Watertower Home: A Complete Transformation in Napa County

Nestled in the countryside of Napa County, this small fixer-upper was in need of a major transformation to better suit our clients’ lifestyle. Originally a two-bedroom home, it lacked the space and functionality they needed. They also had a detached garage and wanted to create a seamless interior connection between the house and garage.

Our full-service design package included house plans, fixture and finish selections, and project management to bring their vision to life. We started with the drafting and design work necessary for permitting, ensuring that the addition complied with local building codes, which restricted expansions to no more than 50% of the home’s existing footprint. The plan included a large family room addition, while the original living room was repurposed into a third bedroom, making the home far more functional. The kitchen was expanded, and a new playroom was carved out of the existing footprint.

During construction, challenges arose with the original contractor, and the homeowners needed an advocate on their side. After parting ways with their builder, they brought us in as their Design-Led Project Manager, where we took on weekly site visits, contractor coordination, and real-time design modifications to ensure a seamless process. We also sourced the final design details, making sure every selection aligned with their vision.

On the exterior, we gave the home a fresh new look with durable Hardie Plank siding and stone wainscoting, adding both character and longevity. The addition of entry columns and a water tower-inspired feature enhanced the home’s Craftsman-style charm, making it a true reflection of its rural setting.

This project was one of our favorite transformations—a perfect blend of thoughtful design, expert project management, and a home tailored for the way our clients live.

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Under Construction:

Completed Home:

A custom magnetic chalkboard was added to the side of these custom cabinets. The ceiling height was lifted from 9' ceiling to 10' ceiling throughout the kitchen and hallway. Tongue and Groove ceilings were added throughout the kitchen and hallway.
Custom barn door installed to save space and to allow mudroom to be closed off from main living area when needed.
This new mudroom has multiple uses, provides access to back backyard with new french doors, also serves as a laundry room, and craft space for the kids.
Primary Bath was enlarged and reconfigured. A New Restoration Hardware vanity was installed with a custom quartz counter and stone vessel sinks.
Stone sinks are a great alternative for those with hard water that creates water stains.
Shower Tile pre- fixture and glass install
Powder Room that separated Primary bath and the mudroom. This room was strategically designed to serve both spaces so that the kiddos would have a quick place to go while playing outside.
Light Refresh to the hall bathroom (Kids Bath). We had the stock cabinets chalk-painted and glazed. A new quartz countertop was installed along with hammered metal sinks and new faucets. A custom weather framed mirror was installed. Bathroom walls and ceiling drywall was skim-coated to a smooth finish and then repainted.
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