pomona lake

The client’s love for mid-century modern design is infused throughout the home.  We took cues from the era, utilizing the balance of warm and cool tones, the incorporation of clean architectural lines, and the injection of lively patterns to make this home a welcoming blend of contemporary aesthetics and mid-mod vibes.  If you look closely, you’ll even spot pieces from the client’s beloved vintage pottery collection in every space!


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the kitchen

Modern kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and patterned backsplash tiles. There are plants and kitchen utensils on the counters.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, teal tiles, patterned wallpaper, black faucet, and decorative plants.
Interior view of a modern house featuring a staircase with metal railing and wooden steps, a wooden cabinet on the right, and a contemporary chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

In designing the new layout for the kitchen, we decided to remove the pantry closet and expand into the former eat-in area.  This gave us the opportunity to create a beautifully functional island with plenty of seating and prep space for multiple cooks in the kitchen. We were all still in love with the walnut flooring we installed during the first phase of this project and opted to lean into the classic tones and bring them into the cabinetry scheme.  To balance all those gorgeous warm grains, we cooled the space down with a spunky hand painted tile that enlivens the space.

Kitchen with wooden cabinets, geometric patterned tiles, double oven, and seating area with light-colored chairs and wooden table.
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, patterned green and beige backsplash, white countertop with teal tiles, and two chairs with dark brown seats and light teal legs.

the family room

Living room corner with a white armchair, black and white pillow, tall green plants, a brick fireplace with a fire, and a large white ceiling light fixture.
Living room with a brick fireplace, cream and brown furniture, a geometric wallpaper, and various decorative plants.

This long space needed flexibility above all else.  As frequent hosts to their extended family, we made sure there was plenty of seating to go around, but also met their day-to-day needs with intimate groupings.  Much like the kitchen, the family room strikes a balance between the warm brick tones of the fireplace and the handsome green wall finish.  Not wanting to miss an opportunity for spunk, we introduced an intricate geometric pattern onto the accent wall giving us a perfect backdrop for the clean lines of the mid-century inspired furniture pieces.

Living room with brick fireplace, beige and white furniture, patterned rug, green plants, geometric wallpaper, and large windows with dark curtains.
Living room with brick fireplace, beige sofa with throw blanket and black-and-white cat, white armchair, patterned rug, and large window with green outdoor view.
A modern living room with a tan leather sofa, a white armchair with a black and white patterned pillow, a low white coffee table with plants and books, a round side table with a plant and glasses, and a window with green trees outside. The wall has a black and white geometric patterned wallpaper and a framed artwork.

the second level hall bathroom

A modern bathroom vanity with red cabinets, black countertop, a floral arrangement in a beige pitcher, a mirror with colorful tropical wallpaper reflection, ceramic wall tiles, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Wanting the home’s guest bathroom to feel inviting and whimsical, we dove it to create a unique balance of saturated colors and lively patterns. Playing with geometric and organic patterns- from the simple tile grid to the nature inspired wallpaper, and slapdash terrazzo flooring- this space strikes a bold kinship of forms. 

A bathroom with a coral-colored vanity, a black countertop, a round mirror, two wall-mounted lights, a small vase of orange flowers, a wooden tissue box, and colorful tropical wallpaper.
A bathroom countertop with a white vase containing orange and red protea flowers, a bar of pink soap on a wooden soap dish, a black sink, and a large round mirror reflecting a colorful abstract wall art pattern.
Part of a red-orange cabinet with gold handles against a colorful, large, leaf-patterned mural wall featuring various vibrant colors and abstract designs.

the lower level hall bathroom

Bathroom vanity with a green cabinet, marble countertop, black fixtures, a mirror, a small vase with yellow flowers, and part of a toilet visible on the left. Two wall-mounted lights and a black wall hook are also present.

All this little gem needed was a facelift.  We utilized a dynamic black and white tile on the floor to jazz it up and continued the incorporation of warm woods and pops of color that we brought into the rest of the home.

the primary bedroom

Close-up of a bedroom interior featuring a bed with white bedding and a rattan headboard, a teal wall with a wooden wall panel above, a modern wall-mounted lamp, a beige nightstand with black glasses, a book, and a candle.

These clients operate on different morning routines, so it was important that one of them was able to enter the bathroom and have access to their closet without making multiple trips back into the bedroom while getting ready.  The new design allows them to enter the bathroom, close the door, and not reenter the bedroom until they’re ready to go for the day.

The clients were also in desperate need of additional closet space.  With an excess of space in the existing bedroom area of their suite, we were able to redistribute their square footage and give them two sizable closets

Bathroom vanity with a mirror, black faucet, and natural wood cabinets viewed through an open door. The wall has teal and white paint, and the mirror has green tiles around it. There are two light fixtures above the mirror.

THE primary bathroom

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a green towel hanging on the wall, and a white vanity with black hardware and a green towel.

We had the pleasure of transforming our clients' primary bathroom into a functional and stylish retreat. The original shared shower and toilet room were reimagined into separate spaces, enhancing both privacy and convenience. To maximize storage, we added large drawer bases and pullout cabinets on either side of the sinks. The shower was expanded to include a comfy bench and a discreet recessed niche, with future-proofing for a steam shower. Aesthetically, the space now features handmade serpentine-patterned tiles with playful dot accents on the vanity backsplash and shower wall. We carried this dot motif through the flooring, cabinetry hardware, and light fixtures. For an extra touch of fun, we added metallic tiger wallpaper in the commode room, perfectly tying in with the vanity's accent tile.

Modern bathroom with double sinks, black fixtures, large mirrors framed with green tiles, a glass-enclosed shower, and a plant on the countertop.
Clean, modern bathroom with double vanity, green tile accents, and a walk-in shower with glass door.
Bathroom wall with white tiles, some with geometric patterns and small holes, and a white corner shelf.
A bathroom with a wallpaper decorated with gold tiger designs and Asian-style patterns, a ceiling light fixture, a toilet, and a toilet paper holder.
Close-up of a bathroom sink with a black faucet, a mirror, a turquoise tiled wall with vertical decorative lines, and a shower with floral and tiger patterned glass beside a white textured wall.