This
Southern style guesthouse sits on a tight site near the top of a tree-lined
knoll. The owners requested an East Coast colonial sensibility, even though the
guesthouse is actually on the California West Coast, where a less formal or
natural style is prominent. This formal guest
house offsets the historic main house built in the 1920’s in the hills south of
the San Francisco bay area. ![]() The mature garden beckons
guests up the brick steps and toward the trellised entrance of this southern
style guest house. The exterior building is painted stucco with a multi-colored
natural slate roof. Attention to southern detail lends a sense of formality
throughout the guest house. French doors symmetrically line the front and back
of this house. There are swinging shutter doors with cremone bolt hardware
locks that seal the building during the winter season. The shutter doors are
held open with custom lion head stops. Above the French doors, on the roof, are
the three dormer windows cascading light into the main rooms. At the back of
the house is a large lawn area with a brick patio and trellis for outdoor
dining. ![]() ![]() The main interior space has an open ceiling
creating harmony. The rich yellow ochre walls offsets the white wainscoting and
crown molding. The entire ceiling and dormer area have hand painted wood
paneling and trim work. There is a tile floor with an inlayed accent strip that
wraps around the main room. All the cabinetry was designed with corner square
legs and rectangular feet creating a freestanding effect.
![]() The kitchen has all modern appliances, granite countertops, and a full pantry. The raised bar counter is coupled with two historic wrought iron chandeliers, adding a touch of sophistication to the space. The interior doors are the same exterior custom french doors with a solid wainscot panel at the base. ![]() ![]() The bedroom, bathroom and closet French doors have obscure glass for privacy, but still create a light airy feeling. ![]() ![]() ![]() | Southern Style Guesthouse Architect: Chuck Peterson Architects Publications: Contractor: Nordby Signature Homes Photographers: Technical Imagery Studios & Chuck Peterson |