Hannah Eichler | hindsight2020

Inspiration

This project is a proposed renovation for a historic home in Sunnyvale, CA designed by Joseph Eichler. The scope of the project included a full interior renovation of the home, along with furniture and finish selection. Inspiration for the home came from the natural landscape of northern California. The textured trunks of redwood trees, the soaring cliffs of Yosemite, the rugged shores of Point Lobos, and the subtle shapes and coloring of ferns, mushrooms, and river stones. Further inspiration came from the Rodin Sculpture Garden at Stanford University about 20 minutes from the home. The elegance of bronze and marble, the beauty of the human form, and the drama of light and shadow provided ample direction of how to create a sense of unfussy luxury within the space.

Floor Plan

Although the footprint of the home is small, space is used extremely well and the house feels large to those within it. The reworking of the kitchen makes the space even more functional and connected. Furniture layouts were intended to encourage casual living, and relaxed entertaining. Material selection underscores the homes link to nature.

Kitchen - View 1

The goal for the kitchen was to create a functional and modern space that still had ties to the mid-century history of the home. The original kitchen was cramped and dark, with few views to the outdoors. An important part of the kitchen renovation was to open up the floor plan continuing the theme of connection to nature that is seen throughout the rest of the house.

Kitchen - View 2

Two-toned cabinetry featuring walnut and white lacquered wood connect the kitchen to its mid-century past while the reeding on the cabinets provides a textural element. The marble backsplash from Il Granito is a stunning focal point and the open shelves create a sense of casual spontaneity. The Mini Endless pendants by Jason Miller add some shine to the space matched in the feet of the Block B-A stools by Giannis Topizopoulos. Because of its balance of function and style, casualness and luxury, this kitchen is the ideal place for working and entertaining.

INTERIOR

DESIGN

Eichler

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