A full-house interior repainting project. The star of this show was the cabinets. We painted them! Which may not sound surprising, but, in a remodel, cabinets are often delivered already painted. Painting cabinets well is just one of the many detail-oriented tasks our team prides itself on handling with attentiveness.
We were called in to handle the paint and stain aspects of this project by Govers Sidewall Shingling — for this beautiful Manor Avenue corner property in Piedmont, which was originally built in 1915.
Oliver Govers expertly re-shingled the home with cedar, and Arana stained the shingles and restored and painted all of the wood trim with oil and acrylic, with colors matched tastefully to the stunning craftsmanship from Govers — who is one of the only artisans in the Bay Area who does this type of work.
A rare white exterior! White is not a tone that homeowners often choose. As painters, we love color, and we have a soft spot for judicious use of white. In addition, for a Spanish Mediterranean like this one, it’s a very traditional choice. Our work included painting the all-new wooden windows and doors, which were custom-manufactured locally by a wooden window-and-door specialist, to perfectly match the historic architectural style.
The perfect finish is only achieved through perfect preparation. We lovingly restored this stately 1893 Berkeley Victorian, down to every last decorative detail.
“Arana has been painting for our general contracting company for several years. They provide excellent work with personal service. Whether interior or exterior, residential or commercial, they are highly recommended. I used them to paint my own house, which, as a contractor, is my highest praise.” ~ Michael McCutcheon, McCutcheon Construction.
The exterior and interior colors for McCutcheon’s North Berkeley home were selected by famed Bay Area interior designer and author of two books on interior design, John Wheatman.
The basement interior space was created via an extensive dig-out by Duvall Construction, with interior design by Wheatman.
An interplay of light and dark: This addition of 1000 square feet of living space under this house was an impressive feat to witness, so much fun to paint! Especially the detail of the white floating shelves contrasting against the dark toned wall. This basement illustrates how beautiful spaces can be discovered and utilized right inside the existing envelope of your home. On the “light side” of the basement, the white —Decorator White by Benjamin Moore, was a good choice because it brings light into the space. At the same time, the brown walls in the other room (the dark side) and the brown floor together offer an emotionally soothing, warming effect.
This beautiful San Francisco home, built in 2013, features a freshly remodeled kitchen and family room. We were fortunate to work behind Amato Architecture, who designed the kitchen, and Whitney Collins Builder, who handled the construction, to put the finishing touches on this masterpiece.
How do you use color to highlight your art? On this project for Laura Martin Bovard Interiors we painted colors with similar hues and complementing shades that helped the homeowner’s treasured pieces shine without competition. Read more about LMB Interiors and this Piedmont prize in this San Francisco Chronicle feature article.
Arana joined a team of 50 Interior Designers led by the San Francisco Design Center to transform the expansion of Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, in Palo Alto, CA. We donated paint and painting to a recreation room, sitting room, and five bedrooms, including these loft-like guest rooms by HSH Interiors.
Arana had the pleasure of helping designer Jana Magginetti of Julianne Quelle Designs bring her vision for a restful bedroom and playful sitting room to life. As part of the newly expanded Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, in Palo Alto, CA, these rooms will provide a home-away-from-home for sick children and their families. The inspiring finished project is featured in San Francisco’s Cottages and Gardens Magazine.
Laura Martin Bovard of Laura Martin Bovard Interiors had a vision of a space that “makes families feel welcome, safe and special.” Arana helped her achieve this as part of our first ever charity project, working with 50 Interiors Designers and other vendors to transform the newest Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, in Palo Alto, CA. We think Laura’s grounding, soothing color palette and modern vibe came together beautifully.
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