California-Cool Sanctuary

Whole Home Renovation + Small Addition

2020

malvern, pa

Highest recommendation! Hiring Liz & team was one of the best decisions we've made as a couple to date. They offered us extreme clarity on identifying what was important for our family and designed a home to match our needs. We are super busy and Liz served as our family's trusted advisor and design advocate for a year’s long renovation (partnering with Cappelletti Builders). Liz and her team brought a unique skill set. They are great listeners, effective communicators, and willing to go above and beyond. They're worth every penny and are an amazing asset to have in your corner.

Erika & Steve

The Project

Nestled on 2.5 acres, this residence was a full-home transformation designed to bring a sense of calm, effortless luxury to a family of four and their two dogs. What was once a dated 1990s interior was completely reimagined into a California-cool sanctuary, blending a warm, modern aesthetic with the ease of barefoot living. Every pace was thoughtfully

Nestled on 2.5 acres, this residence was a full-home transformation designed to bring a sense of calm, effortless luxury to a family of four and their two dogs. What was once a dated 1990s interior was completely reimagined into a California-cool sanctuary, blending a warm, modern aesthetic with the ease of barefoot living. Every space was thoughtfully crafted to reflect the family's desire for serene, stress-free living, from the open and airy main house to the newly designed addition and detached garage apartment. With a basketball court, swimming pool, and expansive outdoor spaces, the home was designed for both tranquility and togetherness—an escape from the fast-paced world.

crafted to reflect the family's desire for serene, stress-free living, from the open and airy main house to the newly designed addition and detached garage apartment. With a basketball court, swimming pool, and expansive outdoor spaces, the home was designed for both tranquility and togetherness—an escape from the fast-paced world.

Our Approach

This project was a true reinvention, requiring a full gut renovation to strip away the past and lay the foundation for a timeless, West Coast-inspired retreat. We advised on exterior elements, expanded the home with a seamless addition, and transformed a detached four-car garage into a fully functional guest apartment. Inside, we curated spaces that embodied effortless elegance, layering organic textures, soft neutrals, and sun-drenched finishes to enhance the home’s newfound sense of calm. From the chalkboard-walled powder room for leaving daily messages to the inviting back patio, every detail was designed to reflect the family’s values—a life well-lived, in a home that feels like a sanctuary.

This project was a true reinvention, requiring a full gut renovation to strip away the past and lay the foundation for a timeless, West Coast-inspired retreat. We advised on exterior elements, expanded the home with a seamless addition, and transformed a detached four-car garage into a fully functional guest apartment. Inside, we curated spaces that

embodied effortless elegance, layering organic textures, soft neutrals, and sun-drenched finishes to enhance the home’s newfound sense of calm. From the chalkboard-walled powder room for leaving daily messages to the inviting back patio, every detail was designed to reflect the family’s values—a life well-lived, in a home that feels like a sanctuary.