Living room in the Irving Gill Residence with garden light, layered textiles, and warm wood detail.

San Diego, California

Irving Gill Residence

A careful restoration and expansion of one of Irving Gill’s early homes, balancing respect for its modernist origins with the needs of contemporary living. Every new layer was chosen to feel as though it had always belonged.

Project Details

Location
San Diego, California
Project Type
Historic residential interior design
Scope
Home renovation, restoration, materials, furnishings, lighting, art, and final details
Rooms
Living room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, library, and bath
Sitting room in the Irving Gill Residence with garden windows, collected furnishings, and soft afternoon light.
Dining room in the Irving Gill Residence seen through a wood opening, with books and filtered afternoon light.
Dining room in the Irving Gill Residence with wood floors, glass doors, and a quiet bar beyond.
Kitchen in the Irving Gill Residence where white cabinetry, brick, and warm wood meet in clear daylight.
Stone bath in the Irving Gill Residence with soft daylight, plaster walls, and warm wood detail.
Bedroom in the Irving Gill Residence with books, wood trim, and filtered garden light.
Red wall vignette in the Irving Gill Residence with plants, artwork, and afternoon shadow.