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A snapshot of projects that exemplify Gustave Carlson Design’s
unique nod toward California Hygge follows:

Sonoma Residence
Carlson designed this farmhouse-inspired weekend getaway for his
family in Sonoma. Located on a former walnut orchard, the 1,885 sq.f
house—along with a 600 sq.f barn which functions as a studio for his
artist wife—captures the experience of California camping. Like farm
buildings in the area, the house sits humbly on the landscape. Carlson
sited the house along an east-west axis to allow for natural light
throughout, and all rooms in the house have access to the outdoors.
An L-shaped wooden deck connects the house and the barn, while a
covered porch was sited to create a cool place where one can escape
the heat of the summer afternoon sun.

Berkeley Hills Residence
Inspired by the homeowner’s desire for a white kitchen and a light-
filled environment, Carlson opened up the spaces of this modestly-
sized 1950s ranch-style house, while using red as an accent. The
homeowner’s personal art collection is showcased on walls and on the
fireplace. Carlson and builder Scott Harrison, share a love of cooking
and gardening, which provided common ground for solving design
problems. The homeowner — an engineer with a large San Francisco
firm— is preparing for retirement in the light-filled house. An avid
art collector, home cook, and gardener, she moved from her former
dark wood-paneled Craftsman house to this home, where she can
enjoy stunning views every single day.

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