Backyard

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.

The design team converted the formal dining room into a unique indoor/outdoor bar. A wooden ceiling and accordion doors connect the little lounge area right to the deck when the weather’s nice, and close it off into a cozy den when the nights start to cool.

In Oakland, the weather allows for indoor/outdoor living most of the year.

Layered landscaping by Boxleaf Design transforms the property.