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Transitional white tile and subway tile bathroom photo in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a hinged shower door

Large transitional single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large arts and crafts red three-story wood exterior home design in Vancouver with a shingle roof

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped gray floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island and white countertops

This gourmet kitchen features a 7' island, perfect for entertaining big crowds. Mid Continent Heritage Maple Glaze cabinets in Ebony with Silver Glaze, hardware is Brushed Bronze, counter-tops are White Fantasy granite, wall color is Sherwin Williams SW7043 'Worldly Gray', Backsplash is Daltile 3x6 Polished Marble First Snow Elegance, flooring is Quickstep Envique Laminate 7-1/2 Inch in Chateau Oak.

Example of a trendy reach-in closet design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

This Master Bathroom vanity is dressed with white marble back lit with under counter LED lighting under the counter top and vanity areas
Large transitional master blue tile and ceramic tile travertine floor doorless shower photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-sized arts and crafts sunroom photo in Baltimore

Mid-sized arts and crafts sunroom photo in Baltimore

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts sunroom design in Baltimore

Mid-sized elegant blue one-story wood exterior home photo in Baltimore with a shingle roof

Sunroom - mid-sized craftsman sunroom idea in Baltimore

Mid-sized arts and crafts sunroom photo in Baltimore

San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close- knit family. San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close-knit family. Facing the Back Bay, overlooking downtown and the Bay Bridge, this property presented us with a unique opportunity to design a vacation home with a dual personality. One side faces a bustling harbor with a constant parade of yachts, cargo vessels and military ships while the other opens onto a deep, quiet contemplative garden. The home’s shingle-style influence carries on the historical Coronado tradition of clapboard and Craftsman bungalows built in the shadow of the great Hotel Del Coronado which was erected at the turn of the last century. In order to create an informal feel to the residence, we devised a concept that eliminated the need for a “front door”. Instead, one walks through the garden and enters the “Great Hall” through either one of two French doors flanking a walk-in stone fireplace. Both two-story bedroom wings bookend this central wood beam vaulted room which serves as the “heart of the home”, and opens to both views. Three sets of stairs are discretely tucked away inside the bedroom wings. In lieu of a formal dining room, the family convenes and dines around a beautiful table and banquette set into a circular window bay off the kitchen which overlooks the lights of the city beyond the harbor. Working with noted interior designer Betty Ann Marshall, we designed a unique kitchen that was inspired by the colors and textures of a fossil the couple found on a honeymoon trip to the quarries of Montana. We set that ancient fossil into a matte glass backsplash behind the professional cook’s stove. A warm library with walnut paneling and a bayed window seat affords a refuge for the family to read or play board games. The couple’s fine craft and folk art collection is on prominent display throughout the house and helps to set an intimate and whimsical tone. Another architectural feature devoted to family is the play room lit by a dramatic cupola which beacons the older grandchildren and their friends. Below the play room is a four car garage that allows the patriarch space to refurbish an antique fire truck, a mahogany launch boat and several vintage cars. Their jet skis and kayaks are housed in another garage designed for that purpose. Lattice covered skylights that allow dappled sunlight to bathe the loggia affords a comfortable refuge to watch the kids swim and gaze out upon the rushing water, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the romantic downtown San Diego skyline. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Betty Ann Marshall Construction: Bill Lyons Photographer: Laura Hull Styling: Zale Design Studio