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Dream House Tour: A modern farmhouse renovation in Northern California

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 Jennifer Tulley Architects has beautifully renovated this hilltop farmhouse in Sonoma County, Northern California. Initially constructed by two brothers in the 1940s, it has been transformed from its modest structure into a spacious, modern, yet inviting retreat. This project’s scope entailed reconfiguring the small, separated rooms into large, interconnected spaces with a better flow and logical progression. New windows were also installed to capture the incredible views. 

A second-floor addition increased the size of this house, creating a light-flooded master suite overlooking the Russian River landscape. The homeowners wished to preserve the best features of the original building. The new design focused on reusing the original materials in a modern way, incorporating texture and organic elements into all the spaces. 

The knotty pine panels were planned and then used as new awnings at the front door, back door, and the western-facing terrace overlooking the pool. Redwood sheathing now adorns the dining room ceiling, cabinetry, and sliding doors throughout.

Note: Continue to the end of this home tour to see some before photos!

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Above: The artwork is a diptych photograph from Hudson Grace in San Francisco, California.

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What We Love: This beautiful farmhouse renovation in Northern California offers a look at how an older home can be revived into a warm and inviting new abode. Light-filled living spaces frame views over the Sonoma countryside, creating a tranquil living environment. Outside, spacious patios and a swimming pool take full advantage of this home’s breathtaking surroundings.

Tell Us: What do you think of the overall design of this farmhouse renovation project? Do you think the architects successfully created a warm and inviting new living environment? Please share your thoughts in the Comments!

Note: Check out a couple of other breathtaking home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of California: Rustic-modern ski retreat in the Sierras boasts jaw-dropping details and Warm and contemporary Sonoma home set amongst a grove of oak trees.

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Above: The windows in the dining room are Marvin Ultimate Clad.

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Above: This covered patio provides shelter from the sun, overlooking the sumptuous swimming pool and beyond to beautiful Sonoma County.

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Above: The countertops in the kitchen are soapstone.

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Above: The sink is a Shaws Original Lancaster Single Bowl Apron Front Fireclay Kitchen Sink, from Rohl.

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Above: In the bedroom, the lamps on the nightstands are from Kravet and designed by Jonathan Adler.

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Above: Due to a tight space of this bathroom, the vanity is 1′-9″ deep and the door is 2′-2″. The vanity is custom made from redwood salvaged from the job site. The tile on the walls is a 3×6 handmade tile from Sonoma Tilemakers. On the window is a vinyl roll down shade from the shade store that can go over the sill.

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Above: In the bathroom, a custom vanity is built from reclaimed redwood sheathing from the house.

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Prior to Renovation:

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PHOTOGRAPHER David Duncan Livingston

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Charles Mathis
1 month ago
Charles Mathis
1 month ago

Nice One

Simone
1 month ago

fabulous job

Margie
1 month ago

A lovely reno. But the dark beams in the living room seem to make that room look a bit top heavy. Maybe it is the camera angle. I wonder what it would have looked like with white beams.

Margie
1 month ago

A very lovely reno. But I think the dark beams in the living room make that room seem a little top heavy. Wonder if white beams would have been better.