At the entry, a glimpse of the mudroom with the vertical-slat sliding door open.
The exposed concrete floors, also equipped with radiant heating, help passively cool and heat the home in summer and winter, respectively. The bridge leading to the guest wing can be seen to the right of the mudroom.
The subdued palette blends warm timber tones with white interiors and stone accents.
The entry is set apart from the living space by two sunken gardens.
The original redwood tongue-and-groove ceiling was hidden underneath coats of white paint. The design team carefully sanded and refinished the boards to restore the beautiful natural wood. They also preserved the home's original globe ceiling pendants and in-floor radiant heating system.