Ken Gutmaker

In this renovated Victorian home in San Francisco, these glass sliders open to let the room expand to the second floor deck. Beams were added to support the wide opening…

This elegant living room space had “a long road to travel” to get to its current state. The designer puts it this way . . . “You know those silly…

Views from inside and out.

A great cast iron sink with two faucets anchors this bright and sunny bathroom. Designed for a family with three small children, this bathroom is functional and playful at the…

Clean lines and a bright palate help define this open kitchen. Each element, including the tile backsplash, light countertops, white cabinets with sleek drawer pulls, contribute to the rooms overall…

This is a dynamic and creative solution to a nagging problem in almost all kitchens. The corner space between cabinets is a difficult area to access and use in a…

In California many design decisions come back to opening up your home to the outdoors. This can vastly expand ones usable square footage without adding any building expense, which comes…

The exposed wood support beam, along with angles created by roof eves shapes the experience of this loft bedroom.  A clean palate, natural wood floors, white walls and white exterior…

Although deceptively simple in design this well thought out bedroom is gracious and soothing. The materials used and sparse furnishings add up to a quiet and serene space.   Radical…

Creating a space that is dedicated to a specific activity is a glorious way to get things done. Whether it is a woodshop, painting studio, writers room, or gardening shed,…