MODERN MARVEL

Jay Jeffers presents the interior design of a mountain property with bold gestures, set in Northern California’s exclusive and luxurious MartisCamp in Lake Tahoe, and concepted by Gessler Architects.

Photography by Matthew Millman

From The Light Factory bubble chandelier to pink chairs by Bernhardt Design and a two-piece Mimi London coffee table, Jay Jeffers masterfully blend styles and textures to create a contemporary yet inviting sanctuary. Besides the whole house has been treated in detail, filling it with precious paintings and elegant accessories.

Jay Jeffers’ client built their ideal vacation home as a respite from their primary residence in San Francisco. Yearning to stray from the traditional design of their city abode, Jay Jeffers was brought in to transform their woodland retreat into a modern marvel. With three kids, a husband with a taste for contemporary aesthetics, and a wife who favors durability and design, the home needed to serve multiple purposes.

The kitchen is as impactful as it is durable, with steel upper cabinets, concrete counter tops and Lumifor pendants that stretch the entire length of the center island. While the space in the center staircase is bold and playful from the start with a custom light fixture by Daikon using pendants and rope.

Jay Jeffers used the sharp angles and soaring glass as inspiration in designing the custom stair railing, light fixtures and ebonized oak paneling throughout the property. This combined with comfortable, easy furniture makes this the perfect weekend retreat for clients.

The lower level of the home serves as an elevated man lair, complete with red ceilings, concrete flooring, a bourbon bar, movie room and game room.

A departure from the lower level, the second floor is serene and sprightly. Here, they're the bedrooms with bathooms and a library with a compelling steel fireplace. From start to finish, reclaimed wood, dark tones and ample windows are consistent throughout the design and are not only reminiscent of the natural setting of the home but utilize the natural landscape as the ideal backdrop for the ultimate retreat.

The second floor features unparalleled views with floor to ceiling windows, soft hues of blue, bunk beds and plaid present throughout and a show-stopping ombre plaster effect in the master bathroom further complemented by a waterfall feature in the master shower.