{"id":97949,"date":"2026-06-11T16:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/?post_type=housetour&#038;p=97949"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:23:35","slug":"above-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"housetour","link":"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/house-tours\/above-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Above and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An iconic cliffside home now charms with craftsmanship and coastal nods aplenty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1024x705.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20705%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97951 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20705%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres.jpg 1800w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_08_lowres-1024x705.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The living room holds a Stahl + Band sectional, a 1970s rounded chaise lounge by Milo Baughman and a 1960s rattan and teak lounge chair by P.J. Muntendam. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On his first trip to Santa Cruz two decades ago, architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgriffarchitects.com\/\">Benjamin McGriff<\/a>\u2014like many passersby over the years\u2014was captivated by the sole residence perched on the ocean side of West Cliff Drive, overlooking Monterey Bay. \u201cBecause of its siting, it\u2019s one of those homes that just naturally evokes wonder,\u201d he recalls. \u201cI think it has a tendency to inspire people to imagine lives and stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-779x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97952\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7607421875;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres.jpg 1370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20779%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97952 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7607421875;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20779%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 779w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres.jpg 1370w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_13_lowres-779x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amid walls lined in ash wood, a Chroma designed dining table and banquette are mated with circa-1951 dining chairs by Niels M\u00f8ller, all illuminated by a White Dirt ceiling fixture. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97953 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_17_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">McGriff Architects and Chroma designed the kitchen millwork, fabricated by Melim Woodwork and painted in Farrow &amp; Ball\u2019s Light Blue; the custom handmade clay tiles are by Linda Fahey. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-732x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres.jpg 1286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20732%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97954 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20732%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres.jpg 1286w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_29_lowres-732x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">McGriff Architects and Chroma designed the hand-carved teak vanity in the powder room, where a Gregorius Pineo raffia covers the walls; the artwork is by Margrethe Odgaard. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>McGriff subsequently became much better acquainted with the property. His wife grew up in Santa Cruz and was well aware of the local icon, which dates to 1937. During visits with her family, his morning jogs took him right by its main house and casita. Eight years ago, a client for whom he had designed a home in Silicon Valley reached out with some news: The couple\u2014parents to four boys\u2014had purchased a beach house. \u201cAs she started to describe it, slowly it became more and more apparent that it was <em>that <\/em>house,\u201d McGriff says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97955 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_31_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The stair railings, made by Melim Woodwork using ash, recall the shape of a surfboard. <br>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97956 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_34_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The primary bedroom is outfitted with a Chroma-designed bed. The headboard is upholstered in a Pierre Frey jacquard the frame is wrapped in a Moore &amp; Giles leather; the pigment print is by Richard T. Walker, and sconces and pendant light by Pinch.<br>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97957\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998046875;width:819px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97957 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998046875;width:819px;height:auto\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_35_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The primary bathroom, painted in Farrow &amp; Ball\u2019s Dimity, includes bespoke suspended Capsula mirrors and a medicine cabinet with rounded corners designed by Chroma. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As he embarked on its transformation, he looked to other residential concepts that were shaped by their site and climate, including William Wurster\u2013designed houses in nearby Aptos and Scotts Valley, as well as Joseph Esherick\u2019s Hedgerow Houses at The Sea Ranch community in Sonoma County. The existing Santa Cruz dwelling had been renovated over time but lacked a cohesive vision. It was compartmentalized and, McGriff observes, \u201cdidn\u2019t engage with the site in a way that it should.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-779x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres.jpg 1370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20779%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97958 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20779%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 779w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres.jpg 1370w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_37_lowres-779x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A daybed, comprising ash wood and an indoor\/outdoor Mark Alexander fabric, provides a prime spot for reading, napping or enjoying the view. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Strengthening the connection to the views and maintaining privacy were key considerations. Take the second-floor primary bedroom, situated above the living room: McGriff removed the roof from the living room in order to add a terrace to the bedroom. In the living room itself, the fireplace was moved from the ocean-facing side of the space and French doors now line three walls. Although the footprint of the house and casita remained unchanged\u20142,400 and 600 square feet, respectively\u2014\u201cwe took it down to the structural wood components,\u201d he says. Putney Construction was enlisted for the project, which involved temporarily lifting the home to replace the foundation and modernizing the seismic reinforcement. \u201cIt\u2019s functionally a new house,\u201d McGriff adds. \u201cWe reconfigured it all. The stair basically stayed in its current location, but everything else was modified to some degree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97959 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_25_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Like the main house, the exterior of the casita is painted in Farrow &amp; Ball\u2019s Ammonite. <br>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leann Conquer and Alexis Tompkins of interior design studio and art consultancy <a href=\"https:\/\/chromasf.com\/\">Chroma<\/a> were brought on board and worked hand in hand with McGriff. While the client is typically drawn to neutral hues, \u201cshe wanted to be pushed a little bit,\u201d notes the architect. Hence his recommendation of Chroma, which, true to its name, is adept at conjuring rich and layered rooms. In this case, Conquer explains, \u201cblue is a neutral color because it\u2019s in keeping with the surroundings. So we really leaned into this tonal color palette of blue\u2014these lovely soft and vibrant blues throughout.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-819x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97960 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20819%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres.jpg 1440w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_24_lowres-819x1024.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The casita is appointed with a futon from The Futon Shop (painted in Farrow &amp; Ball\u2019s Oval Room Blue), cork side tables from Finnish Design Shop, a table by Max Lamb, lounge chairs from Designerie and a Sophie Dries wall-mounted mirror. <br>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The coastal setting further influenced various architectural and design features, where craftsmanship is at the forefront as well. Near the home\u2019s entrance, McGriff and Chroma collaborated on the stair railings, fabricated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melimwoodwork.com\/\">Melim Woodwork,<\/a> which channel the contours of a surfboard. In the primary bathroom, the vanity\u2019s linear form suggests the pilings of a pier. The circular cutouts in the kitchen hood allude to portholes on a ship. And in the living room, atop a rug inspired by tide pools, Chroma also conceived a coffee table whose \u00e9glomis\u00e9 application has \u201ca subtle shimmer to it that resembles the appearance of water,\u201d Conquer says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1024x768.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20768%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97961 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20768%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres.jpg 1800w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_23_lowres-1024x768.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The casita walls feature a sunset- inspired mural designed by Chroma and painted by Rafael Arana; the rattan light fixture, from Etsy seller Haadii, evokes a sun hat. Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, in the dining room, the ash wood\u2013paneled walls\u2019 battens \u201care asymmetrically carved in a manner that evokes a cresting wave,\u201d McGriff says. According to Conquer, the base of the Chroma-designed dining table nods to a surfboard fin, while the White Dirt linen light fixture overhead brings to mind ocean waves and ship sails, and a Dedar metallic jacquard with a wave-like pattern covers the upholstered back of the bench seating. (A bench positioned outside the casita was made from a cypress tree that had to be removed from the grounds.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1024x671.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-97962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20671%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-97962 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20671%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres.jpg 1800w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChromaMcGriff_SantaCruz_SKJ_19_lowres-1024x671.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The outdoor furniture includes a modular sectional from Terra Outdoor Living, a fire table from Fire Pit Surplus, lounge chairs by Nanna Ditzel, a polished copper stool by Max Lamb and a custom ceramic stool by Jesse Schlesinger. <br>Photos by <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenkentjohnson.com\/\">Stephen Kent Johnson<\/a>, styled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelreynoldsnyc.com\/\">Michael Reynolds.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year the clients opened the house for the public to tour. \u201cThousands of people came through and we heard <em>so <\/em>many stories,\u201d Conquer recounts. \u201cThe house is really meaningful to the community, which is something rare and special. I think we honored the architecture and history of the property while supporting the homeowners\u2019 goals of creating a place for relaxation and rejuvenation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6625,"featured_media":97950,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tour-region":[4813],"designer":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Above and Beyond | California Home+Design<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.californiahomedesign.com\/house-tours\/above-and-beyond\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Above and Beyond | California Home+Design\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"An iconic cliffside home now charms with 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