Barn

An in-wall fireplace in the dining room adds warmth and atmosphere. Originally, the homeowners wanted to plant a large tree in the central light well, but the logistics of planting it became complicated, so they opted to keep it open, which lets in more natural light.

Polished cement floors ground the lower-level living spaces, including the kitchen and dining area.

The couple also replaced the stove and extended the counters and cabinetry with an L-shaped layout. The windows provide views of the vegetation that surrounds the home. Jennifer says she spends a lot of time in the kitchen, even when she’s not cooking. “We view everything through the lens of food,” says Kenard.

A screen can be lowered in front of the slider, turning the living space into a theater.

Builder Nick Maimone drew on his artistic background and the ’60s counterculture movement as he reenvisioned a home set where the Russian River meets the Pacific in Northern California.

The kitchen cabinetry is custom made by Fusteria Jaume Olive SL.

The material palette is simple by design: red brick, polished concrete, and wood.

A classic VW bus in vintage colors shows both the scale and scope of The Barn and its surrounding scenery.

“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.

“Using only wood to form a cabinet results in artistic moments. Diagonals read as decorative, but these strong triangles are necessary when you’re not using plywood,” Caleb says. “It’s pure joy to use the kitchen, knowing that all parts of it are built with meaning and without compromise.

Penny tiles in two colors cover the walls in the wet room on the second floor where wall-mounted plumbing fixtures preserve countertop space atop the solid brass sink.