13 May Historic craftsman style house gets a beautiful makeover in Berkley Hills
Heidi Caillier Design has reimagined the interiors of this redwood-shingled, craftsman-style house constructed in 1910, situated in beautiful Berkley Hills, California. Created for a family of three, the owners desired a house that would feel timeless yet youthful—a reflection of them. Nestled into a hillside, a large terraced garden overlooks the San Francisco Bay.
The owners conscientiously took care to preserve as many original architectural details as possible. They only made changes to the interior that felt authentic to the house. The wife turned to interior designer Heidi Caillier with a mood board full of works by British designers who are great at combining vivid colors with cozy elements.
Above: Just outside the front door of this craftsman-style house is a nook with tall windows and a built-in banquette.
Above: An entrance nook or ‘mudroom’, features built-in daybeds, the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee. Natural light floods this space through large windows, where one can also enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds this home.
What We Love: Heidi Caillier has beautifully transformed this family home by honoring its history through the preservation of beautiful dark millwork. Her trademark use of slightly muted yet striking colors and patterns infuses this home with the coziest, effortlessly stylish, slightly European, and timeless aesthetic. Overall, we love everything about this house and the way it flows with casual, relaxed design.
Tell Us: What details in the design of this craftsman-style house do you like most and what would you change if this were your residence? Let us know in the Comments below!
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Above: The Sitting Room, features a Phillip Jeffries linen wallpaper above the wall panelling. The pendant light suspended above this space is from Atelier Vime. The gorgeous fireplace surround tiles are from Clé. A pair of vintage chairs are custom upholstered in a Michael S Smith fabric, while the sofa features Robert Kime fabric. In the center of this space, the coffee table was custom-fabricated by Blend Interiors.
Above: The Listening Room is a cozy space the owners enjoy for relaxation and listening to music at the end of a long day. The built-in bench seating mimics the existing joinery.
Above: In the Cloakroom, a marble basin and floral wallpaper add a touch of whimsy to this space. A similar vintage basin can be found at The Architectural Forum. The botanical design wallcovering was abstracted from the 18th-century French document Kaveri. It was screen-printed in France, called Bhavani by Nicholas Herbert.
Above: Throughout this home, the designer has infused the living spaces with texture for a ‘lived-in’ feel. In the dining room, the wall sconces are from The Urban Electric Co. The dining table is from Shoppe Amber Interiors, while the chairs are custom upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric. Hanging overhead is a blue porcelain chandelier, a family heirloom — similar can be sourced through 1stDibs.
Above: The island is a new addition to the kitchen, matched to the original, art-deco-like cabinetry. The countertop is wrapped in copper. The pendant lights are from deVOL. The eyelet fabric curtains are an Etsy find.
Above: Copper-wrapped countertops are in keeping with the patina of the wooden cabinets. The range is by Lacanche. The area rug is vintage (similar can be found at 1stDibs). The walls are painted in Simply White OC-117 by Benjamin Moore.
Above: In the kitchen, the existing cabinetry was preserved. The reclaimed tiles are from Bert & May. The light fixture on the ceiling was sourced from Apparatus Studio.
Above: In the main bedroom, one of the charming features of this space is an “anteroom” (a small room leading to a main one). In this space, it is used as a study. The canopy bed was sourced from Hollywood At Home. The bespoke armchairs are custom upholstered in a Bennison Fabric. The floor lamp was found at 8 Holland Street, while the bedside lamp is from Samarkand Design.
Above: Throughout this home you will find cozy nooks and lobby areas that are decorated with comfortable seating. In this space, the sofas are custom-upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric. The pendant light is from Pinch Design. The walls are painted in Mizzle No.266, Farrow & Ball. The fine art on the wall is from Happy Menocal Studio.
PHOTOGRAPHER Haris Kenjar