A Japanese-Inspired Remodel

Remodeling Not So Big

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite, and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall-to-wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

This project was featured in noted author Sarah Susanka's book Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live.

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