Inviting modern lines
The cooking area features two islands—one more permanent than the other. A concrete island contains various appliances. With the extra surface area, there’s plenty of room to roll out dough and a wide berth for Ian’s power chair.
The kitchen, dining, and living area features simple furnishings and a neutral palette—the views are the focal point in the design.
The main level opens up to provide complete access to the deck.
The angle of the roof is oriented to take full advantage of sun and views. The ceiling is a simple white surface that reflects light.
This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive, glazed facade.
The Henrybuilt dining table is surrounded by vintage Wegner chairs.
"Henrybuilt’s finishes don’t hide the quality of the wood underneath. It's a refined matte finish that is amazingly easy to live with," Janet says. "I describe it like an amazing piece of linen fabric,—it gets better the more I use it."
This built-in storage finds use for the otherwise "dead" spaces around the appliances. A Gaggenau Vario 200 Series Gas Cooktop and a Water Kettle by Sori Yanagi are nearby.
A ProChef stainless sink and Dornbracht Tara Ultra-Pull Down Faucet fit in with the equally minimal open shelving. The ceramics are made by Richard Carter, Heath, and Miro Made This.
Vintage Paul McCobb cane chairs and sofa are set in the living area, where family and guests can gather as the owners cook.
Originally built by Walter Thomas Brooks in 1962, this Napa abode received a breath of fresh air in the form of a new kitchen by Henrybuilt. Maintaining its connection to the living and dining areas, the room is anchored by an island with leather pulls. Its pared-down look, in harmony with the other spaces, is defined by minimal open shelving, built-in storage, and refined matte finishes.
The home was originally built by California architect Walter Thomas Brooks in 1962. The owners, Janet and Mark Hall, fell in love with its midcentury design and connection to the property's surrounding blue oak trees.
A dining nook is framed by timber beams running above the space. The sunny corner is illuminated by an additional grouping of clerestory windows.
Few changes were made to the living room space, which is warmed by natural light that pours in from clerestory windows along the rafters.
The living room, kitchen, and dining room flow together in the open floor plan. Previously, the kitchen featured darker wooden cabinets in a more traditional style.
A soaring, wood-beamed atrium is an unexpected surprise upon entering the home. The renovated kitchen features a large marble island that visually grounds the space.