A Modern Take on a Historic Gem: Our Spanish Revival Home Furnishing Project
When our clients traded their mid-century modern home for a historic designated Spanish Revival house in the heart of Sunset Cliffs, they knew instantly that their existing furniture wouldn’t translate. The architecture was so special and historic, and needed furnishings that felt aligned. They wanted this home to feel like them—but also wanted to honor the incredible architecture that makes a Spanish Revival home so beloved.
That’s where we came in.
This furnishing project was a dream: a gorgeous historic backdrop, clients with great taste, and a treasure trove of meaningful family heirlooms—original artwork in our client’s personal collection and ceramics lovingly thrown and glazed by her mother. Our job was to weave together their modern aesthetic, their history, and the home’s architecture to create layered spaces that feel inviting, personal, and deeply connected to the story of the house.
Today, we’re revealing the full home and walking you room by room through the transformation. Along the way, you’ll find shoppable links to key pieces and at the end, our tried-and-true designer tips for sourcing vintage—because the magic of this project is all in the layers of age and patina. You simply cannot recreate spaces like these with all-new furniture.
This home is proof that character is created through layers: personal pieces, imperfect vintage finds, and thoughtfully curated new furnishings. That’s how a house becomes a home.
The Entryway: A Warm Welcome Rooted in Simplicity
The entry to this historic home is flooded with natural light thanks to a breathtaking large window original to the house. With such strong architectural details already in place, we intentionally kept the furnishings minimal and calming.
A simple upholstered bench provides a practical landing spot for putting on shoes. Above it, a clean-lined mirror catches the afternoon light and offers that final moment of self-check before heading out the door. A small marble accent table brings in natural texture that will patina beautifully over time—we love a little imperfection.
One of the most meaningful touches: a stunning piece of original art by our client’s uncle. Paired with a bespoke plant and an earthy wool rug, the space feels warm, open, and uncluttered. It sets the tone for the entire home: personal, intentional, and deeply connected to the past.
