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Before & After – This 1908 Home In San Francisco Has Received A Contemporary Remodel

Before & After – This 1908 Home In San Francisco Has Received A Contemporary Remodel

S^A (Schwartz and Architecture) has designed the complete contemporary remodel of a 1908 home in Glen Park, a residential neighborhood in San Francisco, California.

Over the years, the home had been compromised by awkward remodels, with the front door leading directly to the private bedroom level, while the public gathering spaces were one-level down, with the main staircase nearly dropping you into the existing kitchen.

A remodeled home with a new white exterior.

At the rear of the home, potentially spectacular views of an existing mature redwood tree and broad city views beyond were entirely ignored and inaccessible.

S^A (Schwartz and Architecture) has designed the complete contemporary remodel of a 1908 home in Glen Park, a residential neighborhood in San Francisco, California.
A remodeled home with a new rear deck.

The updated house includes a new split-level entryway and staircase, with the lower level leading down to the main social areas of the home. On the way down the staircase, there’s a platform that’s home to a casual seating area by a window.

The contemporary entryway and wood stairs of a split-level home.

The open plan social areas of the house include the living room, dining room, and kitchen. A black fireplace almost blends in with the black accent wall behind it.

The open plan social areas of this house include the living room, dining room, and kitchen. A black fireplace almost blends in with the black accent wall behind it.

The kitchen has been designed with a wall of white cabinetry that wraps around to become lower cabinets, while the dark countertop connects with a raised steel breakfast bar.

This modern kitchen has been designed with a wall of white cabinetry that wraps around to become lower cabinets, while the dark countertop connects with a raised steel breakfast bar.
This modern kitchen has dark countertops that connect with a raised steel breakfast bar.

The dining room and living room both open to a deck with seating and views. The metal guardrail design, which flows from the interior to the exterior is inspired by the huge conifer tree outside.

The dining room and living room of this remodeled home both open to a deck with seating and views. The metal guardrail design, which flows from the interior to the exterior is inspired by the huge conifer tree outside.
An outdoor deck with a guardrail that was inspired by the nearby conifer tree.

Behind the guardrail inside, there’s a secondary staircase that leads down to the yard.

A metal guardrail inspired by the huge conifer tree outside and its pine cones.
A metal guardrail inspired by the huge conifer tree outside and its pine cones.

From this view, you can see that there’s a further living space on the lower level.

A modern house with multiple living areas.

Back inside, and the stairs by the front door also lead to the upper level of the home, where there are bedrooms and bathrooms.

The wood stairs of a modern split-level home.
The wood stairs of a modern split-level home.

In one of the bathrooms, the walls are covered in wallpaper with a leaf design, while a round mirror hangs above a wood vanity with a black countertop.

In this modern bathroom, the walls are covered in a wallpaper with a leaf design, while a round mirror hangs above a wood vanity with a black countertop.

In another bathroom, triangular tiles cover the walls with the dark grout used to highlight the design.

In this modern bathroom, triangular tiles cover the walls with the dark grout used to highlight the design.

In a third bathroom, simple white rectangular tiles cover the walls, while gray triangle tiles cover the floor and wrap onto the bathtub.

In this modern bathroom, simple white rectangular tiles cover the walls, while gray triangle tiles cover the floor and wrap onto the bathtub.

The home also includes an attic that’s been furnished with comfortable low chairs, a pair of lights, a rug, and an upholstered round ottoman.

A modern attic that's been furnished with comfortable low chairs, a pair of lights, a rug, and an upholstered round ottoman.
After Photography: Bruce Damonte | Architecture: S^A (Schwartz and Architecture) | S^A Project Team: Wyatt Arnold, Christopher Baile, Ania Burlinska, Laura Huylebroeck | Contractor: A L Martin Construction | Structural Engineer: Gregory Paul Wallace SE
June 22, 2021 by Architecture 0

This House In San Francisco Presents A Modern Face To The Street

This House In San Francisco Presents A Modern Face To The Street

Photography by Matthew Millman

Architecture and interior design firm Jamie Bush & Co. has designed a modern house in San Francisco, creating a welcoming home for a young tech pioneer.

Architecture and interior design firm Jamie Bush & Co. has designed a modern house in San Francisco, creating a welcoming home for a young tech pioneer. #Architecture #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture
Photography by Matthew Millman

Stepping inside, there’s a clear view from the foyer of the rear garden and the stairs that connect the various levels of the home.

Inside this modern house, there's a clear view from the foyer of the rear garden and the stairs that connect the various levels of the home. #InteriorDesign #Stairs #StairIdeas
Photography by Matthew Millman

A small hallway painted blue guides people through to the dining room and kitchen.

This modern house has a small hallway painted blue guides people through to the dining room and kitchen. #BlueWalls #InteriorDesign
Photography by Matthew Millman

However, before heading into the dining room and kitchen, there’s a powder room that features an ombre wallpaper and an ox mask by Norwegian artist Arne Lindaas.

Bathroom Ideas - This modern powder room features an ombre wallpaper and an ox mask by Norwegian artist Arne Lindaas. #PowderRoom #BathroomIdeas #BathroomDesign
Photography by Matthew Millman

In the dining room, a soft pink has been used to create a colorful backdrop for the artwork and dining table, which was designed by Jamie Bush + Co., and is shaped like an oblong pebble with a highly textured wire-brushed finish, that exposes the grain of the blackened oak.

Dining Room Ideas - In this modern dining room, soft pink has been used to create a colorful backdrop for the artwork and dining table, which was designed by Jamie Bush + Co., and is shaped like an oblong pebble with a highly textured wire-brushed finish, that exposes the grain of the blackened oak. #DiningRoomIdeas #DiningRoom #PinkRoom #PinkWalls #InteriorDesign
Photography by Matthew Millman

Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, where thick honed basalt has been used for the back counters, and handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics are showcased on the backsplash. Above the stone island is a custom architectural chandelier from the Thomas Hayes Gallery.

Kitchen Ideas - In this contemporary kitchen, thick honed basalt has been used for the back counters, and handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics are showcased on the backsplash. Above the stone island is a custom architectural chandelier from the Thomas Hayes Gallery. #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas
Photography by Matthew Millman

In the living room, a custom walnut coffee table by Richard Patterson has been combined with comfortable furnishings and a shelving unit. A sliding door opens up to a small outdoor space.

Living Room Ideas - In this modern living room, a custom walnut coffee table by Richard Patterson has been combined with comfortable furnishings and a shelving unit. A sliding door opens up to a small outdoor space. #LivingRoom #LivingRoomIdeas
Photography by Matthew Millman

Off the living room is an outdoor space furnished with a couple of chairs and tables. Glass handrails provide safety and uninterrupted views.

This modern outdoor space furnished with a couple of chairs and tables. Glass handrails provide safety and uninterrupted views. #OutdoorSpace
Photography by Matthew Millman

Back inside, and on the lower level of the house is a dark lounge with bold artwork and a vintage Danish sculptural floor lamp from the 1960’s.

Living Room Ideas - This dark lounge has bold artwork and a vintage Danish sculptural floor lamp from the 1960's. #LivingRoomIdeas #BlackWalls #LivingRoom
Photography by Matthew Millman

The lower lounge opens up to the rear patio, creating an indoor/outdoor entertaining space.

Landscaping Ideas - This modern house has a lower lounge that opens up to the rear patio, creating an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. #Landscaping #Architecture
Photography by Matthew Millman

Heading inside again, and there’s a home office with a black accent wall that complements the desk, while light colored artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows helps to keep the room bright.

Home Office Ideas - This modern home office has a black accent wall that complements the desk, while light colored artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows helps to keep the room bright. #HomeOfficeIdeas #BlackWall #InteriorDesign
Photography by Matthew Millman

The bedrooms are located on the upper floor of the house, with this bedroom combining mid-century design and natural elements for a relaxing environment.

Bedroom Ideas - This modern bedroom combining mid-century design and natural elements for a relaxing environment. #BedroomIdeas #ModernBedroom
Photography by Matthew Millman

In another bedroom, the black framed windows allow for neighborhood views.

Window Ideas - This modern bedroom has black framed windows that allow for neighborhood views. #Windows #WindowIdeas
Photography by Matthew Millman

The rooftop lounge with its glass walls, is furnished with a graphic rug, a plush couch, and eucalyptus stools by Ido Yoshimoto.

This modern rooftop lounge with its glass walls, is furnished with a graphic rug, a plush couch, and eucalyptus stools by Ido Yoshimoto. #LivingRoom #GlassWalls
Photography by Matthew Millman

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Bathroom Ideas - This modern bathroom features walls covered in 'Night' wallpaper by Calico. #BathroomIdeas #BathroomDesign #BlueBathroom
Dining Room Ideas - In this modern dining room, soft pink has been used to create a colorful backdrop for the artwork and dining table, which was designed by Jamie Bush + Co., and is shaped like an oblong pebble with a highly textured wire-brushed finish, that exposes the grain of the blackened oak. #DiningRoomIdeas #DiningRoom #PinkRoom #PinkWalls #InteriorDesign
Dining Room Ideas - In this modern dining room, soft pink has been used to create a colorful backdrop for the artwork and dining table, which was designed by Jamie Bush + Co., and is shaped like an oblong pebble with a highly textured wire-brushed finish, that exposes the grain of the blackened oak. #DiningRoomIdeas #DiningRoom #PinkRoom #PinkWalls #InteriorDesign
Bedroom Ideas - Black furniture complements the black window frames in this modern bedroom. #BedroomIdeas #BedroomFurniture #WindowFrames
Living Room Ideas - In this modern living room, a custom walnut coffee table by Richard Patterson has been combined with comfortable furnishings and a shelving unit. A sliding door opens up to a small outdoor space. #LivingRoom #LivingRoomIdeas
Living Room Ideas - This dark lounge has bold artwork and a vintage Danish sculptural floor lamp from the 1960's. #LivingRoomIdeas #BlackWalls #LivingRoom
Living Room Ideas - This dark lounge has bold artwork and a vintage Danish sculptural floor lamp from the 1960's. #LivingRoomIdeas #BlackWalls #LivingRoom
Shelving Ideas - This modern living room has a large shelving unit to display decorative items and artwork. #Shelving #LivingRoom
Kitchen Ideas - In this contemporary kitchen, thick honed basalt has been used for the back counters, and handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics are showcased on the backsplash. Above the stone island is a custom architectural chandelier from the Thomas Hayes Gallery. #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas
Bedroom Ideas - This modern bedroom combining mid-century design and natural elements for a relaxing environment. #BedroomIdeas #ModernBedroom
April 1, 2021 by Architecture 0

Before & After – A Modern Kitchen Remodel For A San Francisco Apartment

Before & After – A Modern Kitchen Remodel For A San Francisco Apartment

Maydan Architects designed a complete update for this San Francisco home’s kitchen to make it bright and modern.

The kitchen before the renovation was a mix of dated materials, with multiple countertop materials, an arch above the stove, and built-in glass shelves.

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After taking the interior down to the bare studs, the architects were able to open up the space and reconfigure the layout.

Windows, minimalist cabinets, and white countertops with matching white furniture ensure that the space is bright and welcoming.

This modern kitchen has plenty of windows, minimalist cabinets, and white countertops with matching white furniture to ensure that the space is bright and welcoming. #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas #BrightKitchen

Wood panels on the new island add a natural element to the space, while the island counter drops down to act as a casual dining area, whose position takes advantage of the water views.

This modern kitchen has plenty of windows, minimalist cabinets, and white countertops with matching white furniture to ensure that the space is bright and welcoming. #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas #BrightKitchen
Before photography courtesy of Maydan Architects | After photography by John Sutton | Architects: Maydan Architects
March 22, 2021 by Interiors 0

A Contemporary Renovation Was Given To The Interior And Exterior Of This House In San Francisco

A Contemporary Renovation Was Given To The Interior And Exterior Of This House In San Francisco

Designer Michael Kramer has completed the modern renovation of an 1890s Victorian heritage home located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.

A renovated 1890 Victorian heritage home in Noe Valley.

The interior of the home features a palette that’s restrained and includes materials like Dinesen lye washed planks and Silver Italian Ash that blend with matte white and matte black lacquers, as well as Pietra gray stone, white marble, and Corian.

A black framed front door.

At the front of the house, there’s bay a living room with bay windows and a fireplace.

A living room with bay windows and a fireplace.

In the hallway, there’s a small home office with floating wood desks and shelves.

A small home office with floating wood shelves and desk.

In the dining room, there’s a built-in sideboard and a large sliding wood door that opens to the kitchen.

A modern dining room with a large sliding wood door.

In the kitchen, a large island has room for seating and contrasts the white cabinets that line the wall.

A white kitchen with a large island that provides contrast.

Light wood stairs leading to the upper and lower floors have complementing built-in handrails with hidden lighting.

Light wood and white stairs have built-in handrails with hidden lighting.

In one of the bedrooms, the closet has a dark wood interior, and the backlit wood headboard has floating wood side tables included in the design.

Bedroom with lighting wood headboard and hidden lighting.

In the bathroom, there’s a small window in the shower, while a shelving niche runs alongside the bath, and a skylight provides more natural light. The black vanity and gunmetal tapware contrasts the light interior.

A white bathroom with a shelving niche and a skylight.

The lower level of the house has a large living room with a black-framed glass wall that opens to a terraced garden.

A living room with a glass wall opens to the terraced garden.

The rear of the home shows how exterior stairs connect two levels of the house, and planters provide borders for the outdoor spaces. The exterior showcases black vertical wood siding, steel, and glass.

If you’re interested, the house is also listed for sale.

The rear of the house with custom designed planters.
Photography by Blake Marvin | General Contractor: Sunset Builders
March 10, 2021 by Architecture 0

People are riding on this ‘sleep bus’ between San Francisco and Los Angeles instead of flying

The SleepBus - an alternative way to get from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Instead of flying or driving themselves, people travelling between San Francisco and Los Angeles are choosing to make the trip on this custom designed bus.

Named the SleepBus, it travels overnight from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as you sleep comfortably on a bed.

You'll Never Guess What Goes On Inside This Truck

The inside of the truck has been fitted out with private bunk style pods, that have a privacy screen, personal power outlets, a reading light, WiFi, and fresh sheets.

You'll Never Guess What Goes On Inside This Truck

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There’s also a SleepBus attendant on each trip to answer any questions and to take care of you during the ride. As well as coffee and tea facilities, seating areas, and a restroom.

You'll Never Guess What Goes On Inside This Truck

The bus departure time is 11pm in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, and the trip generally arrives at the destination around 5-6am, but they let you keep sleeping until 9am.

Apparently it’s been very popular since launching because they’re currently sold out, but they aim to have 10 new buses on the road in August 2016.

You'll Never Guess What Goes On Inside This Truck

March 7, 2021 by Travel 0

This Small Backyard In San Francisco Was Designed For Entertaining

This Small Backyard In San Francisco Was Designed For Entertaining

SEED Studio, a landscape design company in California, has created a multi-tiered backyard oasis for a house in San Francisco.

The couple that live in the house wanted to have a garden that could entertain large gatherings, but at the same time feel intimate for when it is just the two of them.

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

From this angle, you can see how the backyard relates to the house, with a small bbq space on the lowest level,

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The backyard has been split by height and by materials to allow for different areas to be defined. Gravel has been used for the firepit level, while wood has been used for the upper level. A path made from pavers connect the different spaces.

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The main focal point of the backyard is a Corten steel wood burning firepit that’s surrounded by wood stools and the curved part of the deck. This curved section also becomes additional seating.

The main focal point of this modern landscaped backyard is a Corten steel wood burning firepit that's surrounded by wood stools and the curved part of the deck. This curved section also becomes additional seating.

A small set of wood stairs leads up to the deck, the highest point in the backyard.

This modern backyard has a small set of wood stairs that leads up to a raised deck with a lounge.

The outdoor living room, furnished with a soft blue couch, is the perfect spot for relaxing and conversation.

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The plants that surround the outdoor space includes succulents that are compatible with the rocky soil, bamboo has been used for privacy, and a vegetable garden for homemade meals.

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.
March 1, 2021 by Landscaping 0