MILL VALLEY IN THE TREES

Set beside a meandering stream, this home was designed for a large family who loved nothing more than gathering with friends and entertaining. Our goal was to create a house that felt relaxed and welcoming while effortlessly accommodating a full and active household.

The kitchen became the heart of the home, bright, open, and timeless, with crisp white cabinetry softened by warm wood and leather accents. A substantial Thermador range was chosen especially for our client, an accomplished cook and enthusiastic hostess. Because she loves having family and friends nearby while she prepares meals, we created a comfortable seating area at the end of the kitchen, making cooking part of the social experience rather than something happening apart from it. As a natural extension of the kitchen, the deck overlooking the stream is an ultimate destination for morning coffee, afternoon conversations, or lingering evenings with friends.

In the family room, we enlarged the windows to capture more of the views and bring the surrounding landscape into the room. Generous window seats provide cozy places for reading, relaxing, or simply watching the world outside, offering plenty of room for the entire family to gather.

The dining room was also designed with entertaining in mind. A large round table, surrounded by comfortable seating and anchored by a sumptuous blue velvet dining banquette, encourages conversation. This arrangement can easily accommodate twelve guests and, judging by the number of gatherings held here, has likely welcomed many more.

Ultimately, the house is about connection: to family, to friends, and to the beautiful landscape just beyond its doors. Comfortable furnishings, natural textures, and an earthy palette used throughout the house reinforce the feeling of a home meant to be lived in and enjoyed.