This gorgeous Colonial-style home was designed for a family of five by Bay Area Designs together with Fiorella Design, located in Menlo Park, a city in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The home was constructed from the ground up after the previous house that resided on this lot was demolished. The homeowners desired a traditional look in the front with a more modern aesthetic at the back. 

Inside, you will find a beautiful mix of modern and traditional details. An impressive feature of this home is the floating steel staircase, the main focal point that is set in front of a double-story window wall. Another highlight of this dwelling is the steel patio doors that open from the family room to the backyard. A swimming pool was added as a direct view from the staircase.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Bay Area Designs INTERIOR DESIGN Fiorella Design HOME BUILDER Benchmark Builders LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Past the Gate

Above: Suspended above the entry, the industrial brass and matte black pendant light is by Robert Abbey. The console table is from Restoration Hardware.

The home’s overall feeling was to nod to tradition at moments but overall to be fresh, clean, and contemporary. They wanted a bright and happy home for their three young children. You can see this in the paneling, the trim, the cabinetry, and the finish selections. The designer worked with the homeowner to pull items they liked and make the house cohesive with the architecture. The rooms should be elegant while feeling comfortable and inviting.

What We Love: This colonial-style home features beautiful contemporary styling throughout its living spaces. We love the modern steel staircase design, providing an attractive design element in front of the large glass window wall. The expansive glazing at the rear of this home helps to flood the living spaces with natural light, enhancing the airy, open feel. The seamless blend of classic and contemporary details creates a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

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Above: In the kitchen, the stools are from Arteriors, while the pendant lights are from Rejuvenation. The flooring is white oak.

Above: In the family room, the designer warmed up the cool color palette with rustic wood beams and textural details. The loveseat was sourced from Restoration Hardware, while a pair of armchairs are from Nuevo. The painting is by artist Jonas Fisch.

Above: In the bedroom, the multi-arm light fixture is called ‘Boca’ by Hudson Valley Lighting. The built-in wall niche is fabricated in white oak.

Above: In the powder room, the wallpaper by Schumacher. A custom-fabricated, rift-sawn oak vanity features an exquisite Da Vinci Marble countertop. The wall sconces are the Camille by Visual Comfort.

PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Dyer