ST. HELENA CUSTOM BOOKSHELVING

ST. HELENA CUSTOM BOOK SHELVING & DESK

This is a recently finished wall unit for book shelving and attached desk I (Malka) designed for a home in St. Helena. It is made of a custom stained alder by our shop. I worked with the best contractor I have ever worked with of all the 30 years that I have been in this business. Of course she is a woman who is always well organized herself; Polly Ogden. Polly specified the tall valance for this terrific lighting fixture that can glide back and forth. I am sure it looks much better with books and artifacts on the shelving. A very satisfying, creative job and a lovely clients, as always.

MALKA'S TOUR OF NAPA VALLEY'S NATURAL ORDER

NAPA VALLEY'S NATURAL FALL ORDER

Yofi, my poodle and I make a daily walk through out the vineyards of Napa Valley before going to work creating organized cabinetry.

It is my daily reminder as to how natural order in the world is my teacher and coach in how we all keep order in our homes. Nothing should be forced or fake. It is a process of design and innovation to create calmness and order in the homes of my client's.

As a designer I wish for my client's to have the same natural order and ease in their homes as the natural order of the earth. For the season of fall is a time to let go of dead attachments, to slow down and live a less florid life. This is the season of the autumn.

CLOSET OBSESSION

A CLOSET OBSESSION
At first this looks like a man's closet, but it is for a couple who appreciated and insisted upon fine cabinetry throughout their entire home. Down to the recycled barn floor, every section is to perfection. Superbly organized, their personal needs are right at hand. Makes for a quick and efficient wardrobe change and off to work they go...

SACRAMENTO HOUSE TOUR

The closet! Yes, I redesigned it for better organization and modern living. Note the old fashion shoe shelving on the door. It seems the original couple had at least several shoes if not much space for clothing.





OLD SACRAMENTO HOME & CLOSET

A nice old home in a quite section of Sacramento, CA is being readied to be revitalized. A young and cosmopolitan San Francisco couple recently bought the house but wish to keep the unique characters of the love an old time architect and home builder gave it so many years ago.

TIBURON BEACH FRONT HOUSE TOUR

Tiburon Home Tour
Designing a large Wardrobe Closet in the beautiful water front home of a client in Tiburon, California. Here I am looking over the San Francisco Bay. Even the closet window has a breathtaking view. These bay front homes require a high quality wood product and finish to prevent water absorption that turns into warping of the panels and shelves in the cabinetry.