Designed around a heritage oak tree, this home seamlessly blends into the existing landscape. The exterior materials, charred-cedar and stucco at the main house and CorTen at the guesthouse, were chosen for their earthy tones and necessary fire resistance.

The expanded guesthouse includes a poolside entertaining space below and an artist’s studio above. The studio, reached by a bridge, provides an inspiring retreat with a view over the treetops and the valley below.

Steel trusses replaced structural posts in the main living space, allowing the house to open up both internally and to the expansive outlooks beyond. Wrapped with a new balcony, the dining room is fitted with custom sliding glass panels, wood and steel shutters, and retractable screens on three sides. This one space now allows for multiple dining experiences—the homeowner’s can dine inside a glass box, a shuttered pavilion or a screened-in porch.

Material Used :

Countertops - Kitchen
Material: Flamed Black Granite

Countertops - Master Bathroom
Material: Carrera Marble

Tilework - Kitchen
Brief Detail: Dual Glaze Tile
Company Name: Heath Ceramics

Tilework - Master Bathroom Floor
Brief Detail: Echeguren Vermont Slate

Tilework - Master Bathroom Shower
Brief Detail: Glazed Brick Tile
Company Name: Fireclay

Flooring
Brief Detail: 5” White Oak Rift and Quarter Sawn

Cabinetry
Company Name: Mueller Nicholls Inc

Appliances
Brief Detail: Kitchen - Gas Range, 36”, GR366
Brand: Wolf
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Kitchen - Refrigerator, K1803SF
Brand: Miele
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Kitchen – Freezer, F1413SF
Brand: Miele
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Kitchen – Oven, S030PESPH
Brand: Wolf
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Kitchen – Wine Refrigerator, KWT1613SF
Brand: Miele
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Kitchen – Dishwasher, Futura Series
Brand: Miele
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Mudroom – Washer, EIFLS60JIW
Brand: Electrolux
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Brief Detail: Mudroom – Dryer, EIMED60JIW
Brand: Electrolux
Purchased at: Atherton Appliance and Kitchen

Sinks (Kitchen)
Brief Detail: Urban Edge 003633
Brand: Julien

Sinks (Master Bedroom)
Brief Detail: Kathryn K-2330
Brand: Kohler

Faucets (Kitchen)
Brief Detail: 772-CP Base (#50-ABCP Faucet Neck)
Brand: Chicago Faucet

Faucets (Master Bedroom)
Brief Detail: 225-2611ABCP
Brand: Chicago Faucet