This was a contemporary 350 square foot addition to and complete renovation of an existing mid 20's beach cottage located on a double lot in the Harbor area of Santa Cruz. After a complete redesign and demolition 'down to the studs', this iconic seaside home was rebuilt from the inside out with top of the line materials and expert attention to every detail. The Design and Remodeling work was preceded by our land use analysis with the Santa Cruz County Planning and Building Departments. Although this large lot could have accommodated two separate new homes, our client was intent upon preserving the charming early century look and lot positioning of the existing ninety year old home. In addition, she was in favor of preserving the large old Monterey Cypress tree located at the front corner of the lot. A consulting Arborist was brought in to support and judiciously trim the major branches in a successful effort to improve the health and stability of the heritage tree.

The design of this alluring model apartment starts off as you walk in being greeted with the ebony rattan counter stools that a unique texture to the kitchen, while the built-in desk serves as the perfect niche to work from home. Neutral colors with a hint of ebony take precedence in the living room, while the outdoor seating area has rattan and rope chairs for a bit of global flair. We dressed the primary bedroom in white bedding with black velvet euro shams and animal-inspired fabrics for a fun touch. Both bathrooms have a tranquil spa-like atmosphere, with soft tones and items that promote relaxation. Finally, the guest bedroom has a cozy-chic style with abstract art, dark rich velvets fabrics, oak wood tones, and black leather roped bench.

The design of this alluring model apartment starts off as you walk in being greeted with the ebony rattan counter stools that a unique texture to the kitchen, while the built-in desk serves as the perfect niche to work from home. Neutral colors with a hint of ebony take precedence in the living room, while the outdoor seating area has rattan and rope chairs for a bit of global flair. We dressed the primary bedroom in white bedding with black velvet euro shams and animal-inspired fabrics for a fun touch. Both bathrooms have a tranquil spa-like atmosphere, with soft tones and items that promote relaxation. Finally, the guest bedroom has a cozy-chic style with abstract art, dark rich velvets fabrics, oak wood tones, and black leather roped bench.

The design of this alluring model apartment starts off as you walk in being greeted with the ebony rattan counter stools that a unique texture to the kitchen, while the built-in desk serves as the perfect niche to work from home. Neutral colors with a hint of ebony take precedence in the living room, while the outdoor seating area has rattan and rope chairs for a bit of global flair. We dressed the primary bedroom in white bedding with black velvet euro shams and animal-inspired fabrics for a fun touch. Both bathrooms have a tranquil spa-like atmosphere, with soft tones and items that promote relaxation. Finally, the guest bedroom has a cozy-chic style with abstract art, dark rich velvets fabrics, oak wood tones, and black leather roped bench.

This Spanish Revival takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape. With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again. An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house. An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

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Large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Family room - large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar design with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops and multicolored backsplash

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Family room - large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This Spanish Revival takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape. With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again. An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house. An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

Designed by Bercovitz Design, this house is built high in the Rocky Mountains and draws inspiration from traditional vernacular mining structures built in the region.

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Staircase - traditional carpeted straight staircase idea in Philadelphia with painted risers

Example of a cottage home design design in Boston

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Doorless shower - large transitional master doorless shower idea with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

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Example of a large transitional master doorless shower design with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and an undermount sink

This Spanish Revival takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape. With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again. An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house. An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

This Spanish Revival takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape. With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again. An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house. An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

The old drywall pantry and desk area was not providing enough storage with easy access. *The new built-in cabinetry, complete with dry bar and hidden under-counter beverage refrigerator, provides a brilliantly organized pull out system for every item the client needs to store and maximizes useful space. The cut glass door designs were inspired by the shape of the light fixture above the table.

Photography by Kae Photographers Architects Cecilia and Alfred Quezada purchased the Mill Valley Lovell House in 1995 which became their realized passion project for the next 14 years. Built in 1953, the original 1,100 sq. ft. structure was a mid-century shed-roof “box” in extreme disrepair. Building upon the underlying modern potential, the architects embarked on a series of three distinct additions and remodels with a commitment to honor the intention and materiality of the original 50’s design. The majority of the house was rebuilt in 1998 with an addition of an opposing complimentary form separating the main structure by a steel and glass breezeway canopy. In 2006, the Kitchen and Den expansion was completed utilizing a translucent roof to capture the ever-changing daylight. The Lovell House has been recognized as one of the prominent modern homes in Mill Valley and has inspired many to follow their dreams of building modern in a town with little precedence. Recently, the Quezadas sold the house and have moved on to the next “labor of love”.