PROJECT FEATURE | “MORE THAN THE EICHLER”
Our team was approached in 2021 for a complete remodel of our Clients 1965 Jones & Emmons Eichler home in Walnut Creek, CA. The previous owners had made a number of custom updates throughout the years resulting in a home that felt disconnected and outdated. Our goal was to honor the integrity of the original Eichler architecture while creating cleaner lines, incorporating natural materials, and balancing the old with the new in a minimal and intentional way.
For this project, we were inspired by Danish design, wabi sabi principles, and the laid-back, effortless nature of California. The material palette was simplified and organic throughout using a combination of white oak wood, concrete, natural stone and tile, plaster, and nickel finishes. All windows and doors were replaced, while some were added, allowing us to create a better language between indoors and outdoors.
We kept the existing footprint and floorplan while preserving, and re-creating, some original features in a new way. Since all of the original mahogany paneling and interior doors had been removed by the previous owner, we wanted to recreate this element and feel of warmth. We used white oak wood to create custom interior doors throughout, as well as paneling on walls in the family room, and primary bedroom. We were able to recover and polish the original concrete slab to serve as perfectly imperfect flooring throughout and re-used the original globe pendant lights in the kitchen.
We were intentional with the furnishings brought into the home as we wanted to maintain a feeling of minimalism while making things feel cozy and comfortable. Many of the pieces incorporated were Danish designed and inspired. We also partnered with local makers on all of the custom cabinetry, desks and nightstands. We layered in some vintage pieces such as rugs, the stone coffee tables in both living and family rooms, and the teak credenza. Handmade lighting is seen throughout by Brendan Ravenhill and Allied Maker.