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Natural light from the horizontal skylights   The bay windows and fireplace are among the remaining
                                   washes over the dining area.  features from the building's Victorian-era origin.

                  Calce Bianco Natural Porcelain sets off the round wall
                      mounted shower heads in matte black from Vola.
                                                             with walk-in closet, children’s bedrooms, and Jack-and-Jill bath. The
                                                             vaulted-ceilinged upper floor contains a guest bedroom/den with
                                                             ensuite bath, powder room, office, kitchen, dining area, and living
                                                             room that opens onto a deck with city views.

                                                             "Victorians are beautiful and important markers of San Francisco’s
                                                             architectural history, but heritage architecture isn’t always suited
                                                             for contemporary living, particularly in cities where space is at a
                                                             premium," notes Westover. "We believe that with our thoughtful
                                                             design interventions and interpretations of the past in this design, we
                                                             are contributing to moving history into the present."  dw

                                                             Photo credit:
                                                             Matthew Millman with Lucy Bamman (stylist)


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                                                          The chevron pattern flooring creates a
                                                          dynamic visual experience.








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