The open beamed Great Room creates a grand living space for everyday activities and entertaining. Skylights and French doors bathe the room in the incomparable and ever-changing light of northern California, as well as access to outdoor patio areas. Built-in cherry cabinetry create a wonderful sideboard area for dining.

The limestone faced fireplace is an energy efficient "Rumford" design that throws a high percentage of its heat into the Great Room rather than out the flue. Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, began studying fireplaces in the early 1800's. Typical fireplaces were very smoky and failed to perform the function for which they were built—to properly and efficiently heat the room. He studied the dynamics of heat, and designed a fireplace that today remains the most efficient, powerful, and aesthetically-pleasing of all fireplaces.

The large, airy gourmet kitchen is every cook’s dream. A top of the line Kitchenaid refrigerator and Viking gas range are well located to provide easy access for cooking.

A central island with a prep sink provides plentiful counter and storage space.Granite counters and maple cabinetry provide a warm and delightful space for preparing meals and entertaining.The beamwork at the front entry utilizes traditional Japanese woodworking joinery and details that enhance the beautiful salvaged old growth redwood used for the columns and beams. This system of woodwork utilizes close fitting wooden joints (tsugi) to provide strong but flexible hidden connections between the wood structural members.