BK Interior Design, in collaboration with Polsky Perlstein Architects, has reimagined this historic Dutch Colonial-style house nestled in the lovely community of Ross, Marin County, California. The homeowners — a mom with three teenage daughters — wanted thoughtful and inviting living spaces with pops of color throughout. To bring this vision to life, the team embraced the quirks of the original architecture and incorporated vintage and found objects, adding a softness and touch of whimsy.

Despite the owners wanting to maintain the dwelling’s structural integrity, they also yearned for a contemporary, open-plan layout. The challenge was to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior while preserving privacy. The solution was to create a large wall of bifold windows that floods the house with natural light and frames panoramic views, all while maintaining privacy for the homeowners. The result is a masterpiece that effortlessly combines functionality with beauty.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Polsky Perlstein Architects INTERIOR DESIGN BK Interior Design CONTRACTOR Jesus Montes

“Our client’s innate sense of style and wanderlust encouraged us to infuse a bit of the English countryside in a playful manner,” states the designer. “This allowed us to experiment with color and pattern play which we combine with more traditional moldings, doors, and casings.” The result is an aesthetic where old meets new and rustic meets refined, all with a little sense of eccentricity and charm.

ABOVE: This beautiful English-inspired entryway sets the tone for the rest of this home.

What We Love: This historic Dutch Colonial house was completely transformed, boasting incredible attention to detail throughout. We love how the design team preserved unique details in this home and really let the personality of the homeowner shine. Playful touches of whimsy are sprinkled throughout. This includes the cool swings on the covered patio, helping to bring out the kid in all of us. The open-layout kitchen and dining area are just stunning, with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection that enhances the living experience.

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ABOVE: The wood ceiling beams and oak flooring are reclaimed wood, bringing rustic charm into this space. The aged copper hood is beautifully complemented by a Fireclay brick backsplash tile. The countertops are Da Vinci Marble.

ABOVE: The kitchen area was originally small and dark. The designer reimagined this space into an open layout kitchen and dining area that opens to the patio and pool area.

The homeowner loves color and pattern, so the designer added playful touches throughout the home. Vintage textiles were sourced from Hollywood at Home and Timorous Beasties. The overall aesthetic is eclectic, with furnishings that blend country-rustic with old-world charm.

ABOVE: The coffee table was once a prison daybed from France in the 1800s, sourced from Los Angeles-based Obsolete. Up close you can see inscriptions and drawings on it.

ABOVE: The swings were sourced from Thomas Hayes Studio. They are installed from the edge of the covered patio, connecting this space to the swimming pool. They add playfulness and whimsy, a nod to the owner’s personality.

ABOVE: The vintage chairs are from Guillerme et Chambron, reupholstered in a stripe fabric from Christopher Farr. The playfully patterned stair runner is from Missoni. A unique feature in this living area is the closet doors along with the beautiful focal point fireplace. They were both existing in this home and are nearly 100 years old. They were preserved to pay homage to this home’s history.

ABOVE: The artwork throughout this home is unique and eclectic, sourced from Lost Art Salon.

ABOVE: The music room is situated on the second floor of the pool house and makes for a cool kids’ hangout spot. The large sectional was sourced from Restoration Hardware, while the ceiling light fixture is from Robert Long Lighting.

PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Dyer