A Peaked Roof Allows For High Ceilings Throughout This California Home

November 6, 2019
San Francisco based firm MAK Studio, has designed a modern house in Burlingame, California, that features clean lines and dark accents. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #ModernArchitecture

San Francisco based MAK Studio has designed a new house in Burlingame, California, that features distinct lines and dark accents topped by a peaked roof.

Minimalist concrete stairs lead from the sidewalk up to the front door.

Minimalist concrete stairs lead from the sidewalk up to the front door. #Landscaping #ConcreteStairs

A pivoting dark wood front door welcomes visitors to the home.


A pivoting dark wood front door welcomes visitors to this modern house. #FrontDoor #WoodFrontDoor #PivotingFrontDoor

Inside the front door is a foyer with high ceilings and grey tiles.


Inside the pivoting front door of this modern house, is a foyer with high ceilings and grey tiles. #ModernHouse #ModernInterior #Foyer

The foyer leads to the living room, where sliding glass doors open to a private courtyard at the front of the home.


This modern house has a foyer that leads to the living room that features sliding glass doors that open to a private courtyard at the front of the home. #Courtyard #OutdoorSpace

Inside, the interior is bright and lofty, with white walls, an open floor plan, and a wood panel that lines the length of the room.


Inside this modern house, the interior is bright and lofty, with white walls, an open floor plan, and a wood accent that lines the length of the room. #ModernLivingRoom #ModernInterior

The social areas of the house are split between the living room and dining area, with the kitchen located on a lower level.


The social areas of this modern house are split between the living room and dining area, with the kitchen located on a lower level. #ModernHouse #DiningRoom #Windows

In the kitchen, light wood cabinets match the wood wall accent, while the dark island drops down to form a secondary dining area.


In this modern kitchen, light wood cabinets match the wood wall accent, while the dark island drops downs to form a secondary dining area. #KitchenDesign #ModernKitchen #WoodKitchen

Adjacent to the kitchen is a second living area that opens to a courtyard at the back of the house. White oak floors have been used throughout the home.


This modern house has a living area that opens to a courtyard at the back of the house. White oak floors have been used throughout the home. #ModernInterior #LivingRoom #Courtyard

The courtyard features dark wood decking lined with trees and a couple of comfortable daybeds.


This modern house has a courtyard that features dark wood decking lined with trees and a couple of comfortable daybeds. #Courtyard #CourtyardDesign

The courtyard leads to the detached two car garage, which is insulated and can be used as a play room or office if needed.


The courtyard of this modern house leads to the detached two car garage is insulated and can be used as a play room or office, if needed. #Architecture #Garage #ModernHouse

The master bedroom has a row of windows above the bed, with a second set of windows adding to the amount of the natural light the room receives.


This modern master bedroom has a row of windows above the bed, with a second set of windows adding to the amount of the natural light the room receives. #ModernBedroom #BedroomDesign

In the master bathroom, a wood and dark grey stone vanity sits below a large mirror with hidden lighting.


In this modern master bathroom, a wood and dark grey stone vanity sits below a large mirror with hidden lighting. #MasterBathroom #BathroomDesign #BathroomVanity

In one of the children’s bedrooms, a striped rug adds a soft touch and warmth to the room.


In this children's bedroom, a striped rug adds a soft touch and warmth to the room. #ChildrensBedroom #BedroomDesign #KidsBedroom

A bathroom located of the children’s bedroom has minimalist cabinets, dual sinks, and black accents.


This modern bathroom has minimalist cabinets, dual sinks, and black accents. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign #BathroomVanity

In another children’s bedroom, blue accents add a pop of color to a neutral palette.


In this children's bedroom, blue accents add a pop of color to a neutral palette. #ModernBedroom #BedroomDesign #KidsBedroom
Photography courtesy of Brad Knipstein

This house is currently for sale through Compass agent Phil Chen. More information about the house can be found here.