Project Complete
Tucked away in Atherton this traditional 4000sqft mansion received a comprehensive interior remodel that better suited the lifestyle of the clients and their children. This included the transformation of a mezzanine into a new bedroom as well as a major reconfiguration to an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area (with a future hidden speak-easy style bar).
On entry you are greeted by a voluminous, 2-story foyer. Traditional oil-rubbed-bronze accents are picked out against the warm, blue-grey of Alaskan Husky (BM1479) and the light rustic white oak flooring which was used throughout.
Much of the traditional aesthetic in this remodel is conveyed by trim work around windows and doors as well as the custom built-in cabinetry. Rounded corners of display shelves create a natural flow through the space and soften the sheer volume of carpentry in this project. A small study area with views of the back yard communicates directly with the kitchen so that during a party it can be used as a buffet for food on the way to the dining room or the outside.
The small powder room houses a built-in vanity topped with Carrara marble which extends up the wall to become the backsplash. Wallpaper was chosen for the single accent wall and a matching Yarmouth Blue (BM HC-150) for the others. This allows the pattern to be teased in the mirror when seen from outside.
The built-in wet bar houses a hanging shelf hosting glassware sits above the wet bar allowing light to filter through and illuminate the counter. Using the same palette as the kitchen of Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, White Dove (BM OC-17) painted cabinetry and polished nickel hardware this area feels synonymous with the rest of the house.
However, (yet to be constructed and rendered here) when opening one of the cabinet doors a secret wine room is revealed beyond. A high contrasting palette conveys exclusivity and is a visual surprise in the otherwise pastel environment. The vibrant green of malachite counters pop against the black lacquer & rattan cabinetry with brass pulls. A cavernous effect is created by over cabinet lighting illuminates the walnut paneled ceiling and walls.
Ice Fog tile with a cracked glaze takes tones from the Taj Mahal quartzite counters in the kitchen and extends up to the cabinetry. The painted v-rustic ceiling visually shortens the large open-plan space. A large central island is located beneath two pendant lights for extensive food preparation and casual dining. A counter-depth, panel ready refrigerator/ freezer and range flank one side, while the sink looks out to the rear yard through a center-arched window.
The kitchen is directly connected to the living room by a single stair down into what used to be the garage and second entry door services the porte-cochére. In the living room the cabinetry is center stage; tiered alongside open display shelving, the central cabinet opens up to reveal the TV inside but otherwise is hidden away. Here the oil-rubbed-bronze accents return to contrast against the white cabinetry and light walls. The furniture here sits low to allow for an uninterrupted of the front yard though the large bay window.
The primary bathroom makes extensive use of Carrara marble, running seamlessly from the tub surround, across the vanity as the backsplash and into the shower. Like downstairs in the powder room a shallow vanity allowed the use of elegant wall-mounted Kohler faucetry. The shower stall features a rainfall shower head as well as hand-held, and is designed to accommodate the future installation of a steam shower system. This necessitated the tiling of all surfaces and by using varying formats of tile (such as the vertical arabesque strip) the extensive marble tile maintains visual interest. A frosted glass door and window inside the shower allow natural light to enter the adjacent toilet room.
