Paluska Home

Wooden ceilings throughout the house make it a cozy, comfortable place. The couple bought virtually no new furniture for their new home, opting instead to use art they had collected on their travels and furniture, like this sideboard, made by John Paluska’s father.

Just north of San Francisco, the Mill Valley home of former Phish manager and current restaurant owner John Paluska takes its place within its eclectic neighborhood and natural surroundings. A guest cottage flanks the family's garden. The "casita" has hosted friends, family, and even wildfire evacuees; Rachel Paluska refers to it as a "revolving door, in a fun way."

Handmade Oaxacan tile in the first floor bathroom add a touch of color to the house.

The kitchen is a hub in the Paluskas’ home. John Paluska’s restaurant Comal in Berkeley, California, celebrates handmade, regional Mexican food.

The triple sliding doors enable an indoor/outdoor lifestyle during good weather. Though they weren't cheap, it's a splurge the family doesn't regret. The dining room table was built by John Paluska’s father, a furniture maker in Maine.

A guest cottage flanks the family's garden. The "casita" has hosted friends, family, and even wildfire evacuees.

The kitchen, living room, and dining room are combined in a single, airy, great room.

The great room features a sound-dampening ceiling made of strips of Douglas fir laid over recycled denim insulation.

The resawn Western red cedar cladding will age gracefully, blending in with its natural surroundings.