“Drawing inspiration from the neighboring Caribbean islands, our goal in designing Kidville Cove was to elicit surprise and delight with a totally immersive experience that encourages imaginative play and a sense of exploration,” says San Diego, Calif.-based McCulley Design Lab’s Janet McCulley.
One of the primary design goals was to create a warm environment scaled to the clients’ lifestyle. McCulley Design Lab honored the original structure’s mid-century modern heritage while updating it in ways that make it appear that the home has never been “remodeled.”
“The design philosophy was to create a transformative sense of warmth, privacy, intimacy and surprise,” says John, whose design studio works extensively throughout Southern California on high-end residential, commercial and public design projects.
A Solana Beach company specially designed the hidden bar and wine cellar for the owner.
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Working closely with the clients whose art collection was integrated into the design and whose design collaboration helped bring the project to life, they were able to update the home without losing its architectural ethos.
This beautiful Mid Century-style house celebrates nature, art and organic materials in a pine-populated forest reserve.
The new home invites its native Torrey pines into view from every room, including the master bathroom, while other changes bring this midcentury home back to its architectural roots, such as the stunning new pool area.
This home features flexible spaces that can serve multiple functions.
Key to the renovation was to continue with the original mid-century philosophy of blending interior and exterior living spaces…
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“One of our design objectives was to make sure the people were the focal point of the house, versus having the design overwhelm and make the user invisible,” McCulley says.
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It’s spokeeasy, not speakeasy. That’s what the Vigils call this tricked-out entertaining space in their six-bedroom Rancho Santa Fe abode.
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The home’s airy interiors flow seamlessly onto welcoming terraces, spacious patios and a new outdoor kitchen and dining pavilion…
“We wanted to restore the house back to its original 1962 midcentury design foundation”, says McCulley…