Three features attracted us to this multi-generational Northern California home. First we noticed the harmonious interplay of subtle patterns and textures inside.
Second, we were delighted by the eye-catching but ?on-brand? lighting fixtures throughout the residence.
And third, the understated luxury of the house inside, but especially outside, speaks of a deep understanding of style.

 
The house is a testament to how a mutual agreement between architect, designer and owners about their specific definition of style is reflected in how the residents? wishes are met and their lifestyle accommodated, and how this all is synchronized with the surrounding nature.

And perhaps we should add a fourth to which all three contribute directly: There is an overall sense of fluidity; that elusive balance again, the one thing we find ourselves looking for and being drawn to more and more frequently.
Working in finance in Hong Kong for a time, a couple returned home to California?s Bay Area. They spent vacations in a rented property on a Pacific-facing hillside in Tiburon. Eventually they bought the property, demolished the existing house and embarked on building their dream home.

They selected two San Francisco-based professionals, architect Brooks Walker of Walker Warner Architects, and designer Nicole Hollis to help them realize their dream.

The couple wanted a seamless inclusion of their extensive collection of contemporary Asian art in the home. They wanted the house t...