Ian Coleman

The living room was restored to be a bright and crisply appointed space for entertaining and music. The original douglas fir flooring was refinished and complimented by the pale green painted trim. Photographer: Bruce Damonte

Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Sala de estar integrado con Galeria / Comedor Sala d'estar integrat amb Galeria / Menjador Living room integrated with Gallery / Dining room

Custom Steel Bi-folding door system in a modern music room. Finished with a darkening patina.

We converted the erstwhile formal dining room in this residence to a multipurpose room. True to its name, it function as an office, guest room, music room, prayer room and an extension of the living room when the pocket doors are open. The daybed shown here opens into a very comfortable king-sized bed. The builts in along the window hide the unsightly and yellowed out AC, while creating storage and a place to comfortably sit and read a book with a view to enjoy. The custom seat cushions are silver in a faux leather material. with a modern and linear construction. On the opposite wall, we have designed a desk niche to create a home office. The pocket doors close if privacy is needed.

Tony Soluri Photography http://www.soluriphotography.com/

Photography by J.P. Chen, Phoenix Media

This room was built as a multi-purpose family room. Integrated theater system with 75" television and top of the line speakers make it perfect for Sunday afternoon games. There is a built in Murphy bed and full closet in the room. The window seat includes both open shelves and hidden storage as well as recessed bookcases and the cushion is twin size for easy extra sleeping.

The fireplace surround holds recessed TV and additional storage. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC

Engineered European Oak with a UV Oil Finish. Manufactured by WoodCo.

Interiors by Olander-Capriotti Interior Design. Photo by KuDa Photography

Built and Photographed by Master Builders SF.

Library - Michael Albany Photography