Mill Valley Residence

Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast

MILL VALLEY RESIDENCE

Butler Armsden Architects

AREA
3500 ft²

YEAR
2019

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Glenda Flaim

PHOTOGRAPHS
Patrik Argast

LOCATION
Mill Valley,United States

CATAGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

After moving from New York to California and purchasing a home in Mill Valley, a couple with two children invited Butler Armsden to modify their home for their growing and changing family.

Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast
Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast

Built by a developer, the house lacked personality and the space was used inefficiently.

Butler Armsden focused on aesthetics and functionality, starting with small updates such as built-ins, furniture, and new paint colors; and expanded the scope over time to include lighting, windows, interiors, landscape, and beyond.

Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast
Mill Valley Residence
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The renovations transformed the house into a sensitively designed home that is modern, but relaxed and welcoming.

The main living area is spacious and airy and opens up completely to the outside, where clients can have a soak in their hot tub or enjoy lunch by the garden, embracing the indoor/outdoor California lifestyle.

Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast
Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast
Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast

Butler Armsden sourced sustainable and natural materials and finishes for the clients which were reflected throughout the home.

Inside, synthetic-free fabrics were used and materials were finished with linseed and tung oil.

This level of attention continues through to the traditional Finnish sauna, the reverse osmosis water filtration system, the solar panels, and even the plants that were selected for the garden.

Mill Valley Residence
© Patrik Argast