A modern kitchen with navy blue cabinets, a white marble island, a marble backsplash, and gold accents. The island has four gold stools, and the countertop holds a bowl of vegetables, a loaf of bread, and some citrus fruits. A potted plant is on the left side of the island.

HISTORICAL HAIGHT
SAN FRANCISCO

A young couple found a magnificent Queen Anne Victorian in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury neighborhood, custom built by renowned builder, John Stierlen in 1895, that was one day going to be home to their family with a few renovations along the way, as their family grew.

Mark Thomas of HTA, was enlisted to create a lot more useable square footage that catered to a more modern family, while Eden and her team updated the home’s finishes and interior, which previously had pastel to jewel-toned rainbow paint throughout all four levels of the home.

Phase one starting in 2005 included the excavation of the lower level of the house down to the foundation, to get a finished ground floor, which now houses a spa, guest suite, gym, family room and kitchen. The third floor was opened up in strategic areas to create a new primary bedroom suite and guest bath, keeping as much of the original historic details and spaces in-tact, while adding modern conveniences and luxurious natural materials.

The second floor and main living level, shown here, was left in-tact structurally until 2019. After the clients had two beautiful children, HTA and EWD opened up the the main level into a family friendly space where they could both entertain and live day to day more comfortably.

Keeping the historical details in place and giving them a fresh monochromatic face modernized the home, without losing any architectural integrity.

We used custom lighting, furnishings and finishes throughout the interior and exterior, in keeping with the quality and craftsmanship of this beautiful historical home.

Interior Design: Eden Wright Design

Architect: Mark Thomas Architects

Contractor: Bashland Builders

Photography: Christopher Stark

Media Feature: San Francisco Magazine, June 2023

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Living room with a white ornate fireplace with black and white marble surround, a large mirror above it, a wooden coffee table with curved legs and books, a white sofa with colorful patterned pillows, large windows with black and white geometric patterned curtains, green plants, and a modern black ceiling light fixture.
Interior of a modern dining room with a round wooden table, black chairs, a large cream-colored bowl, and a potted plant on the left. Visible through the doorway is a kitchen with dark walls, a light-colored countertop, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern dining room with a round wooden table surrounded by six black chairs with faux fur cushions. A large window with a black and white geometric Roman shade shows a tree outside. A decorative white fireplace with detailed molding is on the left, and a tall white vase with branches and greenery is beside it. A black and gold bar cart with glassware and bottles is in the background. A white cluster chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Interior view of a stylish living room visible through a dark blue ornate doorway. The room has large windows with patterned black and white Roman shades, framed by white molding. There is a black chaise lounge with colorful pillows, a small side table, and a beige armchair. The room features a white fireplace with a black marble mantel, light wood flooring, and a contemporary black wire pendant light hanging from the ceiling.
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Living room with two white sofas with patterned cushions, wooden coffee table, decorative white columns, ornate white crown molding, and modern black wire pendant light. Visible doorways lead to darker decorated rooms.
Kitchen with navy blue cabinets, white marble backsplash, stainless steel stove, and a bowl of oranges on the counter.
Interior of a living room with a gray sofa, a unique wooden coffee table, a black fireplace with a mirror, and a dining area with a round table and chairs with faux fur covers. The space has decorative crown molding and a chandelier, with a painting visible through an archway.
Interior staircase with black and white decorative pattern, featuring a bronze statue of a woman holding a lamp at the bottom, and a floral-themed wallpaper on the upper wall.
Interior entryway with a large mirror framed in wood, a black front door, a green potted plant, a bench with a leather cushion, a decorative ceiling with patterned borders, a spherical pendant light, and a white wall with textured paneling.

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