Photo by: Ace Misiunas This entryway features a one-of-a-kind mosaic floor custom designed by Sarah Barnard, where angled strips of wood-like porcelain tiles were meticulously placed to resemble the mountain landscape outside. An artisan-made bench and artwork by Renae Barnard compliment the dark green front door.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas An Italian-designed hand-blown pendant light creates soft lighting in this entry to the home, while a vintage hall tree features a collection of nature-inspired objects. The trim throughout the home's public rooms is painted the same deep black green as the kitchen cabinets, carrying this soothing tone throughout the home.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A large, wool, flatweave area rug demarcates a soft space for the sofa and coffee table within the living room. This rug features a minimal brown geometric pattern on a natural beige background, combining a nature-inspired palette to bring aspects of the outside landscape into this built environment.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas Integrating vintage and restored antique pieces within this home allowed the design team to incorporate sustainable practices in the design process while infusing spaces with pieces that held personal meaning through historical connections.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A hazy, calming landscape painting by Peter Burega hangs over the living room sofa. The muted earth tones of grey, brown, and olive green resonate with the deep green of the antique velvet armchair.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas This unique wooden coffee table was made by splitting an unmilled log of English walnut into two parts. Its live edge retains the organic form of the tree from which it was made. The entire surface is textured with chisel marks that poetically incorporate the process of hand-working the wood into its final aesthetic.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas This restored antique armchair upholstered in deep green linen velvet is accompanied by a custom-made ottoman that seamlessly compliments the armchair's antique quality.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A pair of contemporary marigold yellow armchairs with custom arch-shaped ottomans create an area of warmth that brings out the earthy-toned highlights throughout the room. A German-designed, hand-blown, smokey taupe glass table lamp sits on top of a mid-century-inspired console table made in collaboration with a skilled woodworker.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas These ottomans blend components of the natural and the contemporary world through their round organic form and furry boucle-like texture, which creates a cozy sensory experience.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The living room flooring, which continues throughout this home, is made from porcelain tile that has the appearance of wood. This tile creates a harmonious connection with the surrounding woodlands while providing an excellent eco-friendly alternative to wood, as porcelain is a low-impact, enduring material that is easy to clean and maintain.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The brick fireplace was painted white, integrating it into the light and airy feel of the room. A rustic hearth surface was created in plaster, reminiscent of the organic patterns in the dry earth of a desert landscape.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A 1970s vase from West Germany coated in a bronze-like glaze and layered with grey fat lava rests on the hearth, providing a harmonious link with the brown and white palette of the area rug. Its uneven surface and the organic application of the glaze give it a unique handmade quality.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A large Kale tree (Polyscias Guilfoylei) in the corner of the room is one of many indoor plants in this home that create a lush connection with the serenity of nature.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A Scandanavian-inspired chandelier hangs over the dining room table; its minimalist style draws attention to low-wattage antique filament bulbs as a visible design feature that creates soft, warm lighting.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The dining area features a restored mahogany dining table that has been in the family for generations. This antique table features a central column base with claw feet and Queen Ann dining chairs with a ball and claw feet. A yellow ceramic mid-century modern dish creates a pop of color in the center of the dining table.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The existing kitchen was transformed by painting the cabinets a deep black green and replacing the hardware with brushed antique brass round knobs to create a contemporary woodland feel.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas Luxury upgrades such as a touchless faucet and an instant hot water dispenser create a sense of comfort and ease that encourage convenience and joy in the simple pleasures of cooking a meal or enjoying an instant cup of tea.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The nature-inspired color palette also highlights the beautiful green tones within the quartzite backsplash and countertops.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A fiddle leaf fig and monstera plant create green space on either side of the dining area.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The hallway walls, closets, and ceiling are painted in the same deep black green to create a sensory shift as one moves from the white, light-filled living room to the quiet sanctuary of the primary bedroom.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The home gym features organic linen curtains that frame windows looking out on the serene woodland.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The custom meditation pillow is made from the Kale Tree Matilija Poppy textile in Midnight, bringing this beautiful California native wildflower indoors in a palette harmonious with the home gym door.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A mid-century-inspired wall sconce sits above a vintage burl root mirror shaped like the hollow of a tree.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The existing cabinets were updated with deep black green paint and round brass hardware with black U-shaped pulls.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas This home office features walls painted in gardenia a warm off-white with a slight peach undertone and a midcentury bi-level walnut tambour door desk from the 1960s.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas This home office features 1960s midcentury Danish-designed pieces such as a grey leather chair, and secretary desk made from Rosewood. A wall-based sculptural work by artist Renae Barnard connects the built and natural environment by constructing an abstract nest-like form out of found materials tied together with yarn and twine and then concealed within layers of paint.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas A globe floor lamp positioned next to a large worktable provides a contemporary redesign of the mid-century modern aesthetic.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas Textile samples from Kale Tree cover this vintage work table.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The existing vanity was repurposed by painting it charcoal gray and installing new artisan-made hardware. The pewter finish of the leaf-shaped hardware creates a subtle nature reference.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas White linen curtains frame the bathroom window, and a pollinator house is installed outside.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas The dusty rose tones of the primary bedroom draw from flowers in the lush garden outside, such as the California Wildrose, to create a cozy, inviting environment that resonates with the warmth of wood furniture throughout the room.
Photo by: Ace Misiunas Custom pillow shams made from the Kale Tree Matilija Poppy Textile in Natural create a harmonious blend between the pink bed linens and Gardenia painted walls while incorporating the beauty of CA native wildflowers into the space.