Sutro Architects together with Ann Lowengart Interiors transformed a dated Tuscan-inspired villa into a timeless ranch house located in Lafayette, California. The sprawling 5,045 square-foot gated estate is nestled on 2.8 acres and boasts panoramic views of Mt. Diablo, Briones Regional Park, and the surrounding rolling hills.

The property boasts a fabulous swimming pool, a flourishing vineyard with red wine grapes, mature-growth olive trees, organic gardens, and grazing livestock. Interior designer, Ann Lowengart dressed the contemporary interiors in a cool color scheme punctuated by moody blues and Hermès orange that are casually elegant for a busy family with tween children and several animals.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Sutro Architects CONTRACTOR Cook Construction INTERIOR DESIGN Ann Lowengart Interiors

What We Love: An outdated Tuscan-inspired villa was completely tranformed into a timeless California ranch house The new designed is light and airy with beautiful, contemporary art, stylish furnishings and exquisite light fixtres. The designer did a fabulous job of making this home chic while being family and pet friendly with the use of performance fabrics on the furniture. Overall, a visually stunning home that can be enjoyed for daily living and entertaining.

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Above: The sculpted and cast-in marble composite resin table is called the ‘Honeycomb Console’ by Ironies. Above the table is a vivid waterscape painting on the oak-paneled wall by artist Louise LeBourgeois. Flanking the painting, a pair of hand-blown glass wall sconces are by John Pomp Studios.

Above: The kitchen island features casual seating with the Bella Counter Stools from Troscan Design. A trio of glass and metal pendant lights illuminate the Calacatta Michelangelo marble countertop.

Above: In this moody home library, large walls of glass bring in natural light while framing breathtaking vistas. The ceiling light fixtures are the Sea Urchin Pendants in Natural by COUP STUDIO. 

Above: This indigo-walled library features a hidden bookcase door on hinges, it leads to a wet bar for the adults to imbibe in.

Above: The eye-catching brick patterned tile of the home bar in the dining room was sourced from Artistic Tile. Custom white oak cabinets feature drawer pulls from Rocky Mountain Hardware.

Above: The gorgeous light fixture hovering over the bleached walnut dining table is the Seed Cloud Rectangular Glass Drop Chandelier from Ochre. The artwork on the wall is the Oculus 0322.42.01 by Lisa Bartleson — Cast bioresin, pigment on sculpted canvas On Panel, 42 x 42 inches.

Above: The family room features a beautiful Darryl Carter daybed that is custom upholstered in a Sunbrella acrylic fabric. Throughout the living space, the designer chose performance fabrics that are durable enough for kids and pets.

Above: The exquisite hand-crafted light fixture in the family room is inspired by nature. It’s called the LH22 Chandelier by Brightbound.

Above: In the owner’s bedroom, a pair of night tables are from Altura Furniture.

Above: The abstract seascape painting by artist Paul Norword, adds a pop of color to the bedroom.

Above: This home office is part of the owner’s bedroom suite. Midcentury-inspired furnishings include a side table sourced from The Future Perfect.

Above: In the walk-in closet, a custom white oak cabinet features beautiful leather and stainless steel pulls sourced from The Nanz Company. The niche space is painted in Blue Dusk 1644 by Benjamin Moore.

Above: In the daughter’s bathroom, the vanity was painted in Bainbridge Blue 749 by Benjamin Moore. This color was selected to match the cement tile. 

PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Dyer Photography