook corner fireplaces offer space saving design to accommodate any open cornered wall. This unit comes in clean faced and louvered circulating models. These fully insulated models include smooth white refractory panels and a textured charcoal powder coat finish. Features Available in Corner (Inglenook), Peninsula (Monterey) and See Through (Craftsman ST/Windsor) models Radiant smooth-faced or circulating louvered Massive smoke dome for reliable operation Insulated firebox for increased performance in colder climates (available in select models) White Refractory Panels Heavy duty log grate Includes mesh fire screens Outside air kit available for maximum performance Durable textured powder coat finish Uses IHP 8 DM Inglenook (1700º) double wall air cooled wood burning chimney Uses IHP 8 HT Inglenook (2100º) heavy gauge double wall air cooled wood burning chimney, recommended for cold climates (required for Canada) 20 Year Limited Warranty

Stunning curved stair system in home with Bull Run Mountain breathtaking views; smooth wood treads and inviting volutes match owners beautiful flooring selection. The massive hand railing system in this staircase complement front doors unique design, and comply with local building codes. Century Stair brought to life owner’s vision; we designed, manufactured and installed the complete spiraling staircase (basement, main level, and second floor).CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

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The expansive living room features soaring 22' ceilings and exposed structural steel beams, along with a custom designed slate fireplace wall. Our team designed the massive custom fireplace wall and selected the oversized black metal chandelier to compliment the grand scale of this space. Large scale windows highlight the mountain views of this home's terraced backyard. The living room features a large comfortable sectional sofa, an 80" TV, two oversized swivel chairs, and a grouping of four cocktail tables in the center. Neutral colors provide a soothing palette and durable fabrics were selected for this active family with pets. The living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and breakfast areas and provides the ideal open concept space for entertaining. On the opposite side of the room, the home's open staircase and architectural entry door balance the expansive space.

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Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

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The expansive living room features soaring 22' ceilings and exposed wood beams, along with a custom designed slate fireplace wall. Our team designed the massive custom fireplace wall and selected the oversized black metal chandelier to compliment the grand scale of this space. Large scale windows highlight the mountain views of this home's terraced backyard. The living room features a large comfortable sectional sofa, an 80" TV, two oversized swivel chairs, and a grouping of four cocktail tables in the center. An arched wood console table provides a visual separation between the kitchen and the living areas. Neutral colors provide a soothing palette and durable fabrics were selected for this active family with pets. On the opposite side of the room, the home's open staircase and architectural entry door balance the expansive space. A sliding glass door provides privacy for the study when needed.

"Our latest custom entry project features a massive 5' x 8' (or your specific size) pivot door crafted from select-grade Solid Black Walnut. The centerpiece is a hand-carved wildlife relief of a Kudu, meticulously detailed to flow with the natural grain of the wood. To support the substantial weight of the solid walnut, we utilized a heavy-duty concealed pivot hinge system, allowing for a seamless, finger-touch operation despite its scale. This door serves as a functional piece of art, bridging the gap between luxury architectural design and traditional woodcarving. Available for custom commissions to fit any rough opening."

I balanced the oak cabinetry in the dining area with the oak cabinetry on the breakfast area side and the front of the island to counterbalance with the white cabinetry in the kitchen area. I selected a beautiful Julie Neill chandelier that I had her embellish with the golden decorative leaves. The massive round table was made by Angie Tyner of A. Tyner Antiques out of Atlanta. The wood planked hip ceiling helps define the dining space from the other areas of the great room. Casement windows with a custom window treatment can be seen.

Draperies of Palm Beach custom design ocean front living room windows. Three arch windows two stories tall with second story balcony overlook. Custom gold Leaf 24" tall medallions are positioned at the very top. A triple drape top design utilizing a Kravet fabric of antique gold silk for the top drape anchored by two large cut velvet swags and completed with 108" side jabots. Two custom made trims from the European line of Janet Yanati were selected to be applied one on top of the other for a dramatic finish of this luxurious drapery design. An exclusive Janet Yonaty gold and red/wine embossed pattern fabric was selected for the 22' long drapery panels falling to drape on the floor with a 8" bullion gold trim finishing the hem line. Custom hand made petite swags of the drapery print finished in the designer trims are fashioned as tie backs for the massive drapery panels.

This one of a kind massive 14' long kitchen island has a rustic Mediterranean style with a soft worn finish, custom designed to look like an old world antique, but have all the functions of a modern kitchen. Reclaimed Arizona Ash wood was selected for its rich character, golden tones and contrasting dark grains, very similar to what one would find in old growth Oak and Pine

This was a massive remodel by Jeremy Harmon of Harmon Construction. The entire left end of the home consisted of a very small kitchen in the back of the house, a laundry in the middle, and a formal dining room on the front of the home. We redesigned the entire space to get a very large kitchen with an island as well as a very spacious laundry and pantry area. The client selected Wellborn cabinet's Prairie shaker door style in Oyster White. The decorative wood hood is the focal point of this room and is flanked by windows that give the client more than sufficient natural lighting. A spacious appliance garage houses several countertop appliances allowing a very clean look. I love the crisp contrast between their lovely hardwood floors and pristine white cabinetry. Photos by Jana Sobel of 205 Photography

Massive White Oak timbers offer their support to upper level breezeway on this post & beam structure. Reclaimed Hemlock, dryed, brushed & milled into shiplap provided the perfect ceiling treatment to the hallways. Painted shiplap grace the walls and wide plank Oak flooring showcases a few of the clients selections.

This newly constructed home offers an expansive floor plan with spectacular views of the countryside through the many windows seen throughout the home. The foyer commands particular attention with its floating staircase and exquisite polished porcelain flooring. Continuing into the living area, wide-planked, antiqued maple flooring grounds the room, while custom Norwalk and Fairfield furniture sits atop Karastan rugs. The kitchen is a chef’s dream come true with ample room to cook and entertain among the custom cabinets. Chisel-edge porcelain tile was installed in a random pattern, perfectly complimenting the Ash Gold granite countertops and tumbled travertine backsplash. The master suite allows for a relaxing retreat with calming colors seen in the bedding, custom silk drapery, and cozy, hand-knotted Kalaty rug. Stepping into the master bath, the porcelain tile, soaker tub, and custom tiled shower create a peaceful oasis. Kim Johnson, Interior Designer, enjoyed helping her clients select products from a variety of vendors to create a beautiful new home for this family. As always, we truly appreciate our clients and hope they enjoy many happy years in their new home. Designer: Kim Johnson Contractor: John Kavanaugh Granite Countertops: Stoneworks Cabinets: Mowdy Cabinetry Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Wallpaper on bed wall: Phillip Jeffries, vinyl, color: Belgian Linen Khaki Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and patio. While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.