The Shack

Lovingly coined ‘the Shack,” this jewel-like cottage is an escape from City life for a busy San Francisco couple.  The existing home was composed of low ceilings and partition walls creating dark spaces.  However, the home held the potential for beautiful mountain views and if one looked carefully, hints of character and charmed emerged. Rare old growth redwood siding of the original home and a Sonoma stone fireplace were both maintained as prominent features of the renovation.  

The original Douglas Fir ceilings were revealed as the sloped roof was opened up and inspired the use of reclaimed, local woods for the mantel, floors and interior doors.  These woods warm the interiors and compliment the views to the gardens and Mount Baldy beyond.  The kitchen and living room were opened up to an outdoor seating and dining area.  Given the limited space and the open views from the living room, the kitchen cabinets were planned down to the details, much like a ship’s galley.  The bathroom was brightened with a large translucent window and light porcelain tiles.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Loretta Gargan Landscape + Design
CONTRACTOR: Joe Doerr Construction
RECLAIMED WOODS: Paul Discoe of Live Edge
LIGHTING DESIGN: H.E. Banks & Associates Lighting Design
CUSTOM CABINETRY: Cracker Jack Arts
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Dessert