A modern yet inviting farmhouse retreat in the picturesque Sonoma wine country

White modern farmhouse exterior with black metal roof, red front door, and pool at dusk

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This stunning modern farmhouse retreat was designed by Robert Baumann Architecture and is situated in California’s beautiful Sonoma wine country. The owners desired an escape from their busy work lives on the peninsula and wanted to build a family vacation home that might also provide supplemental income as a rental property. They found a lovely meadow (frequented by the stag) at the top of a steep access.

A two-story, 2,817-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom main house, an attached garage with a recreation room above, and a second dwelling unit of 828 square feet with one bedroom and one bathroom for visiting parents were to be separate but connected by a covered porch. These program pieces were arranged around a pool patio and 1,634 square feet of exterior deck space, integrated with contemporary farmhouse detailing.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Robert Baumann Architecture
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Del Development
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Kenneth Campbell

Rear view of farmhouse with covered patio, navy umbrellas, and lounge chairs by the pool

The resulting exterior spaces are unique and enjoyable, each with its own views and experience. As finish material decisions arose during construction, the client decided to engage the more rustic and traditional aspects of the farmhouse. They were an integral part of our design team, contributing significantly to what became a very charming end result!

Front porch with red door, gable roof, and poolside lounge chairs

Welcoming Entryway with Reclaimed Wood Floors

Entryway with reclaimed wood floors, glass-paned front door, and rustic console table

Farmhouse Kitchen with Custom Tile and a Navy Island

White kitchen with navy island, black pendant lights, and diamond-patterned tile backsplash

What We Love About This Home

The reclaimed wood floors, hand-hewn beams, and antique furnishings give this house a lived-in warmth, while the crisp white kitchen and layered blue bedrooms keep things feeling fresh and current. The layout gives everyone their own space too, with a separate guest cottage and rec room above the garage, while the pool patio and outdoor kitchen bring the family together. Little touches such as the patina barn doors, farmhouse sink vanities, and vintage mantel show just how much care went into designing this home.

Tell Us: What details do you love most about this home, and what would you change if this were your personal residence? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of California: Extraordinary modern farmhouse living in a Sonoma wine country getaway and Inside a wine country retreat with panoramic views over the Sonoma Valley.

Kitchen island with navy cabinetry next to a glass-front bar cabinet and reclaimed wood beam

Butler's pantry with sliding barn door, espresso machine, and glass bar cabinets

Hallway view into kitchen with sliding barn door and round wood starburst mirror

Kitchen with black pendant lights, open shelving, and arabesque tile backsplash

Dining area with wood table, black windsor chairs, and view into the kitchen

Kitchen range and hood with gray arabesque tile backsplash and open shelving

Open-Concept Dining and Living Spaces

Dining room with lantern-style chandeliers and view into the living area

Open-concept living and dining space with exposed wood ceiling beams

Living room with gray sofa, white rug, and French doors leading to the pool

Living room with gray sectional, wood beams, and arched mirror

Living room with fireplace, built-in shelving, and round black chandelier

Fireplace with tiled surround flanked by weathered green bookshelves

A Serene Owner’s Bedroom Suite

Bedroom with upholstered bed, ceiling fan, and rows of transom windows

Bedroom with upholstered bed, nightstands, and glimpse into an en-suite bathroom

Bedroom corner with vintage white fireplace mantel and reclaimed wood floors

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms Throughout the Home

Bathroom double vanity with white cabinets, marble countertop, and herringbone tile floor

Bathroom with clawfoot soaking tub, glass shower, and marble subway tile

Powder room with blue shiplap walls, round black mirror, and patterned tile floor

A Rustic Staircase and Upstairs Hallway

Upstairs landing with antique wood dresser, gilded mirror, and staircase railing

Upstairs hallway with reclaimed wood floors, staircase, and blue runner rug

Blue bathroom with double vanity, marble countertop, and honeycomb tile floor

Walk-in shower with white subway tile, black fixtures, and built-in niche

A Functional Mudroom and Laundry Room

Mudroom and laundry room with herringbone tile floor and vintage newsprint wallpaper

A Charming Kids’ Bedroom and Bathroom

Kids' bedroom with elevated loft bed, ladder, and blue walls

Bathroom with farmhouse sink vanity, wood-look tile shower surround, and patterned floor tile

Outdoor Living: Pool, Porches, and Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Rear exterior of farmhouse with solar panels, covered porch, and pool with spa

Screened porch with navy wicker furniture and black gooseneck sconces

Covered porch walkway with navy seating, towel storage, and view toward outdoor kitchen

Hammock strung between trees on a hillside with stone retaining wall

Outdoor kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven, stainless appliances, and stone counters

Pool overlooking oak-studded hillside with hammock and stone patio

Side exterior with covered porch, rocking chairs, grill, and vineyard rows

Rear exterior showing multiple gabled rooflines and gravel courtyard

A Vaulted Guest Bedroom with Boho Details

Vaulted bedroom with beaded chandelier, antique cabinet, and French doors

Bedroom with black metal bed frame, beaded chandelier, and wall-mounted baskets

Bathroom with shiplap accent wall, black-framed mirror, and patterned tile floor

A Cozy Guest Cottage for Visiting Family

Guest cottage living area with blue sofa, wood-plank floors, and view into kitchen

Living room with sliding patina barn doors, wood TV console, and blue sofa

Guest cottage kitchen with white cabinets, mesh-front doors, and rustic wood table

PHOTOGRAPHER Rennai Hoefer