SDG Architecture brought this classic farmhouse-style home in Atherton, California, to life using layers of modern textures and elements. Creating a soothing environment in this 6,000-square-foot home was paramount for this busy Silicon Valley family. A serene color palette in shades of gray provides a neutral backdrop, evoking a warm and inviting atmosphere while allowing the stunning garden views to take center stage.
With this indoor/outdoor setting, a quintessentially Californian experience was made. This home is appointed with enough sophisticated elements to bring a classic farmhouse into the 21st century. However, the project team also created pristine, practical spaces with modern family living in mind.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT SDG Architecture BUILDER Ernst Development INTERIOR DESIGN Sullivan Design Studio STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MS Engineering LANDSCAPE DESIGN Zeterre Landscape Architecture
What We Love: This classic farmhouse-style home features a serene palette that imbues subtle sophistication. It is designed with warm and inviting spaces that are practical and durable for family living. The project team did a fabulous job of blurring the boundaries between indoors and out to capture the beautiful setting surrounding this home. Textures and colors are mixed together to create an overall beautiful design aesthetic.
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Above: In the living room, the fireplace is composed of limestone. Dynamic chandeliers and moments of color work within the neutral space to create unexpected twists.
Awards: 2017 Silver Award Contemporary/Soft Contemporary Single Family Residence Over 3,000 sf (ASID California Peninsula Chapter)
The interior designers selected practical finishes in keeping with the design aesthetic, including the porcelain Ann Sacks kitchen island top (creating the look of Calacatta marble yet without the maintenance). The bar stools are from Lee Industries. Softer, more organic materials provide an elevated look that is also durable enough to withstand the family’s school age children.
The design style of this home proves that serene does not have to be boring. Geometric patterns are at play throughout this dwelling, adding subtle interest.
Above: The family’s project room creates a designated hub of energy for the parents and kids to interact and explore. With this light-filled room, nature plays an important role once again. The room features a centrally located craft table, individual workstations, and a library wall complete with rolling ladder. Nothing is out of reach.
Above: The countertop in the bathroom is limestone.
Above: In the master bedroom, the pale taupe upholstered headboard is by Hickory, while the chandelier is from Arteriors.
Above: In the master bathroom, the sink counter is approximately 4′-5″ and vanity counter approximately 2′-10″.
Above: The manufacturer of the windows and doors throughout this home is Anderson Windows & Doors.
PHOTOGRAPHER Bernard André
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