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Large Travertine Slabs Were Used To Update This Home's Design

An updated home includes materials like wood boards and travertine slabs.

Architecture firm SWATT + PARTNERS has shared photos of the Kojima House, a home that has been updated with an additional and a remodel.

An updated home includes materials like wood boards and travertine slabs.

Located in Kentfield, California, the home boasts unobstructed views of San Francisco Bay, Kent-Woodlands Valley, and surrounding mountains.

An updated home includes materials like wood boards and travertine slabs.

Materials, both inside and outside, including wood boards and travertine slabs, have been carefully selected to complement each other and help create strong indoor-outdoor connections.

An updated home includes materials like wood boards and travertine slabs.

A pool surrounded by a deck includes spaces for dining and lounging, and a pool house provides a shaded space.

A pool surrounded by a deck includes spaces for dining and lounging, and a pool house provides a shaded space.
A pool surrounded by a deck includes spaces for dining and lounging, and a pool house provides a shaded space.
A pool surrounded by a deck includes spaces for dining and lounging, and a pool house provides a shaded space.

At the front of the house, a path leads to the front door that opens to an entryway with floor-to-ceiling windows.

At the front of the house, a path leads to the front door that opens to an entryway with floor-to-ceiling windows.
At the front of the house, a path leads to the front door that opens to an entryway with floor-to-ceiling windows.

In the main living room, a large couch provides ample seating, while the travertine wall adds a natural element to the space.

In this living room, a large couch provides ample seating, while the travertine wall adds a natural element to the space.
In this living room, a large couch provides ample seating, while the travertine wall adds a natural element to the space.

The home also includes a smaller secondary living room with a cozy atmosphere and views of the trees.

A living room with a cozy atmosphere and views of the trees.

A casual dining area is positioned by sliding glass doors that open to the balcony.

A casual dining area is positioned by sliding glass doors that open to the balcony.
A casual dining area is positioned by sliding glass doors that open to the balcony.

In a formal dining area, a wood table is surrounded by contemporary chairs, while a sculptural light hangs above the table and a large art piece hangs on the wall.

In a formal dining area, a wood table is surrounded by contemporary chairs, while a sculptural light hangs above the table and a large art piece hangs on the wall.

In the kitchen, wood cabinets have been combined with glass fronts, while tall sliding glass doors separate the walk-in pantry.

In the kitchen, wood cabinets have been combined with glass fronts, while tall sliding glass doors separate the walk-in pantry.
Wallpaper livens up a walk-in pantry.

A Travertine wall runs alongside wood stairs that lead to the upper level of the home.

A Travertine wall runs alongside wood stairs that lead to the upper level of the home.

In a bedroom, floor-to-ceiling curtains open to reveal a private balcony, while a fireplace adds a sense of warmth to the room.

In this bedroom, floor-to-ceiling curtains open to reveal a private balcony, while a fireplace adds a sense of warmth to the room.

In one of the bathrooms, a freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the windows, while wood slats provide privacy.

In this bathroom, a freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the windows, while wood slats provide privacy.

In another bathroom, a tall mirror adds a sense of height to the room.

A tall mirror adds a sense of height to this bathroom.

The home also includes a laundry room, where a colorful wallpaper livens up the interior.

A colorful wallpaper print livens up this laundry room.
Photography by Nils Timm | Architect: SWATT + PARTNERS | Contractor: Kasten Builders | Landscaping: Huettl Landscape Architecture | Structural Engineer: Provest Structural Engineering | Mechanical Engineer: Philip Neumann Energy Design | Interior Design: Naka Interiors | Lighting Designer: Kim Cladas

Source: Contemporist

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