This midcentury family retreat was completely transformed by Andrew Mann Architecture, nestled on 5-acres of vineyards, gardens, and orchards in Sonoma County, California. The project team collaborated to create a place where a busy family of six could spend quality time together cooking, eating, swimming, gardening, and drinking wine.
Inspired by the family’s desire for a life unplugged, the architect reimagined this classic midcentury-style dwelling. Some of the design features of this structure had aged gracefully, including the iconic sawtooth profile, the voluminous shed-style roof, and tongue-and-groove wood ceilings. Other details needed a makeover, such as the cramped and isolated kitchen, and a mustard-hued master bath.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Andrew Mann Architecture INTERIOR DESIGN McCaffrey Design Group BUILDER Sawyer Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Christa Mone LIGHTING DESIGNER Anna Kondolf Lighting Design
Above: In the living room, the owners wanted sophisticated yet child-friendly living, selecting the Italia Track Arm sectional sofa in stone from Restoration Hardware. A modern armchair in the corner is from HD Buttercup.
Above: In front of the original floor-to-ceiling windows, a classic mid-century piece — the Eames lounge chair and ottoman in black leather.
Above: A Corbett Extension table in walnut is from Room & Board, encircled by leather chairs from HD Buttercup. Over the dining table, a striking chandelier by Lucretia Lighting.
Above: The round dining table is from Restoration Hardware, encircled by leather chairs from HD Buttercup.
Above: The kitchen was completely reconfigured from a u-shaped layout by removing the dividing wall from the living and dining rooms. The Statuary honed Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash provide a bright and airy feel. Craftsman-style cabinetry was replaced with clean-lined, flat-panel cabinetry in contrasting bright white and smoky gray.
Above: The backsplash features stainless steel open shelving for simple access to essential ingredients for the homeowner who loves to cook. A wonderful herb and vegetable garden provides fresh ingredients just outside!
What We Love: This midcentury retreat provides a relaxing and fun-filled getaway for a family with four children. Completely transformed living spaces offer a bright and airy floor plan for living and entertaining. New materials, furnishings and accessories helps to modernize this home while making it family friendly. We are especially loving the outdoor spaces with the beautiful gardens and outdoor pavilion for dining al fresco.
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Above: This sun-filled guest bedroom features a bright yellow Kartell Comback Rocking Chair by Patricia Urquiola. The linen accent pillows are from Wisteria. On the floor, the nubby gray carpeting is by Starck, inspired by the driveway pebbles.
Above: In the guest bathroom, a large window frames forest views. The tub is clad with Bianco Carrara marble, sourced from Integrated Resources Group. On the floor, Hex Target tile by Popham Design.
Above: In the master bathroom, the dual floating vanity is composed of Bianco Carrara marble. On the floor, La Palma Mosaics, Ann Sacks. The vanity sconces are from Apparatus Studio.
Outdoor living is the quintessential California lifestyle. The project team kept this in focus when designing this outdoor kitchen pavilion. Emerging from the curvaceous garden beds, the sloped roof shed shelters a wood-burning pizza oven, a full counter setup, and an extended table for large family gatherings.
Along with the herbs and vegetables, the garden beds are brimming with roses, snapdragons, gladiola, cosmos, and a variety of other blooms.
The highlight of the lush gardens is the veggie garden that frames the outdoor dining pavilion. This fantastic entertaining space comes complete with ceiling-mounted heaters and misters to be enjoyed throughout the seasons. The family spends most of their time gathering in this outdoor oasis, which also includes a swimming pool.
The family worked with the landscape architect to create an interactive outdoor space where the kids could explore. They recently decided to increase the size of the strawberry beds for their youngest son who has begun walking and enjoys picking berries.
A trellis wraps the shed roof, providing additional shade to this outdoor pavilion. The dining table offers plenty of seating for family and friends, with Caprice Chairs in red from Room & Board. The structure also features an alfresco kitchen and dual sliding barn doors that open to reveal a spacious pantry.
A wood-fired pizza oven was a special request for this family who loves to cook and entertain. Every weekend the family picks vegetables from the garden as toppings for their pizza that they make from scratch.
PHOTOGRAPHER David Wakely Photography
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