CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW

Returning after living in London, our clients wanted their home in the town of Mill Valley to feel modern while still embracing some classic elements and furnishings. We developed a neutral palette as the foundation, layered with saturated blues and reds that brought energy and personality to each room.

In the entry, the iconic Cole & Son wallpaper sets the tone for the relaxed refinement throughout the house and establishes an immediate connection to the woods outside. The dining room balances comfort with a sleek, contemporary sensibility: a light wood table is paired with sculptural Ghost chairs, creating an elegant and unconventional duet. In the living room, we mixed furniture pieces and proportions in an intentionally unexpected way, shaping a space that feels collected, personal, and a little playful. Kitchen cabinets in yet another shade of blue tie seamlessly into the color story of the house and complement the exuberant Christian Lacroix wallpaper. After years of city living, one of the greatest pleasures of the home became the simple act of stepping outside. The deck, tucked beneath the surrounding trees, is now a favorite place to sit, relax, and enjoy the beauty and quiet.

The result is a home that offers the sophistication of city living with the ease of its Northern California setting: modern, colorful, and distinctly at home among the trees.