Kirkcrest

Winner of the 2020 IRA Awards

Blurring the line between indoors and out

Created by architect Wayne Littlejohn, this home is a prime example of classic mid-century style. But after years without upgrades to style or functionality, it needed a lot of work to restore its former glory. The home is built in a U-shape around a magnificent oak tree; we wanted to embrace the unique indoor/outdoor character of the home, while reimagining it for modern life.

DANVILLE, CA

5 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 2575 sqft. | built 1963

Materials & design elements

  • Custom African Mahogany cabinets
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Custom wood vanities
  • Built-in bench by the fireplace
  • Wide-plank white oak floors
  • Thermally broken windows

Materials & design elements

  • Custom African Mahogany cabinets
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Custom wood vanities
  • Built-in bench by the fireplace
  • Wide-plank white oak floors
  • Thermally broken windows

What we updated:

  • Built a 2,000 sq ft wraparound deck to highlight the central oak tree and the home’s natural setting
  • Partnered with Greenport Designs to create the kitchen cabinets by hand; fully customized to achieve a specific mid-century look
  • Installed a large accordion-style door that opens to the wood deck, creating flow between indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Opened up the kitchen by removing a wall and installing custom-built open shelving
  • Created a patterned wood entry wall with a large diamond-like design
  • Replaced old carpeting and stuffy wood paneling throughout the home with wide-plank oak floors and white-washed walls