The Beams Say it All

San Marino, CA

How do you convert an outdoor storage and porch into a family room, a breakfast room, a workspace for the kids, and a new Spanish Mediterranean Style laundry room? You rethink everything!

The dark walnut beams and two-toned earth-colored painted walls set the "Californian hacienda-style" tone. The limestone fireplace enlivens the touch of burnt umber like a campfire under a starry night. Nothing beats the sensation of walking barefoot on these dark walnut floors. The durable cotton/poly blend of the re-upholstered sofa is welcoming under every circumstance.

Only a Venetian plaster with a tile wainscot traveling around the powder bath could do justice to the oil-rubbed bronze sink and custom cabinet. The kitchen glows with granite countertops, the island, and a custom trompe l'oeil painted hood. Final touch: Custom-designed iron detail added to cabinet doors and a custom iron chandelier hanging over the island.