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CONTENTS
FALL 2013 INTERIORS ISSUE
FEATURES 29 WALLFLOWERS & CURTAIN CALLS Take a peek at what local expert Robin Barnato is loving about wallpaper and window treatments. By Robin Barnato
32 MATERIAL WORLD
32 DEPARTMENTS 08 Editor’s Page 10 CALENDAR 12 He Said She Said
By Leilani Marie Labong
SPECIAL SECTION 46 Green Corner
40 TAKE A SEAT
Repurpose Your Home.
accentuate your home with stylish chairs from Sunrise Home.
48 FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Creating the Ultimate Gathering Space.
Equity Lines and Marketing. Local Finance & Real Estate Experts Weigh In.
14 Icons & Innovators
52 HOME WITH HOUZZ
Tile It Up: Ceramic Tile Design.
Make Your Mark: Landmark Builders.
16 THE Nail Down
54 MBA BULLETIN
Must Haves and Must Dos for the Fall Season.
The Pick-up Artist. Hear from a Novato Treasure Hunter.
2013 Scholarship Awards, MBA Membership Mixer at Marin City Community Development Corporation, Annual Golf Tournament for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund.
42 The Shop
59 MBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Color, Mood, and Space.
Raise Your Glass: Johnny Pope of Old Town Glass.
24 At Home
A pair of accomplished architects mine their oeuvre, 30 years in the making, for the best in character-driven designs.
On the cover: Kent Woodlands Residence. Story on page 32. Architecture by MBA member Polsky Perlstein Architects. Photography by Trevor Henley www.henleyphotography.com
RESOURCES 60 HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Find licensed Marin Builders Association (MBA) members for your next home improvement project.
Need a professional? Look for this arrow icon throughout Marin Home, and find web links to learn more about our members and the services they provide.
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have a confession. As much as I love long summer days and the carefree spirit they embody, what I love more is the structure and practicality of fall. No other season draws us back to the hearth and the home. Fall brings new trends, textures, and palettes to soften the blow of retreating summer days. Kids go back to school, and our lives return to the comfort of scheduled predictability. As we watch our treelined streets transform from bold greens to a soft palette of crimson and gold, our gratitude for warm, cozy places is at an all-time high. An inviting couch, big fuzzy throw, and a roaring fire—it’s the perfect way to conclude an autumn day. Start your focus on fall with this issue. Let it guide your smooth return home. As you tackle interior projects, creating an internal identity through colors, textures, and furniture, we hope you’ll find inspiration in these pages.
Aimi Dutra Editor-in-chief and Past MBA President
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Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland @ Downtown San Rafael
Annual Service of Remembrance @ Hospice by the Bay, Larkspur
36th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival @ Mill Valley
4 Angels by the Bay Marin Center for Independent Living @ Meadow Club, Fairfax
31 Forecasting the Future Economic Conference @ Embassy Suites, San Rafael
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4-5 Shop Local for Schools HeadsUp - San Rafael Public Education Foundation @ San Rafael
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Marin Builders Association Membership Mixer
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Warm Wishes StreetPack Assembly Day MarinLink @ Embassy Suites, San Rafael
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Holiday Lighting Ceremony @ San Anselmo
Bon Air Invitational Car Show @ Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
Christmas La Posada Celebration @ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin
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2013 is your year of rebirth, Libra, and you are bound to prosper in whatever you put your mind to. Your penchant for balance is stronger than ever, and if anyone knows how to bring beauty and harmony into a home, it’s you. Now is the time to take on your most ambitious feng shui project to date. Give your undivided attention to that one room you’ve been ignoring. A fresh coat of paint in a trend-worthy color, a few statement pieces, and a well-defined style will help to align your stars.
As one of the most resilient signs in the zodiac, Scorpio can handle almost anything—a strength you’ll need in 2013 as you’re confronted with plenty of change. Perhaps you are considering relocation, are in the early process of moving, or are just barely settled in a new home. Don’t fret—take advantage of your resourcefulness, and seek out experts to make this a smooth transition. Accept the help you need, whether from expert movers, deft contractors, or interior designers. You’ll thank yourself for it.
You’re extroverted and optimistic, Sagittarius, and it can be almost impossible to keep you down. But in 2013 your philosophical side dreams of a great, long escape. Take this craving for luxury and pampering inward, and consider an overhaul of your entire home’s creature comforts. Down pillows and duvets, plush bathrobes and blankets—your home is your oyster. Leave no room unturned, and maintain your signature sense of humor during the whole process. Even a gel-cushion mat in your kitchen can transform washing dishes into a welcome chore.
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HE SAID SHE SAID
Dear He & She, My husband and I recently discovered beautiful, thickpaneled mahogany hardwood hiding under the wall-to-wall carpet in our TV/family room! We’re taking the opportunity to redecorate the room into the ultimate gathering space. The only piece of furniture we aren’t tossing is an heirloom leather couch with metal studs. We have light taupe walls and tall windows for good lighting, but between the couch and the floor, the rich brown tones already feel very dark. Any suggestions on how to build around these heavy hues? —The Millers, San Rafael
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Wow, congratulations on unearthing that find! You will be telling that story at every Super Bowl party you host for years to come. I think I understand your concern: a big couch like that is truly remarkable, but it can also make you feel like you’re sitting in the dusty archives of an Ivy League library. From my perspective, you have the statement piece of the century. It’s very common to think of dark leather and wood as beasts that need brightening, but a family room is the perfect place for rich tones to cultivate a cozy space, especially when the clock falls back. Whenever in doubt, don’t think outside the box; instead, take a cue from the couch itself. Mixing metals and leather is a timeless, popular, and stylish statement that you can repeat throughout the room, and is an unpretentious way to brighten the space. A matte, stainlesssteel coffee table is a great centerpiece for pulling off this look. Not to mention it can hold up well when kicking your feet up for movie night. A few other embellishments will draw things together. A metal-trimmed mirror is ultramodern, pulls in more light, and will make the room appear even larger. A couple of unexpected decor items in the metal theme would also be a welcome addition. You’ll be surprised by what you can find once you start looking. I’ve seen some awesome oversized Monopoly pieces cast in pewter, for example. Whatever you do, though, avoid the urge to include an old Persian rug—that will definitely get you sent to the Dean’s office. Awaiting my Super Bowl invite,
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SHE SAID Dear Miller Family, Holy mahogany! I am thrilled for you but secretly seething with envy. As you may have already admired at great length, mahogany is no ordinary hardwood. From your description it sounds like you have the good stuff—a delightfully durable, rich, reddish-brown grain that can stop your guests in their tracks. To echo He’s sentiment, it is sometimes a subconscious reflex to balance out dark hues by splashing white or bright color around. Overdoing this “pop” can make a room feel disjointed, and the effect can be jarring. And while taking inspiration from the metal studs is a great idea, going too heavy-metal can quickly turn a space industrial-chic. My advice is to turn your attention to the strengths of your beautiful new floors. First, you need to keep your walls cool: go with white or eggshell, or try a fun shade like light blue with white crown molding to add elegance. Then, some deep reds scattered around will draw out the natural beauty of your floors. You want to do this in a way that pulls the eye upward, since the room is bottom-heavy right now. Carefully selected artwork can do wonders, but He mentioned something that sparked my interest: a fully stocked library would actually be an incredible and colorful addition to your space. Besides adding another valuable activity to your family room, you benefit from the built-in color wheel of a well-stocked shelf that would include a bounty of warm shades. Play with book size or color grouping, and look for hardback reissues of your most beloved stories, as they often come in interesting and ornate covers. You can also nestle in woven baskets for storage, or keep gaps to showcase artwork or sculptures. Congratulations again and best of luck—this space is destined for greatness. Keep Calm and Decor On, She
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ICONS & INNOVATORS
Tile It Up
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hirty years ago there wasn’t a tile distributor that could meet the needs of either the public or the contractor,” says Steve Cerami, who started out installing tile before founding Ceramic Tile Design. “The limited options and poor customer service of the local tile suppliers motivated me to start my own tile company.” That and getting booted out of his home office.
“My son Ryan was about to be born, so we turned my home office into a nursery,” says Cerami. “Now Ryan is the vice president and a key employee at Ceramic Tile Design. Looking back, it was definitely the right time to make my move.” Cerami opened his first showroom in San Rafael with a dozen lines. Today his San Rafael and San Francisco showrooms offer close to a hundred. “I’ve seen a complete renaissance in the tile industry,” says Cerami. Cerami imports a significant portion of his inventory from Italy, working regularly with over 30 factories. He also travels to two premier tile shows—Cersaie, the largest international tile show, located in Bologna, Italy, and Coverings, an
international tile exposition held in the US—to see the latest design and production innovations. “At Cersaie, the (largely) Italian tile manufacturers will introduce their latest products to the entire world. At Coverings, these same manufacturers introduce what they deem viable to the US market as a whole. I like to attend Cersaie so that I can decide what I would like to introduce to my clients,” says Cerami. Even with the recession, Italian tile producers have been creating new designs and manufacturing processes that Cerami finds “amazing.” “Manufacturers can now mimic the color and grain of wood exactly or duplicate distressed concrete surfaces, but in an incredibly durable porcelain
body,” says Cerami. “It is fun to see what the Italians will do next, especially when they take poetic license with nature’s natural look and color. And they’re of such high quality that they can be used in commercial applications as well as residential.” Ceramic Tile Design’s commercial division, CTD Commercial, has supplied tile to many high-profile corporate clients, such as Bank of America, Apple, Chevron, Nordstrom, and the Four Seasons to name just a few. Cerami also counts dozens of educational institutions, including Stanford, UCSF, and UCLA, as clients. “We work with a plethora of industries commercially,” says Cerami. “The tile we supply must be unique enough to support branding but also be safe and durable enough to last many years in service. In the end, that’s what
text by Kathryn Loosli Pritchett / photography by Trevor Henley
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Tiles: Listone D Wood Look Porcelain in Canyon Naturale (brown) and CTD Blend (black & grey). Artisan-made, Marin Designworks Glass Tile in Radius Corner (green), Windswept (white) , Ebb Flow (blue), and Arabesque (grey).
“from porcelain to glass and metal... ...to huge modules in squares, rectangles, and planking. This time in this industry is like never before” makes tile the economical as well as sustainable choice.” (Cerami’s distribution division, Cerami, Inc., can supply these same products to tile showrooms and dealers throughout California, as well as several other western states.) To best meet his customers’ needs, Cerami makes sure that his salespeople are well-versed in Ceramic Tile Design’s extensive inventory. Many of the staff members have design backgrounds, but they also participate in regular product seminars for color selection and coordination training as well as other critical product information. He notes that constant staff development is a lot of work, but it’s the only way for them to fully to understand the many usage and design options available from each factory. “Homeowners need help understanding and selecting tile, and interior designers and architects also benefit from our staff’s training,” says Cerami. “When they come to us they know they can get in-depth information on a wide array of tiles—we help them help their clients.”
His business has continued to thrive as he has added green materials such as IceStone, a durable surface made of recycled glass, and other gold-level Cradle to Cradle materials to his product line. He also works to meet the demand for American art tiles by offering hand-crafted, unique tiles created by small-scale, gifted tile makers from across the country. “I’m really proud of our commitment to smaller American tile manufacturers,” says Cerami. He touts the concept of “groupage,” which allows him to order an array of tiles from different manufactures rather than filling a shipping container with only one particular line from a single factory. “We also have a large number of displays, which helps clients realize a design concept and makes it easier to envision what their own home project will look like when it’s done.” Despite all the growth in his business, Cerami notes that it’s the basic nature of tile that makes it so popular. “If installed properly, you can keep tile for the life of your house, it’s fairly
Steve Cerami
inexpensive, and it’s beautiful,” says Cerami. “There are so many wonderful options from porcelain to glass and metal, and sizes from tiny mosaics to huge modules in squares, rectangles, and planking. This time in this industry is like never before.”
Learn more about MBA member Ceramic Tile Design at marinba.org/directory
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THE NAIL DOWN
Must Haves & Must Dos for the Fall Season Embrace the spirit of your home with these fabulous finds and ideas!
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MUST DO Great Spaces—Ready, Set, Get Comfy! During fall, we find ourselves retreating to our homes and settling into some of our favorite spaces. MBA member Caletti Jungsten, a local contracting and design firm, created this comfortable and cozy living area. The woodbeam ceilings create a dramatic yet warming effect. Turn your house into a home by creating an interior identity that resembles you! Caletti Jungsten 415.381.3162 www.calettijungsten.com
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Dining Decadence Indulge in a rustic great table for the fall family festivities. Restoration Hardware’s salvaged wood X-base extension table is handcrafted of unfinished, solid reclaimed pine timbers from 100-year-old buildings in Britain. Aged & timeless—a gathering place for years to come! Available at Restoration Hardware The Village at Corte Madera 415.924.8919 www.RH.com
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MUST HAVE Tuck Yourself In Slip into some luxurious linens this fall. West Elm’s Organic Ikat Links duvet cover and shams are this season’s bedroom essentials. Revitalize your boudoir with a fresh new look and embrace those extended mornings in bed. Available at West Elm Strawberry Village, Mill Valley Opening in November www.westelm.com Prices vary $24- $119
Build Character Achieve a look of casual elegance when you apply Black’s Farmwood grey barn siding to your bedroom walls. Aged for over 100 years, this wall application adds instant character and history to your bedroom. If the walls could talk! Black’s Farmwood 1595 E. Francisco Blvd. Unit D San Rafael 415.454.8312 www.blacksfarmwood.com
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THE NAIL DOWN MUST HAVE Light Up the Room Lighting is essential for setting the mood in your home. Bright and cheery or soft and subdued—it’s your call. Create the atmosphere you want in your home through your light fixtures. The Silvia Drop Pendant Lamps from Crate & Barrel are the perfect way to brighten up a space. Mix and mingle the shapes for a fun, fresh look. Available at Crate & Barrel Town Center, Corte Madera 415.924.5412 www.crateandbarrel.com Prices range from $149 - $199
Take Control! Imagine the ability to control every aspect of your home from your iPhone, iPad, or a single keypad. Full lighting control and more is at your fingertips, and MBA member SoundVision can help you create the ultimate in-home experience. Sit back, relax, and take control. It’s pure simplicity! SoundVision 27 Commercial Blvd., Suite M Novato 415.456.7000 www.svsf.com
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MUST HAVE Custom Comforts Customize cushions to complement your space. Studio Home Designs offers endless color and pattern choices. Why spend hours searching for that just-right cushion when you can create exactly what you desire today? Available at Studio Home Designs 14 Ross Avenue, San Anselmo 415.457.0560 www.studiohomedesigns.com Prices vary.
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Built-in Beauty & Functionality Bring style to your everyday life with customdesigned banquette seating. MBA member The Last Inch created this simple yet stunningly beautiful and functional eating area, complete with storage space beneath the bench. Custom cabinetry can give you exactly what you want and need for your home. The Last Inch 1800 Ferry Point, Bldg. #14, Alameda 510.337.1700 www.thelastinch.org
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AT HOME
the Pick-up Artist A Novato treasure hunter brings bygone objects back from the brink.
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’ve never been one for cookie-cutter anything,” says Sara Moseley, owner of Bonnie + Duke, a design service that specializes in sourcing vintage objects from Etsy, estate sales, and every castaway cache in between. Armed with the hunting instincts passed down from her mother, Bonnie (for whom the Great Depression instilled a strong sense of resourcefulness), Moseley feverishly tracks down stunning pre-loved—and sometimes longforgotten—vintage treasures for her clients. Her exhaustive efforts soulfully nuance otherwise “canned” decor. “Chain stores have teams scouring flea markets for the next cool thing they can mass produce,” says Moseley. “Why not find an original for less than the retail price of a fake?” Here, the huntress reveals her tricks of the trade. As a professional picker, what’s in your toolbox?
Good question. Patience, first and foremost. The perfect piece at the right price is usually out there—just keep looking! I also have the ability to see beyond dust and scuff marks to the beauty and design. I can see a piece for what it is—and what it could be. Lastly, I have a mild obsession with scoring a great deal. My parents were brought up in the Great Depression. They were totally practical, and they passed some of that wisdom on to me. »
text by Eden Navarro / photography by Trevor Henley
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quality of a vintage piece is better than a new piece. In many cases, the
What have been some of your best scores?
Six years ago at an estate sale, I found an amazing pair of vintage patio chairs for just $25—they’ve got circular frames covered with yellow and white vinyl straps. I think Crate and Barrel did something similar this past summer season. A woman in the South Bay once sold me an unfinished Lane coffee table for $85—I’ve seen them on eBay for more than $400. And I once traded some copywriting for a vintage French barbershop mirror! What are your tips for people who are overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of pre-loved treasures for sale on eBay, Etsy, flea markets, and the like?
Those are all totally overwhelming
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environments for everyone, including me! I manage them by staying focused (sure, that light fixture is in amazing shape and the price is great, but if you’re really looking for a side table, move on); knowing my limits on time and money (some finds require more work once you get them home—a great deal can quickly become more than you bargained for); and always being prepared to walk away (if the deal isn’t just right, I’ll keep looking). What vintage-era items are gaining traction once again?
I’m seeing big pieces like vintage ninedrawer dressers and dining-room sets— investment pieces that stand the test of time. In many cases, the quality of a vintage piece is better than a new piece.
When determining an object’s worthiness, how do you rank 1) condition, 2) price, and 3) sheer desire?
I use a “pick-two” formula. Great condition and awesome price? A nobrainer for me. A must-have that’s in great shape? I’ll take the plunge! It’s rare to satisfy all three, so you have to ask yourself which two variables will seal the deal. What do all of your clients have in common?
They’re practical yet open-minded, smart yet willing to take risks. Basically, they’re just awesome.
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From traditional and classic to edgy and graphic, wallpaper and curtains are back. Lift the veil and take a peek at what local expert Robin Barnato is loving about wallpaper and window treatments now.
Fear. Trepidation. Outright Horror. These are the most common reactions I get from my clients when I suggest that we consider wallpaper as a way to liven and warm up a space. No doubt they are flashing back to the foiled foyer or green-and-white-trellis print in the breakfast room of their youth. Curtains are no better, conjuring up visions of Tuscan swags and entire walls of polyester pleats. But before you show me the door, let me try to convince you that you will delight in the warm, stylish, and sometimes very subtle enhancement that wallpaper and yes, even curtains, can bring to today’s spaces. »
text by Robin Barnato, Studio Home Designs / photography by Trevor Henley
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Wallpaper: Elitis, Xxl, “Cristal”
Wallpaper: Elitis, Kandy “Brit Pop”. Scrim sheers in “Cloud White”, custom made by Studio Home
» The wall is the thing We are in the midst of a wallpaper renaissance, and as a result there are incredible design and material choices spanning all design genres. The creativity explosion that has generated so many wonderful fabric designs and prints has spilled over to wall coverings. Geometrics are popular because of their crisp, classic feel, and here in California grass cloths and natural wovens are always favored. For an even more organic and natural palette, I like the natural cork veneers offered by Caba and Phillip Jeffries. Hand block printing is another burgeoning trend with wallpapers and is an ideal way to add artistic flair to a space. Companies like Galbraith and Paul, Raul, and Cloth have transferred their beautiful hand-blocked prints to paper, and the effect is stunning and timeless. Digital meets Vinyl The ability to print most anything digitally on fabric, paper, and glass has fueled the expansion of new edgy wallpaper designs, as well as soft subtle textures and hues. One of the companies on the cutting edge of this wall-covering trend is Elitis, a French textile company that offers incredible vinyl papers that can be wiped clean, but it is almost impossible to tell it is vinyl. I love to use their vinyl grass cloths, silks, and faux stones. (The neutral travertine is one of my favorites.)
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All things distressed Barnwood, iron cladding, peeling cement walls, and antique tin tiles are all available to anyone with a sharp blade and an exacting eye (although we recommend using professional paper hangers). These are great installations for restaurants, retail stores, dens, or that basement family room build-out. UK-based Andrew Martin has really innovative paper-cladding options, including a full wall of leather-bound books in an old English library setting. If you are brave enough to use actual cladding on your walls, the possibilities are endless. Paneling one wall in Douglas fir or unfinished hickory flooring is a great way to add warmth and nature to a plain room or hallway. Getting started The easiest way to plunge into wallpaper or cladding is to do an accent wall behind a bed, an entryway, or a small powder room. If you think you might tire of a bold pattern or color, it is best to stick with one of the textured neutrals or natural weaves. But I will warn that cladding your walls is addictive, so your first wall-covering project will definitely not be your last!
» Windows Windows too often are a lost opportunity for warmth and style. Many people approach their window coverings on a purely functional basis (sun protection and privacy) and may not realize how a great window treatment can set the tone of the space, inside and out. To drape or not to drape As with wall coverings, the explosion of artistic prints, digital designs, and groundbreaking sheers and casements make it more exciting than ever to warm up to drapes. The beauty can be in the simplicity of fabric and color (such as natural wools and soft Belgian linens) or the liveliness of a color, hue, or print. Drapes no longer have to mean formality. I primarily use a ripplefold top treatment, which creates a soft pleatless curtain that stacks back minimally and has a casual feel. Drapes and panels are perfect solutions for long window walls where they can be hung floor to ceiling, making the ceilings seem taller; and for bedrooms to create a soft and luxurious feel, especially when combined with natural woven-fiber roman shades. Patterns and colors can make a neutral palette bold and interesting. Think about how a curtain looks from the outside, and consider using an unlined double-sided pattern or sheer so that the view outside in is just as lovely as from inside out. Form follows Function This modernist ideal generally describes my approach to window coverings. However, in the case of windows, there is no reason not to maximize the form once the function has been determined. Companies like Hartmann and Forbes and Conrad Shades make elegant natural woven-fiber shades that filter light, provide privacy, or both. Printed fabric romans are ideal in children’s rooms when a splash of color or vibrant fabric is desired. My favorite architectural options are softcolored solar shades, which filter light
TOP: Elitis, “Vibration”, custom made by Studio Home. BOTTOM: Conrad Shades, “Snow White” and custom drapes by Studio Home with Seema Krish textiles.
and cast a soft hue when there is direct sunlight but no privacy needs. I also love the warmth and utility of two-inch wood blinds, especially when they are done in unexpected finishes such as driftwood, washed white, or wenge. As a recovered window and wall minimalist, I am always sympathetic to my client’s aversions to these textural additions. However every time we complete a new wallpaper or fabulous ripplefold curtain installation, I get such a charge of decoratinginduced euphoria that I am immediately searching for the next opportunity to demonstrate the power of the latest window covering and wall trends.
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MATERIAL WORLD A pair of accomplished architects mine their oeuvre, 30 years in the making, for the best in character-driven designs. text by Leilani Marie Labong photography by Trevor Henley, Jeremy Coulter, Jared Polsky and Richard Perlstein
In the way that renowned American architect Michael Graves once expressed that his houses have anthropomorphic qualities—doors are mouths, windows represent eyes and noses, for example—Jared Polsky and Rich Perlstein, coprincipals of Larkspur design studio Polsky Perlstein Architects, also believe that their custom projects subtly take on human characteristics. Not necessarily of the anatomical nature, as Graves had observed, but more along the lines of distinct personality expressions. Arguably, it’s these nuances that make the difference between a house and a home. “As architects, we work hard to evoke our clients’ sensibilities,” says Polsky. Choosing an architectural style— modern, Mediterranean, craftsman, to name a few—is the first indication of a client’s aesthetic predisposition. From there, a signature palette of materials emerges—another ridge, so to speak, of this unique design fingerprint. In Greenbrae, for example, Polsky and Perlstein designed a contemporary home for, says Polsky, “an adventurous couple who wanted something exciting and cutting edge.” As such, the interior is anchored by a floating central staircase—a “circulation spine”—with glass railings and seemingly gravitydefying risers to increase the thrill quotient as well as the visual clarity. Like most modern masterpieces, the interior is open and lofty and crisply edged, a look that might have been weighed down by a traditionally bulky flight. The streamlined effect is aided by the perks of the 21st century—credit stateof-the-art technology for making modern-day TVs super thin, for instance, eliminating the architects’ need to design cumbersome built-ins. »
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Such a cool aesthetic in the Greenbrae home is tempered by an abundance of the beautifully grained Brazilian hardwood cumaru. “Wood does a really good job of making people feel comfortable and warm,” says Perlstein. That said, the architects warn against using too much wood, especially in cramped spaces that don’t have the benefit of significant glass expanses—the Greenbrae portals capture views of Mount Tamalpais. While cumaru has the look of a clear redwood—a naturally warm tone—the architects also swear by the coziness that lighter woods, like white oak, can bestow. Recently, Polsky and Perlstein have noticed a trend away from darker woods like mahogany or walnut. “These things tend to cycle, much like fashion,” says Perlstein, who claims that oak, stylish 20 years ago, is now experiencing a resurgence.
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In a Polsky-Perlstein home in Kent Woodlands, rustic planks of white oak provide an intimate farmhouse vibe. Achieving such lived-in texture in a brand new 10,000-squarefoot manse is no mean feat. The owners, according to the architects, are “very sophisticated, but very casual—they’re jeans-and-T-shirt kind of people.” Once again—cue token idiom—the apple (in this case, the architecture) hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Another way in which the architects attempted to diminish the scale of the Kent Woodlands home was by building alcoves. The one in the master bath, for instance, frames a freestanding tub and French doors. “There are people—myself included—who like the sense of being slightly separated from the larger space,” says Polsky. “Alcoves can serve all kinds of functions, from small home offices to more intimate seating areas to special places for tubs.” Color, or the lack thereof, is also a strong indicator of a person’s individuality. At Kent Woodlands, a flight of stairs is embellished with a rainbow paint treatment—a delightful surprise in the Normandy-style home.
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In a Mediterranean-inspired domicile in Kentfield, muscular plaster walls are imbued with earthy, muted shades of yellow, red, and green. “The homeowner is an artist and was willing to take risks with color,” says Polsky. The leafy-green shading in the master bathroom plays off the view of the shrubbery and trees in the backyard, while in the great room, a honeyed hue is reminiscent of the Tuscan sun. The groin-vaulted ceiling in the foyer is tinted with a warm peachy tone. Here in this entry space, the architecture evokes a sense of the Old World. But in the Old World, those walls might have been solid, heavy compositions of stone and mortar. In the modern-day earthquake-prone, safety-code-laden Bay Area, the illusion is accomplished with wood framing, drywall, and plaster. “The walls look weighty, and that’s the whole point,” says Perlstein. “They may not be solid in the traditional sense, but when it comes to an earthquake, this composition is actually stronger than stone.” Conversely, the hand-hewn ceiling beams in the great room may summon romantic images of old Italian countryside villas inhabited by lovelorn Diane Lane types, but they lack the brawn to bear the weight of the ceiling. No matter. “They won’t warp,” assures Perlstein, “and they’ll always stay true.” Just like your favorite architects.
For more information about the talented teams that created these homes, see page 72.
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Color, Mood, and Space It’s not just the hue that matters. Color combinations and nuances are the secret to making a room feel just right. text and photography by Kelly Berg
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Let’s take the color chartreuse, for example, which is very trendy at the moment. You may think there is no way you would introduce this color into your home. It’s loud, too bright, and gives you a headache just thinking about it. But what if you have a room that feels a little flat? Or a little too moody? A bit of chartreuse could be just what your room needs to lift its mood. The hue could be brought into a room through flowers and a single throw. Or it could be embraced more boldly through upholstered furniture and an area rug. The overall mood of the room will be influenced by this hue, but it won’t be defined by it. If the walls are painted black, and the »
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THE SHOP furnishings include rich wood tones, the room will have a much different feel than if that same chartreuse is paired with bright white walls and cherry red furniture. Pink is a good example to reference here, as well. We could say that using pink in our home creates a feminine, soft, sweet mood. But what kind of pink are we referring to? Is it the pastel tint of cotton candy? Or the bold, energetic glow of a fuchsia flower? And how is that color used? Is it painted on all the walls? Or is it introduced in a throw pillow? What is the material? High-gloss enamel? Or delicate lace? And what colors is it paired with? Whites and creams? Bright daffodil yellow? Deep charcoal gray? You can start to see how pink can be much more than sweet and girly. Its mood can be altered based on the exact shade or tint, the colors it’s paired with, and how it’s used in a space. All colors inherently have specific moods associated with them, but it’s important that we don’t simplify them too much. If we do, we miss out on some fabulously unique color combinations, and the potential for creating spaces that feel as good as they look.
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Here are just a few common color associations Red Burgundy Serious, rich, warm, mature, stable, traditional Red Cherry Red Energetic, jovial, cheap, passionate Pink Cotton Candy Romantic, sweet, soft, feminine Pink Fuchsia Bold, loud, warm, sexy, flamboyant Orange Terra Cotta Sophisticated, warm, earthy, cozy Orange Tangerine Playful, edgy, immature, loud
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Yellow Chartreuse Immature, loud, energetic, stimulating Yellow Buttery Gold Comforting, sunny, inviting, cheerful Green Lime Green Fresh, optimistic, fruity, unstable, youthful Green Forest Green Pensive, traditional, woodsy Blue Sky Blue Childlike, airy, open, light Blue Cobalt Precious, sophisticated, intense, spiritual
Violet Lavender Romantic, sweet, grandmotherly, artificial Violet Eggplant Masculine, rich, sophisticated, powerful Gray Charcoal Strong, sexy, masculine, heavy Gray Silver Neutral Calm, lifeless, dull, light Black Black Strong, sophisticated, mysterious, luxurious White White Celestial, spiritual, clean, pure, sterile
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REpurpose Your Home text by Casey Mazzoni
Pallet Inspiration Next time you are throwing out your trash and you see a lonely pallet waiting to go to the landfill, be sure to grab it! What I love about this pallet chair is the wash of color. This outdoor treasure costs pennies, but the laughs with your favorite gal pal while lounging on these rustic chairs are priceless.
These ARE your grandmother’s crates! How fun is this? Take some old wooden crates, and mount them to the wall. If you don’t have vintage wooden crates, use wine crates. Who knew the North Bay “wine lifestyle” had multiple benefits! Not only do the shelves look super hip, they also create great storage for small spaces.
I have seen the light! Are you sick of the ’70s fixture in your dining room? This inexpensive alternative is so easy to build. In one afternoon, you can have a new look. Just find a basket lying around your house or weave your own! Paint it a fun color, or leave it natural—let your creative juices flow. But before flipping the switch, be sure to consult with a Marin Builders Association licensed electrician to be sure it is safe.
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If you’re like me, each turn of the season inspires an equally dramatic makeover of your home decor. But these quarterly updates can take a serious toll of your bank account. So how can you can satisfy your need for change while keeping a little in your pockets? Repurpose your home! With some imagination, time, and a little elbow grease, you can create a unique living space while saving money and Mother Earth.
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FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Benefits of a Home Equity Line
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quity in your home can be a powerful tool in managing your overall financial situation. Equity—the current market value of your home minus your mortgage balance—can serve as collateral for other borrowing, such as a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. Used wisely, a HELOC is a revolving line of credit, similar to a credit card, which offers a variety of benefits: Lower rates.
Interest-only payments.
HELOC rates are typically lower than credit card or personal loan rates, making them a good option for debt consolidation or major purchases. Generally, HELOC rates are variable and calculated by taking a base index, such as the prime rate, and adding a margin. Check with your lender to learn how much the rate can vary and if there is a cap to prevent it from exceeding a certain percentage.
During the draw period, you typically are only required to pay the interest, although you can choose to pay principal as well. Once the draw period is over, you may be allowed to repay the principal over a fixed period of time, or have the option of renewing your draw period, depending on how the HELOC is set up.
Flexible uses.
Tax benefits.
You can withdraw funds up to your credit limit at any time during the draw period (usually 10 to 15 years). A HELOC can help you pay for college tuition expenses, home improvements, buy a car, or access cash when you need it. It’s also a great option to help you consolidate high-interest debt at a lower interest rate.
The interest you pay on your HELOC may be tax deductible, which is not usually an option on other revolving lines of credit. Consult your tax professional for additional information.
While there are many benefits to a HELOC, it’s important to remember you are using your home as collateral, which creates risk. Your home is your biggest asset, so the decision to borrow against it using a HELOC should be considered carefully. Working closely with your trusted lender, evaluate your options to make sure a HELOC is the right solution for you.
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Tricks of the Trade Five ways to design a marketing plan that is sure to jump start your home’s sale. by Megan Pomponio Frank Howard Allen
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istory has shown that the longer a home is on the market, the more likely it is that the sales price will be lower. Pricing your home accurately at market value is key to a successful sale. But beyond that, you can do several other things to ensure that your home sells quickly, for the best price possible. Most homeowners don’t realize how much is involved in marketing a property. Here are five important things to consider before putting up that For Sale sign.
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see homes for sale that have unmade beds, toilet seats up, and dishes in the sink? Yikes! One of the most important first steps in preparing to sell your home is to deep clean, de-clutter, and edit. This involves removing anything you don’t actually need or use. Clean or repaint the walls, and try to make your rooms look as versatile as possible. Also, don’t neglect storage areas. When you move you’re going to need to pack stuff up, so get a head start now. Closets, cabinets, and storage spaces will appear larger and more useful if they are free of clutter. This includes the garage, basement, and attic. 2
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is clean and organized, staging will make it even more appealing to prospective buyers. Whether it involves repurposing or repositioning furniture on your own or hiring a stager to replace your furniture or simply add accessories, staging will often make your home appear larger and more inviting. Buyers want to imagine their own belongings in the space so give them a clean, blank canvas.
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interior may look amazing, but if a buyer doesn’t want to go inside, you’ve lost them. Removing weeds or adding fresh mulch and a few colorful plants can make a huge impact. Power-washing the walkway and driveway and cleaning windows will give the house a fresh look. You may also consider new paint or hardware on the front door. Sprucing up the exterior will make your home look newer, brighter, and more welcoming. 4
see a listing on the Internet and wonder if the agent took the photos with a disposable camera? Dark rooms and bad angles, overexposed windows, a timestamp—all of these things diminish your home’s appeal. Professional photographers can use lighting that enhances the colors in the rooms, and they have wideangle lenses that show more of the space than an average camera. They also understand the importance of composition and will take photos that best highlight your home.
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Now that your home looks fantastic inside and out, it’s time to properly capture it. Do you ever
MARKETING: It’s finally time to bring your home on the market, and as the saying goes, “The first impression is the last impression.” If you’ve done well with the pre-listing steps mentioned here, marketing will be a breeze.
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Local Resources
Raise Your Glass: Johnny Pope of Old Town Glass We caught up with Johnny Pope, owner of Old Town Glass in Novato, to learn more about the family business, his top window tips, and his plans for the fall season.
You’ve seen a lot of fantastic views in Marin while installing glass and windows. What’s the most amazing one? There are so many, but if I had to choose one, I’d say the view from the Mt. Tam fire lookout. The last time we changed some fogged windows up there it was pretty amazing. What is your No. 1 tip for readers who want to replace their windows? Seek out expert advice from a window and door contractor, dealer, architect, or a licensed contractor with window and door experience. There are many codes that affect window and door replacement—on the national, state, and local levels—and they can be relatively complex. There are so many window and door products on the market, and they are not all equal in performance and benefits. Someone with expert knowledge can help you wade through the differences. What’s next on your own home-improvement list? I’ve been meaning to install a new fire-rated door between the garage and house for quite some time. If you were invited to present only one item for a time capsule to be opened in 2053, what would it be? A book. As our lives move toward digital media, it’s nice to have something tangible. Who’s your hero and why? My parents. They built a business from the ground up and provided an opportunity for my sister and me to carry on something that they started. What do you like to do—either at home or elsewhere— to enjoy the fall season? Fall is my favorite time to head to Tahoe, while most of the crowds are gone and before the winter sets in.
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C32 - Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor C33 - Painting and Decorating Contractor C34 - Pipeline Contractor C35 - Lathing and Plastering Contractor C36 - Plumbing Contractor C38 - Refrigeration Contractor C39 - Roofing Contractor C42 - Sanitation System Contractor C43 - Sheet Metal Contractor C45 - Sign Contractor C46 - Solar Contractor C47 - General Manufactured Housing Contractor C50 - Reinforcing Steel Contractor C51 - Structural Steel Contractor C53 - Swimming Pool Contractor C54 - Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor C55 - Water Conditioning Contractor C57 - Water Well Drilling Contractor C60 - Welding Contractor C61 - Limited Specialty ASB - Asbestos Certification HAZ - Hazardous Substance Removal Certification
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE
Licensed Contractors, Materials Suppliers & Associated Services ACCOUNTING
Petersen Design Associates, LLC
GMH Mortgage Services, LLC
Integral Design
415.462.7601
standardsofexcellence.com
415.883.3816
415.578.2788
lic.537763 C6
petersendesign.net
linkedin.com/pub/r-wahlstrom/ll/4a4/346
integraldesignwoodworking.com
Polsky Perlstein Architects
Presidio Bank
RC Cabinets & Closets
April 1st Design
415.927.1156
415.456.6000
707.664.1900
510.502.4164
polskyarchitects.com
presidiobank.com
lic.985074 C6
Spacial Design
Redwood Credit Union
707.778.1320
Brock Wagstaff Architects
415.457.3195
707.576.5276
Steinbach Cabinet Shop
wkcpas.com
415.383.2160x102
spacialdesign.com
redwoodcu.org
415.453.7322
Studio Snaidero Bay Area
Union Bank
415.332.1745
415.446.1859
The Last Inch, Inc.
snaiderokitchens.com
unionbank.com
925.788.0806
AUDIOVISUAL & LOW VOLTAGE
BLUEPRINTS
thelastinch.org
Northbay Reprographics northbayrepro.com
CONCRETE, ASPHALT, GRAVEL & SAND
CABINETRY
Able Concrete Pumping
Account Works
Standards of Excellence
415.472.3946
Accuchex Corporation
Architects & Designers
415.883.7733 X 110
accuchex.com Art Wasserman & Company
rccabinetsandclosets.com
wagstaffarchitects.com Crossland Construction Accounting 559.281.6979
415.454.5025
Gayle Gilboy Permar Architects & Planners
lic.694518 C6
lic.980565 C6
415.482.8977
CSM & M, An Accountancy Corporation
Janus Design Consulting
415.499.1883
415.456.1366
Eckhoff Accountancy Corp.
Ken Kay Associates
High Definition Home Inc.
415.956.4472
415.499.1400
415.499.9400
kenkaysf.com
lic.814767 C7
eckhoff.com
415.491.1112
highdefinitionhome.com Kitchens by Ken Ryan
707.291.4334
Maher Accountancy
415.897.3800
Soundvision Systems
Aurora Cabinets & Countertops, Inc.
415.459.1249
kitchensbykenryan.com
415.456.7000
415.472.4171
707.763.6981
lic.795575
lic.288206 D12,D24
lic.690380 C8,B,A
svsf.com
auroracabinets.com
SRS Custom Integration 415.446.4119
California Space Organizers, Inc.
lic.815490 C7
415.454.7477
srscustomintegration.com
lic.866993 D34
mahercpa.com Michael Rex Associates Paychex
415.331.1400
415.899.0203 X 30485
michaelrexassociates.com
paychex.com The Accounting Specialist
Neumann Sloat Blanco Architects, LLP
510.507.0313
415.578.4800
nsbllp.com
APPLIANCES
calspaceorganizers.com
BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
C.L.Y. Incorporated
De La Montanya Trucking 707.765.0725
Deluxe Shotcrete & Concrete Construction 707.568.1200
Gaidmore Furniture
lic.808915 C8,A
415.884.2939
deluxeshotcrete.com
Martin & Harris
Pedersen Assocs. Landscape Architects
415.454.2021
415.456.2070
Bank of Marin
martin-harris.com
pedersenassociates.com
415.485.2265
Devincenzi Concrete Construction
bankofmarin.com
707.546.3113 lic.326998 C8
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Dutra Materials 415.258.6876
dutragroup.com
CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING & ESTIMATING
Imbimbo Concrete, Inc.
Industrial Carting
Colonia Electric Inc.
707.585.0511
415.256.9502
Mike Mariani Electric, Inc.
lic.406528 C10
415.485.0631
Kies Strategies 415.209.0321
650.991.3384
A. Whitehill & Son
lic.638907 A,C8
415.999.1477
Marin Landscape Materials
Behfar Construction Management
marinsanitary.com
415.897.1337
415.730.1839
Mill Valley Refuse Service, Inc.
cldrgravel.com
lic.513657 C10
Electrix
Marin Sanitary Service
lic.677633 C10
North Bay Lighting & Electrical
415.456.2601
eltrx.com
415.453.6132
415.485.0777
northbaylilghting.com Hannibal’s Inc. Electrical Construction
Redwood Electric
415.457.4044
415.892.4900 lic.870103 C10
Dibble & Company
415.457.9760
lic.689576 C10
Rich Readimix Concrete, Inc.
415.488.4017
millvalleyrefuse.com
hannibalsinc.com
415.924.1040
Ross Construction Services
RV Stich Construction, Inc.
I. Cannan Electric
415.453.3570
415.596.3676
royalsr.com
415.261.1590
510.412.9070
lic.736435 C10
lic.530135 A B,C21
icannanelectric.com
DRYWALL
Idex Global Services Inc.
Ryerson Construction
Royal Wholesale Electric
415.924.6763 lic.333463 B,D06
VHS Associates, Inc.
appianwaypaverstones.com
415.256.2400
415.479.1929
vhsinc.com Shamrock Materials, Inc. 707.781.9000
shamrockmaterials.com
CREATIVE SERVICES, MARKETING & PR
lic.488137 C10
415.482.4242
Marelli Drywall
lic.745981 C10
Strom Electric, Inc.
415.472.0967
idexglobal.com
415.453.1200
lic.705813 C9
Trush Construction Company, Inc.
And Them Design
North Bay Drywall & Plastering, Inc.
415.331.0500
415.747.4345
707.763.6819
lic.514199 A,B
andthemdesign.com
lic.292745 C9,C35,B
lic.480976 C10,C36
Independent Electric Supply, Inc.
Synapse Electric
707.577.7900
415.819.0668
iesupply.com
lic.828101 C10
synapseelectric.com Johnson Electric
trushconstruction.com Van Midde & Son Concrete
Shanahan Electric
Barbary Coast Consulting
Pat Trainor Drywall, Inc.
415.453.2325
W. Bradley Electric, Inc.
415.655.7486
415.456.3550
lic.899161 C10
415.898.1400
barcoast.com
lic.795763 C9
lic.390741 C10,B,A,C46
lic.676584 C8
Boylan Point Agency
Sessi Drywall
MacQuarrie Electrical Services
vanmiddeconcrete.com
707.544.3390
415.472.6373
707.260.4544
boylanpoint.com
lic.541472 C9
lic.870994 C10
415.568.5314
Paganini Enterprises
ELECTRICAL
macquarrieelectricalservices.com/
lic.970281 D06
415.897.7088
vikingpavers.com
paganinienterprises.com
Artistic Lighting & Electric
Maltby Electric Supply Co.
415.883.3577
Whiteside Construction Corporation
DEBRIS BOXES, HAULING DEMOLITION
415.382.9500
415.453.8300
Buel Engineering
415.459.2530
Viking Pavers, Inc.
510.234.6681
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS Arthur J. Lang Associates, Inc.
415.491.0600
Audac
Mike Brown Electric Company
Grange Debris Box Service & Wrecking Co.
415.459.3095
707.792.8100
415.883.9200
lic.445578 C7
lic.306767 C10
ilscels.com
415.456.2712
audacsystems.com
mbelectric.com
lic.577719 A,B,D06
whitesideconstruction.com
lic.380928 C10
wbeinc.com
ILS Associates, Inc.
lic.257220 C21
grangebox.com
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE John C. Hom & Associates 415.258.9027
FINANCIAL & MERCHANT SERVICES
L.A. Stevens & Associates, Inc.
Advance Business Services
415.382.7713
415.203.4247
415.897.2800
GARAGE DOORS & GATES
Empire Floors
Door Pros
707.525.1204
415.717.7015
lic.504918 C15
lic.958861
Allen Enterprises
marindoorpros.com
415.671.9767
Allie Johnson 415.806.5079
mtg.usbank.com/ allie_johnson
Alten Construction, Inc.
lic.397118 C15
415.897.2371
510.234.4200
lic.345502 D28
lic.705713 A,B
jonesdoor.com
altenconstruction.com
North Bay Overhead Doors Inc.
Altius Construction
415.499.0602
lic.914976 B, C9, C35
lic.593255 D28
altiusconstruction.com
Northgate Garage Door, Inc.
Anthony Love
415.472.6004
lic.970424 B
415.924.6545
Project Management Services, LLC
925.979.2325
lic.534583 B,C15
415.827.1272
Collins & Company Wealth Managers
Gallery Hardwood Floors
415.925.4000
707.291.0885
collins-co.com
lic.478525
floortexdesign.com
bungalownorth1@aol.com
415.883.9099
lic.881441 B
415.479.1676
Christopher Harney
R.W. Davis & Associates, Inc.
lic.451856 B
Jones Garage Door Co., Inc.
Floortex Design
oberkamper.com
Alan Taylor, General Contractor 415.892.8475
Eureka Valley Floor Company
lastevensinc.com Oberkamper & Associates Civil Engineers
FLOORING & FLOOR COVERINGS
415.847.5304
415.686.8139
David White & Associates
Giuliani Flooring, Inc.
lic.627224 D28
925.277.2600
415.459.3276
northgategaragedoors.com
dwassociates.com
lic.951628 C15
Anthony Vitale, General Contractor
Mertel Carpets
Weir/Andrewson Associates
415.451.4888
415.479.2180
415.485.9797
James L. Arrigoni
GENERAL BUILDINGRESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, NEW & REMODEL
415.455.9927
Grady Consulting
waassoc.com
415.847.3131
rwdavis-survey.com Ray Wrysinski, Civil Engineer 415.892.4874
lic.414490 C15
mertelcarpets.com
lic.515092 B
Antonis Construction Building & Painting 707.280.5740
Pacificontract Lori Reisfelt
415.258.9966
38 Degrees North Latitude Builders, Inc.
510.583.8123
lic.682766 C15
415.459.1995
myrmagent.com/goreverse
pacificontract.com
lic.838178 B
Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.
415.444.5554
Portico Wealth
Pengelly Flooring
A.E. Nelson Construction
415.884.2121
lic.516987 B
415.925.8700
415.272.0585
707.636.1750
lic.809853 B,C39,C15,C33,
cloughconstruction.com
porticowealth.com
lic.849856 C15
lic.364212 B,C36
D51
bcpfloors.com
aenelsonconstruction.com
noleak.com
FENCING, DECKING & SIDING Clough Construction
lic.940470 B,C33
antonisconstruction.com
Kevin Marcinek, General Contractor
Remote Swipe 415.388.3993
Rafael Floors
Abacus Group Builders, Inc.
Arntz Builders, Inc.
415.898.9510
remoteswipe.com
415.456.3656
415.927.0667
415.382.1188
lic.178605 C15
lic.522340 B
lic.727072 B,ASB
rafaelfloors.com
abacusgb.com
arntzbuilders.com
lic.620203 B
Suiter Financial Systems Marin County Sidewall
415.884.0288
707.778.8858
suiterfinancial.com
Richard Tourte
Adventures In Production
Arrington Construction
lic.831184 D41
707.664.8137
415.602.4742
415.460.1607
marincountysidewall.com
lic.651671 C15
lic.943457 B
lic.810317 B
aipgc.com Arruda Construction Inc. 415.897.1928 lic.468301 B
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Asbestos Control Center
Build It Construction
Cove Construction
Desmond & Wallace Inc.
415.883.7856
415.378.0793
415.453.0515
707.795.7443
ESM Enterprise General Contractor
lic.590867 A,B,HAZ,ASB
lic.720386 B
lic.965295 B
lic.782179 A,B
415.383.9698
coveconstruction.com
desmondwallace.com
lic.352891 B
asbestoscontrolcenter.com Burns Builders B Street Builders
415.272.7751
Crabtree Construction
415.485.4400
lic.871010 B
415.640.8617
Di Giorgio Contracting Company
lic.693280 B
415.883.9700
lic.920746 B
bstreetbuilders.com
Cal-Custom Construction
lic.821729 A,B
bathroomsandkitchenstoo. com Fairway Design & Construction, Inc.
Creative Contracting of California, Inc. dba Kasten Builders
Diego Brothers, Inc.
Caletti Jungsten Construction
415.897.4500
lic.419030 A,B
Floyd Construction, Inc.
lic.362773 B
diegobrosinc.com
415.485.0645
415.381.3162
kastenbuilders.com
415.897.8445
Ballard Inc. dba Inspired Environments
lic.375536 B,ASB
415.454.8000 lic.513959 B
inspired-environments.com
415.455.2468 lic.923234 B
415.472.5967
lic.365653 A,B
floydconstructioninc.com
Crescent Builders
Diego Quality Construction
Fontana Construction Inc.
lic.549463 B
Bay Area Moisture Control, Inc.
calettijungsten.com
415.454.1313
707.765.6169
415.884.0500
Cartwright Construction
lic.822594 B
lic.544509 B
lic.726300 B
415.453.7651
buildwithcrescent.com
bayareamoisturecontrol. com
lic.626464 B
415.457.1290
DNL Builders
lic.487928 B
707.495.2950
fontanaco.com
CDK Builders Inc.
Cypress Grove Homes/ H-Y-H Corporation
Bay County Builders, Inc.
415.497.6317
415.383.1848
dnlbuilders.com
415.457.9962
lic.644649 B
lic.974792 B
lic.700683 B
lic.872590 B 415.883.9465
Doug Monti Construction
lic.321693 B
fpbuilders.com
CF Contracting
D & H Construction
415.453.1380
BB&B Builders Inc.
415.721.7160
510.527.7883
lic.387703 B
415.485.2921
lic.401466 B,C10,A
lic.693883 B
lic.866058 B,A
cfcontracting.com
dh-construction.com
Gaetani Construction Dreamline Builders
415.332.2857
415.320.4358
lic.490550 B
Better Built Construction
Chalstrom Builders Inc.
D&R Construction
lic.944848 B
415.451.4786
415.461.2912
707.792.0818
dreamlinebuilders.net
lic.800744 B
lic.602728 B
lic.533707 B
bbcconstruction.net
FP Builders
Gazzoli Construction 415.847.1811
E.K. Construction
lic.922738 B
415.892.4566
gazzoli.biz
BG Construction
Charles Melin, General Contractor
Dan Young Construction, Inc.
415.884.2180
415.461.2416
415.457.6797
lic.676193 B
lic.311858 B
lic.760173 B
Eco Valley Construction
707.849.2096
dycmarin.com
415.505.5815
lic.432984 B
BHM Construction, Inc.
lic.544185 B
Glen Rupiper Construction
707.643.4580
Christopher Clark Contracting
Daniel Holleran
lic.903191 B
415.328.3272
415.897.2322
bhmconstruction.com
lic.373692 B
lic.351427
Elmack
A,B,C10,C20,C36
415.388.1293
lic.826521 B
ecovalleyco.com
415.457.1184
BMC Contractors Inc.
Conroy Builders
415.479.7555
415.577.9064
Dennis Webb Construction
lic.824476 B
lic.867185 B
415.505.3562
conroybuilders.com
lic.821554 B
Envision Builders, Inc. 415.453.2370
415.453.3863
Contra-Spect, Ltd.
denniswebbconstruction. com
lic.498165 B
707.762.3302
Bruce F. Goudie
lic.491125 B
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Gordon Walker Builders
lic.472841 B
elmackcabinetry.com
lic.562356 B
Gubbins Building Company, Inc. 415.457.1576 lic.788512 B
lic.736487 B
Hal-Co, Inc.
envisionbuilders.com
415.254.6822 lic.714971 B
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Hammond & Company
Huts and Castles A Construction Co. Inc.
Kapranos Construction
LilypadSGS
707.795.6045
415.892.5205
415.250.9317
Merritt-Nelson Custom Builders
lic.657344 B
415.883.9209
lic.350718 B
lic.898335 B
707.584.1813
hammondfinehomes.com
lic.703981 B,C36,A
kapranosconstruction.com
Harte Building & Design, Inc. 415.381.6068
Jack Mosher Construction, Inc.
lic.776625 B
415.457.0713
Hayes & Associates
415.225.8230
415.459.2401
lic.645290 B
lic.593092 B
Meylan Construction, Inc. 415.256.1620 lic.680456 B
KCK Builders, Inc.
415.383.0667
meylanconstruction.com
415.559.9312
lic.740644 B
James E. Wilson Construction
lic.810315 A,B
mwgc.com
415.883.2969
Kelly Pacific Construction
Maloney Construction, Inc.
lic.449978 B,A
415.464.0900
415.277.5977
Hartnett Construction lic.888773 B
Karkabi Construction
M W General Contracting
lic.490355 B 415.816.5046
lic.672337 B
Lucas Valley Designs
hutsandcastles.com
Michael L. King 415.924.9746 lic.544919 B
lic.346196 B
lic.959104 B,A
Mill Valley Builders, Inc.
lic.817836 B
James G. Lino Construction
kellypacific.com
maloneyconstruction.net
415.332.6035
Hennessey Construction, Inc.
415.663.1939
Kerr Construction, Inc.
Mariner Homes, Inc.
lic.442777 B
415.456.5300
415.789.5846
lic.615587 B
lic.905103 B
415.892.3464
415.459.6497
lic.957090 B,C17,D24
James S. Young Construction
kerr-construction.com
415.717.6061
Hitchcock Construction Co.
lic.703863 B,C6
415.602.8464
James W. Josephs & Company
Kunstbau & Kids
Massa Construction Company
415.454.8499
415.420.3185
415.459.0400
lic.359012 B
lic.896053 B
lic.344050 A,B
jamesjosephs.com
kunstbaukdb.com
lic.727282 B
hennesseyconstruction.com
lic.396116 B
billhitchcockconstruction. com
415.446.7296 lic.584072 B
KOR General Contracting
415.431.3000
mttamconstrucion.com
415.454.2461
lic.831986 B
Hoffmann Construction, Inc.
Jeff Hicks Construction
415.897.7263
415.383.2080
Lamperti Contracting & Design
lic.414423 B
lic.345479 B
415.454.1623
jeffhicks.com
lic.600412 B
Murray Building
lampertikitchens.com
lic.720207 B
ndmarin.com
415.457.2335
mayerandco.com
lic.508578 B
lic.790903 B
415.488.4037
John A. Young, Builder
Landmark Builders
lic.402434 B
415.488.4971
415.883.5410
707.763.3000
lic.288052 B,C10
lic.474421 B
lic.969483
lmbuilders.com
mcdevittandmcdevitt.com
Larry Smith Construction, Inc.
McGuire & Sons Construction
415.883.1555
415.454.2719
lic.575809 B
lic.346397 B
lic.851479 B
hoyttinspect.com John Pope, Inc. 415.497.5948 lic.467171 B,A,ASB
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Nichelini & Sons, Inc. 415.485.6791
McDevitt Construction Partners Inc.
lic.493676 B
New Dimension lic.791439 B
415.892.7713
415.215.9188
nelsonsguitars.com
415.453.0434
horickbuilders.com
John C. Hill Construction
lic.979061 B
415.381.5485
lic.659359 B
415.897.9517
Nelson Construction
Mayer and Company
Land Construction
Hoytt Inspection Services Inc.
lic.646709 B,A, LEED AP
415.883.6291
lic.825511 B
Howard Scanlan
707.939.9001
415.299.0131
Max Design & Construction
Jeffrey Novak General Contractor, Inc.
707.766.9466
Mt. Tam Construction
Mariposa Contractors Inc.
lic.351692 B
Horick Builders, Inc.
millvalleybuilders.com
lic.339365 B
nichsons.com Norman Charles Construction Inc. 415.456.6045 lic.475151 B
normancharlesconstruction.com
mcguireandsonsconstruction.com
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE O’Rielly Construction
Rempe Construction
S.L.M. Builders
Sterling & Company
Tom Rank Construction
707.933.8131
415.897.9126
707.795.4177
415.459.1511
415.785.1429
lic.459037 B
lic.453554 B
lic.718948 B
lic.353136 B,C2,C17
lic.752004 B
rempe.com
slmbuilders.com
sissco.com
415.457.4170
Richard De Nola
S.R. Allied Builders, Inc.
Steve Moylan Construction
Tom Redmond Construction Inc.
lic.464896 B
415.751.1094
707.795.6595
707.538.4676
415.892.9918
paganconstruction.com
lic.429280 B
lic.399932 B
lic.380100 B
lic.434609 B
PB Realty Investments Inc.
Rivas Building Group
S.S. Caveney Construction
Stroub Construction
415.507.1512
415.999.5927
707.585.3015
415.331.0621
Tomrose Construction, Inc.
lic.901821 B
lic.699671 B
lic.429200 B
lic.489037 B
707.763.4001
stroubconstruction.com
lic.605439 B
Pagan Construction, LLC
pbdevelops.com Pennypacker/Drake Home Building Inc. 415.488.0647
Robert Curry Construction
San Anselmo Construction Services
Structural Integrity
415.898.2243
415.453.6772
415.730.8985
lic.663287 B
lic.381529 B
lic.578269 B
Trainor Commercial Construction, Inc.
structuralintegrity.biz
415.259.0200
Robert E. Randig
T.H. Eller Construction
lic.754794 B
tomroseconstruction.com
Pete Niederberger & Sons
415.479.3163
Sandra Bird Custom Kitchens
415.924.4170
lic.506873 B
415.927.1171
415.488.9865
lic.460795 B
lic.579465 B
lic.524069 B
Rodoni Construction Plath & Co.
415.663.9223
415.460.1575
lic.410338 B
lic.395458 B
plathco.com
Rogers Remodel, Inc.
sandrabird.com
lic.839810 B
415.446.0188
rogersremodelinc.com
Santoyo Construction 415.259.1842
415.884.8078
lic.982786 B
lic.957514 B
bayside-builders.com
lic.797313 B
Precision General Commercial Contractors 415.332.8390
Ron Barney Construction Co. lic.381719 B
Roy A. Tanner Builder lic.818660 B
415.272.3315 lic.433008 B
RPB Construction, Inc. lic.504423 A,B,ASB
415.924.6105
rpbconstruction.us
lic.393360 B
lic.497493 B
415.279.0724
Trinity Builders
schalichbrosconstruction.com
lic.403951 B,C12
415.459.7103
Scott Kaplan
Tim Ford Construction
415.453.8582
415.454.6163
lic.467868 B
lic.359182 B
Stader Construction
Tim Walsh Builders
707.762.3958
415.381.9806
lic.711127 B
lic.350371 B
Von Der Werth, Inc.
timwalshbuilders.com
415.388.7516
lic.723911 B
trinitybuildersandco.com Varetakis Construction 415.488.9245 lic.700251 B
Tom Ganley Construction
415.388.4616
415.444.5548
Weiss Company, Inc.
lic.744002 B
lic.514664 B
415.435.8182
lic.733347 B
Stephen L. Pasquan
rushtonhawley.com
415.435.8100
Tom J. Collins Construction
West Bay Builders, Inc.
lic.305635 B
415.717.6351
415.456.8972
lic.499170 B
lic.626859 B,A,C17
Rushton-Hawley, Inc.
lic.330299 C13,B
lic.354958 B
415.898.2938
Ravano & Cooney Construction
Trevor E. Hopkins Construction
Steere Building & Woodworking
lic.410936 B,A
radcoandassociates.com
travisremodeling.com
415.382.7733
415.331.2226
Radco & Associates Inc.
lic.493670 B
415.713.1623
415.892.0403
Property Design
Travis Remodeling
Thomas Gibbs, Licensed Tradesman
415.388.8124
lic.790153 B
precisiongc.com
Schalich Brothers Construction Inc.
trainorconstruction.com
415.883.8177
Tembrock-Ingrassia Builders
415.328.0047
Powerhouse Building, Inc.
lic.453991 B,C9
415.431.3000 lic.689239 B
westbaybuilders.com
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Whitcomb Construction
C. Hammond Construction
Harris Environmental 415.868.9669
Peter A. Davis Engineering Contractor
W.R. Forde Associates
415.382.0687 lic.690549 B
510.412.4466
lic.359130 A,B
415.298.4561
lic.814744 A,B,C21
whitcombconstruction.com
lic.543166 A,C8,C21,HAZ
Wilkinson Design & Construction
chammondconstruction. com
510.215.9338
lic.549628 A,B,C21
Hillside Drilling, Inc.
Westward Builders Inc.
510.234.6532
Redwood Engineering
415.459.2130
lic.478991 A
415.435.0768
lic.327365 B,A
hillsidedrilling.com
lic.456790 A,HAZ
lic.564598 B
Central Valley Environmental
wilkinsondesign.net
707.584.1900
JS Company
Robison Construction
707.763.3001
lic.913083 A,B
415.460.2100
707.769.4747
lic.951203 A
William G. Taylor Construction Corp.
cvalleyenvironmental.com
lic.876587
lic.701379 A
wildcateng.com
415.407.1764
CSS Environmental Services, Inc.
Rockport Land Corp. Lee Mechanical, Inc.
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & SHEET METAL
415.785.7961
lic.853924 B
Wildcat Engineering
A,C21,ASB,HAZ 707.775.4554
415.883.6203
415.883.4450
Wine Country Builders, Inc.
lic.780803 A,HAZ
lic.571894 A
707.935.7474
Farallon Company
lic.763980 B
415.892.7760
Linscott Engineering Contractors Inc.
lic.827633 A,B,C33
415.492.1755
Wintergreen Enterprises, Inc.
faralloncompany.com
lic.477476 A
Sunshine Construction
linscottinc.com
415.479.5566
415.435.5200 lic.338175 B
Forster Pump & Engineering, Inc.
Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc.
villadorohomes.com
415.459.4770 lic.426152
Wm. A. Martin 415.485.5747
RWR Construction lic.860047 A
Aaero Heating & Sheetmetal
rwrcal.com
415.897.4187
415.457.5658
lic.278370 C20,C43
aeroheating.com
lic.315245 A,C21,C27
Allen Heating & Sheet Metal
415.459.8640
Team Ghilotti, Inc.
415.924.2425
lic.226767
707.763.8700
lic.211831 C2,C20,C43,D35
A,B,C27,C55,C57
A,B,C8,C12,C21,42,32,34
lic.895384 A,HAZ
allenheating.com
forsterpump.com
maggiora-ghilotti.com
teamghilotti.com
Mann Excavation & Demolition
Thornton Paving Inc.
510.233.7000
Womack Construction
Gannett Fleming Project Development Corp.
415.453.2324
lic.645126
415.898.3151
415.384.0822
415.731.6810
lic.382817 A
C20,C43,C36,C4
lic.478379 B
lic.783100 A,B
lic.798866
gfnet.com
mannexcavation.com
415.577.3999
Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
lic.699547 A,HAZ
lic.825045 B
415.454.7011
Michael Paul Company, Inc.
wyattconstruction.com
lic.132128
707.769.1006
Turbin Design Associates
A,C8,C12,C21,C42,HAZ
lic.386001
415.373.9472
ghilottibros.com
A,B,C12,C34,C42
tdastructural.com
Ghilotti Construction Company
Nerviani Paving, Inc.
Valentine Corporation
415.454.2662
415.453.3732
707.585.1221
lic.564392 A
lic.229225 A,B
Bay City Mechanical, Inc.
lic.392262 B
Wyatt Construction
GENERAL ENGINEERING, GRADING, PAVING & UNDERGROUND
baycitymech.com Tuatagaloa Contracting 866.824.8077
Bayside HVAC Products LLC 415.333.5099
baysidehvac.com Dickson Company 415.456.1830
All Terrain, Inc.
lic.644515
415.459.1488
A,C8,C12,C21,C42,HAZ
Partners Contracting, Inc.
lic.827896 A,B
ghilotti.com
415.492.9233
W.K. McLellan Company
lic.697729 A,B
707.763.2407
partnerscontractinginc.com
lic.240701
allterraininc.com Gudgel Construction, Inc.
valentinecorp.com
lic.352572 C4,C36,C43
Downing Heating & Air Conditioning 415.485.1011 lic.644720 C20
530.624.7998
A,C12,B,C8,C21,C42
Fitzpatrick’s Heating & Air Conditioning
lic.711053 A,B
wkmclellan.com
415.457.0607 lic.371959 C20
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Kelly Company
Don Ramatici Insurance, Inc.
Bauman Landscape & Construction
Salazar Cal Cities
Mark J. Rice, Esq.
415.258.0757
415.328.4649
415.472.3434
lic.521529 C20
707.782.9200
415.447.4800
lic.820057 C27
msrwlaw.com
ramaticiins.com
lic.372478 A,C27
The Land Collaborative 415.472.5500
McLennon Law Corporation
Ongaro & Sons
baumanland.com
lic.215233 C36,C4,C20
George Petersen Insurance Agency
Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc.
lic.954204 C27
415.394.6688
ongaroandsons.com
707.360.4117
415.453.4675
thelandcollaborative.com
mclennonlaw.com
gpins.com
lic.962905 C27
Dan Fix Landscape Construction
LATHING & PLASTERING
Parton/Sell/Rhoades
Heffernan Insurance Brokers 707.789.3072
415.453.1604
Frey Plastering, Inc.
Resolution Remedies
heffins.com
lic.553804 C27
415.897.4510
415.258.0900
danfixlandscape.com
lic.324866 C9,C35
resrem.com Smith Dollar
Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance
Shapiro Plastering
707.522.1100
415.382.9600
smithdollar.com
415.456.6684
lic.586377 C35
415.454.7400
Patriot Mechanical Inc. 415.444.0888 lic.774738 C20,C43
Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc. 707.576.1500 lic.416913 C20,C43
simpsonsheetmetal.com
J.B. Shea Insurance Agency 415.661.4777
Trahan Bros. Inc. 415.457.5541
Jenkins Insurance Services
lic.774154 C20,C43
916.576.1528
leavitt.com Verde Metals Inc. 415.454.9007 lic.635429 C43,C20
John Reuscher, ChFC Foothill Securities
The Garber Law Firm
lic.748791 C27
Frank Bidaurreta Landscape Contractor
Weber Plastering, Inc.
510.588.7550
415.459.4707
garberlaw.com
lic.194445 C35
The Nelson Defense Firm
415.459.6429 lic.446356 C8,C27
LEGAL
reuscher.com
Gary Torney Landscaping Company
Flynn, Riley, Bailey & Pasek, LLP
Herb Moran Insurance Consultant
415.461.1795
415.461.1000
Theodore W. Bloyd, Attorney At Law
George Family Enterprises Inc.
lic.440200 C27
flynn-williams.com
415.846.8852
415.613.5770
torneylandscape.com
gfeinc.com SDI Insulation
Sander, Jacobs Cassayre Insurance
Irrigation Repair Service
707.254.4840
lic.328638 C27
Neary Landscape
lic.607274 C2,D65,D34,B
Wise Insurance Agency
707.588.8677
sdi-insulation.com
415.258.9912
lic.814207 C27,A
wiseinsuranceagency.net
INSURANCE
707.996.9238
LOCK & SECURITY
Hanson Bridgett LLP
Marin Lock and Safe
415.925.8400
415.456.4346
hansonbridgett.com
lic.550775 D16
James D. Rohde
Redwood Security Systems, Inc.
415.924.4126
sanderjacobs.com
650.685.5500
Bolds Insurance Brokerage
sunmclaw.com H. Lee Evans
415.884.0399 ext. 230 lic.634157 B,C2
415.388.4606
nelsondefense.com
415.892.9500
INSULATION ACOUSTICAL
415.258.9700
415.472.4140
Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
North Bay Landscape Management, Inc.
Jaret & Jaret
lic.426887 C7,C10
415.878.2466
707.762.3850
415.455.1010
redwoodsecurity.com
wsandco.com
lic.723370 B,C27
jaretlaw.com
415.388.5355
northbaylandscape.com
415.485.1700
LUMBER, HARDWARE & TOOLS
bolds.com
LANDSCAPING Outdoor Environments
Kate Warner; Construction Lawyer
Craford Benefit Consultants
Anthony Bertotti Landscaping Inc.
707.795.0605
415.457.7977
lic.707006 C27
lic.CA BAR 112167
Adobe Lumber, Inc.
415.456.9790
707.559.7077
outdoor-environs.com
katewarnerlaw.com
707.647.2100
craford.com
lic.373488 B,C27,A
bertotti.com
adobelumber.com Law office of Daniel Gamer 415.472.6655
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE DHC Supplies Inc.
Classic Masonry
707.588.9406
415.307.4625
dhcsupplies.com
lic.836156 C29
MISCELLANEOUS Ad-Lite Crane Service 415.453.6300
Fairfax Lumber & Hardware Company
Jim Nichelini Masonry
415.453.4410
lic.302025 B,C29
lic.898121 D21
415.897.7543
fairfaxlumber.com
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING
Bay Area Lead Detectors
Golden State Lumber Inc.
415.459.6475
415.454.2532
lic.396345 C29
goldenstatelumber.com
415.453.7562 lic.231854 C60,C51
Marin Independent Journal
sunironworksinc.com
415.382.7297
PAINTING, DECORATING & WATERPROOFING
marinij.com
415.613.9586
Joe J. Pedroli & Son, Inc.
Sun Iron Works, Inc.
bayarealeaddetectors.com
ORGANIZATIONS
Edit Organizing
Indian Valley Golf Club
Anello Painting and Construction
415.747.8800
415.892.3934
415.892.8989
London Chimney Services, Inc.
editorganizing.com
ivgc.com
lic.619941 C33, B
415.380.0330
Energy Calc Company
415.388.6233
lic.500490 D34
415.457.0990
Marin City Community Development Corp.
Aqua Stop Solutions
goodmanbuildingsupply. com
londonchimney.com
energycalcco.com
415.339.2837
707.753.0550
marincitycdc.org
lic.866020 C33
Marin Country Club
Bob Kunst Painting, Inc.
415.382.6712
415.457.0100
marincountryclub.com
lic.346191 C33
Goodman Building Supply
anellopainting.com
Marshall Foster Masonry
Gary Frugoli
Jackson’s Hardware, Inc.
415.519.2510
415.717.1160
415.454.3740
lic.277004 C29
Lynch & Sons
jacksonshardware.com Petty Masonry Inc. Marin Building Supply
415.898.2200
415.472.1410
lic.416140 C29
bobkunstpainting.com
415.459.9823
North Bay NARI Manuel Vasquez Landscaping
415.258.2873
northbaynari.org
Mead Clark Lumber Co., Inc.
Spoor Masonry & Tile, Inc.
415.499.0419
707.576.3333
415.457.3321
meadclark.com
lic.387721 C54
Ross Valley Maintenance and Supply
spoorstone.com
415.939.1669
novatochamber.com
MEDICAL - SAFETY
MOVING & STORAGE
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
415.491.1702
Novato Chamber of Commerce
Ferguson Safety Products 831.458.0202
Farnsworth Mayflower
415.453.3043
fergusonsafety.com
415.459.6683
Truitt & White Lumber
Global Medical and Safety
farnsworthmayflowermoving.com
510.649.4400
415.309.7447
truittandwhite.com
globalmedicalnsafety.com
MASONRY, FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS
Hearing Services of Marin
hearthandhomeofmarin. com
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Bouche Painting
Post Street Occupational Medicine 415.945.1304
bouchepainting.com
srchamber.com
Brescia-Stone Painting, Inc.
ORNAMENTAL & STRUCTURAL STEEL
415.898.0388
Forde’s Larkspur Self Storage
Castaneda Iron Works
Cap’s Painting Company
415.924.7144
510.234.4734
415.243.8242
fordestorage.com
lic.964236 C23
lic.430041 C33
lic.830454 C33
bsptg.com
castanedairon.com
415.479.5675
hearingservicesofmarin. com
lic.937683 C33
415.454.4163
Rafael Lumber Company
415.479.2878
boeckpaint.com
415.933.2677
novatobuilders.com
Bay Heritage Home Improvement, Inc. dba Hearth & Home of Marin
lic.531284 C33
415.897.1164
Novato Builders Supply 415.892.1651
Boeck & Associates Painting Company
Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage
Clisham Painting & Decorating
415.491.4444
Onspot Welding & Design, Inc.
jdmovers.com
415.382.1091
lic.849526 C33
lic.620205 C60
sfbaypainting.com
415.883.1600
onspotwelding.com
poststreetoccmed.com
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Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc.
Robert Walther Painting
707.996.3199 lic.503987 C33
415.897.5151
lic.910245 C33
davidfreemanpainting.com
kellymoore.com
415.482.6679
Ross Painting
415.492.8769 lic.676623 C36
Kunst Bros. Painting Contractors, Inc.
415.455.0766
415.456.9889
415.456.4044
rosspainting.com
lic.576764 C33,B
lic.256121 C33
Division Seven Liberty Painting
lic.594303 B,C33
415.499.1999
division7waterproofing. com
lic.412417 C33
lic.859331 C33
Tamalpais Paint & Color tamalpaispaint.com
415.388.3719
Marin Mechanical, Inc. lic.749299
415.868.9641
C36,C4,A,C46,B
lic.411936 C36
Baswell Plumbing
Mike Testa Plumbing, Inc.
415.897.7977
415.479.0110
lic.433698 C36
lic.519618 C36,C16
miketestaplumbing.com Burkell Plumbing, Inc. 415.332.3091
O’Connell Plumbing
Tim Kerrigan Painting
lic.417360 C16,C36,C4,C20
415.578.2172
415.898.4911
burkell.com
lic.983208 B, C20, C36
415.453.4065
marincolor.com
marinh2o.com
415.485.4472
415.924.7321
Marin Color Service, Inc.
415.479.8411
B & W Plumbing, LLC
415.310.1269
707.769.7771
Gary Head and Partners Painting Corp.
lic.526659 C33
Sequoia Painting Inc.
Marin H2O lic.839817
ASAP Plumbing, Inc.
Degregory Painting and Decorating
kunstbros.com
PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION
Michael Anderson Painting
lic.715319 C33
Giampolini & Company
415.927.0430
Tom Jenkins Painting
415.454.6737
Pace Supply
415.673.1236
lic.465243 C33
415.454.8288
lic.443156 C36
415.454.8282
lic.322282 C33,C35,C9
michaelandersonpainting. com
lic.406940 B,C33
lic.415082 C33
Grant Painting 415.458.2956
Mikkelsen Painting
Universal Protective Coatings
lic.650541 C33
415.382.3300
grantpainting.com
lic.645552 C33
J & R Thompson, Inc. 415.892.6030
North Marin Painting, Inc.
lic.736414 C33
415.892.0199 lic.702759 C33,B
J.B. Markel Painting
northmarinpainting.com
415.479.1655
Pedro Femenia & Sons, Inc.
415.457.9800
lic.504967 C36
415.383.7473
universalprotectivecoatings.com
dennyshouseofplumbing. com
lic.392227
PEST CONTROL
Fire Technologies
Plumbing Repair Specialists
415.457.6805
415.453.6682
Marin Termite Control Co. Inc.
lic.570216 C16,C36
lic.460208 C36
415.456.9620
C4,C16,C20,C36
Gotelli Plumbing Company
R.H. Hydronics
lic.920570 B
415.457.0724
marintermite.com
415.457.1145
lic.951610 C4
lic.254603 C36,C16
greenheating.us
Jerry Thompson & Sons Painting, Inc.
lic.848109 C33,B
415.454.1500
Pallavicini Painting
lic.684610 C33,B
415.479.7773
jtspainting.com
lic.722069 C33
John Seidler Painting
pacesupply.com Denny’s House of Plumbing
Pac West Painting Inc.
415.898.3452 lic.550449 C33
oconnellplumbing.com City Front Plumbing
Naturworks Pest Control
gotelliplumbing.com Roman’s Plumbing
415.460.6900
PLAYGROUNDS
415.250.8133
Grier Argall Plumbing, Inc.
707.971.0353
415.457.0748
romansplumbing.net
lic.952842 C36
Community Playgrounds, Inc.
lic.736901 C36
415.328.0069
Perpetual Motion Painting, Inc.
lic.699739 C33
415.897.8974
415.892.8100
Hardiman Construction
415.898.2700
lic.659640 C33
lic.362950 A,D34
415.847.0010
lic.288461 C36,C42
perpetualmotionpainting. com
communityplaygrounds. com
lic.611970 A
rotorooter.com
lic.944475 C33
Harry Lee Plumbing
Roy’s Sewer Service, Inc.
kbipaint.com
415.479.1854
415.892.5480
lic.430685 C36
lic.491815 C42
KBI Painting, Inc. 707.795.4955
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE Rubenstein Supply Company 415.454.1174
rubensteinsupply.com
REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Samsons Enterprises
De Mello Roofing
415.883.5527
415.456.0741
Seadrift Realty
lic.290726 C39,D41
M.J. Buttler Incorporated
demelloroofing.com
415.457.3917 lic.674446 B,D39
415.868.1791
Thomas and Associates
SCAFFOLDING
seadriftrealty.com
415.884.4501
Ares Commercial Properties
415.459.4166
North Gate Scaffold Inc.
thomaspumps.net
415.899.1590
Stewart Title of California
lic.592770 C39
415.479.8526
415.454.9323
foxgoldbergroofing.com
lic.642386 D39
Todd Morris Fire Protection
Cal Pox, Inc.
lic.978422 C16
toddmorrisfireprotection. com
Caro Asset Management, Inc.
northgatescaffold.com Henris Roofing Company
SIGNAGE & PARKING AREA STRIPING
Wendy Aronson Property Management
707.763.1535
415.730.4455
henrisroofing.com
RENTAL, EQUIPMENT & EVENTS
Herb Dorsynski / Johns Manville
Bruce Enterprises
925.301.5535
lic.742358 C32
jm.com
bruce-enterprises.com
415.927.9100
Marin County Roofing
Davis Sign Company, Inc.
big4party.com
415.453.3511
415.457.4091
lic.256043 C39,B
lic.831319 D42
marinroofing.com
dscsigns.com
McLeran, Inc.
SOLAR
lic.220964 C39
415.899.1500
Water Components & Building Supply, Inc.
Carol Munson
415.451.1780
DRE 02046676
watercomponents.com
apr.com
Wilson’s Plumbing
CSB Harvest Company
415.457.6941
415.453.1825
415.286.0120
707.781.9686
Big 4 Party Rentals
Cal-West Rentals Inc.
lic.623217 C36
wilsonsplumbing.info
stewartca.com
415.457.8850
415.454.7919
Fox-Goldberg Roofing
DMH Land Use Planning
707.763.5665
415.457.0525
calwestrentals.com
PRINTING
415.456.7663
Hendrickson Development Inc.
RETAIL
lic.474230 C39
415.507.0752
Sunrise Home
Morris Roofing Company
lic.497797 B,C10,C46C35
415.456.3939
415.454.6066
solarcraft.com
sunrisehome.com
lic.259426 C39
Unicorn Group
Jeremy Forcier Guaranteed Rate Mortgage
415.492.2222
707.789.9023
415.453.2433
unicornprintmail.com
guaranteedrate.com/ jeremyforcier
ROOFING
MacPhail Properties, Inc.
Allied Building Products
415.482.1604
707.584.7599
Steve Janney Roofing, Inc.
alliedbuilding.com
415.258.9676
CLP Resources, Inc.
lic.511545 C39,C33
415.446.7000
Minuteman Press of Marin 415.453.4548
minuteman-marin.com
PROPANE & BUTANE De Carli’s Petaluma Butane Distributor 707.762.4511
McPhail Fuel Co.
415.382.7717
morris-roofing.com T&B Sports
Melissa Bradley Real Estate
Brandon Riedel Roofing
415.531.3567
415.320.0647
bradleyrealestate.com
lic.878480 C39
Sun First, Inc. 415.458.5870
Northern Pacific Roofing
lic.669250 B,C46
415.456.3482
sunfirstsolar.com
lic.812250 C39,B
northernpacficroofing.com
707.285.3525
mcphails.com
Solarcraft
STAFFING & HUMAN RESOURCES
clp.com Superior Roofing & Gutter Co. 415.491.1144
Larry C. Levy, Consultant
Nancy M. Marion
Cascade Roofing
lic.956499 B,C39
415.892.1497
415.485.3760
415.892.6039
roofingmarin.com
employeerelationsmanagement.com
lic.536044 C39
RPM Mortgage
cascaderoofing.com
Wedge Roofing, Inc.
415.381.5550
888.763.7663
rpm-mtg.com/dpomilia
lic.416737 C39,C2,C43,B
wedgeroofing.com
marinba.org/directory
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HOME RESOURCE GUIDE SWIMMING POOL Herb’s Pool Service & Construction, Inc.
Tile West
Dotto Glass
415.382.7550
415.479.1274
West Coast Professional Door, Inc.
lic.551058 C54
lic.225824 C17
415.246.2034
tilewestinc.com
dottoglass.com
wcprodoor.com
TREE SERVICE
Glass & Sash Inc. lic.173807 C17
Window and Door Factory of California, Inc. Dba Window Factory
glassandsash.com
415.924.3300
415.479.4040 lic.273969 D35
herbspoolservice.com
TILE & STONE
415.456.2240
Marin County Arborists, Inc.
lic.781086 B,C17
415.457.8733
Bay Area Bluestone
lic.641117 D49
415.453.2262
marin-county-arborists. com
bayareabluestone.com
Hudson Street Design of Marin
bayareawindowfactory.com
415.924.8300
Window Worx
healdsburglumber.com
lic.758998 C17
Ceramic Tile Design
Marin Tree Service
415.485.5180
415.472.7105
ceramictiledesign.net
lic.648230 D49
McGovern Skylight Specialist
marintrees.com
707.292.4570
MATERIAL WORLD
lic.721229 B
PROJECT CREDITS
CTW Designs
415.451.4856
Treemasters Tree and Garden Care
Mission Wood Products
Greenbrae
415.455.9933
415.472.2280
Architect:
Dennett Tile & Stone Inc.
lic.660226 D49
missionwood.com
Polsky Perlstein
707.586.5390
treemasters.com
415.883.8861
ctwdesigns.com
lic.564787 C54
dennett-tile.com
WINDOW COVERINGS
Galliani Tile Company
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Architects
Mueller Mirror & Glass Inc.
Interior Design:
415.492.0234
Architects
lic.462285 C17
Landscape
Polsky Perlstein
415.798.0388
Horizon Glass Tinting
lic.651146 B,C54
415.457.2173
Novato Glass, Inc.
Catlin Landscape
lic.570209 C61,D52
415.897.5117
Architecture
horizontint.com
lic.371442 C17
General Contractor:
Shades of Marin
Old Town Glass
PAGES 36–37: Kent
415.453.1518
415.897.0088
Woodlands
London Tile
lic.831573 D52
lic.736844 C17
Architect: Polsky
415.389.0408
shadesofmarin.com
otglass.com
Perlstein Architects
WINDOWS, GLAZING & DOORS
Pacific Door & Hardware
Huniford Associates
lic.509661 D28,C17
General Contractor:
415.454.9433
Kaplan Brothers
pacdoor.net
PAGES
415.542.6107
Alan Garmeson Flat/Bent Glass Sales
lic.955590 C54
415.822.2322
Pacific Door Products, Inc.
Architect: Polsky
lic.443074 D24
Interior Design: David
707.795.7777
Rivera
pacificdoorproducts.com
Landscape Architect:
Italics
Architect: Jim Catlin,
415.451.6150
italics-stone.com
Toby Powers
lic.540433 C54
londontileco.com Marquino Tile Marble Ceramic & Mosaic
Interior Design: Sills
lic.976277 C17
Miconi Marble & Tile lic.604588 C54
Andersen Windows & Doors
miconi.com
415.613.5955
415.482.8453
38–39Kentfield: Perlstein Architects
George Girvin, Girvin
RD Enterprises
Associates
MLS Tile
415.258.0114
General Contractor:
707.584.5476
rdenterprises.biz
Larry Smith
andersenwindows.com
lic.602910 C54
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Construction Project CheckList 1.
Check the contractor license number at www.cslb.ca.gov to make sure it is current and in good standing.
2.
Ask to see the contractor’s pocket license and a current photo ID.
3.
Ask for a current list of contact information (telephone number and business address) for the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers.
4.
Find out from your local building department whether your project needs a building permit, and confirm that your contractor will obtain all necessary permits.
5. 6.
Get at least three contractor bids and references, and check out, in person, recent projects by the prospective contractors that had similar specifications.
7.
Ask whether your contractor carries general liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance for employees.
8.
Make sure all project materials and expectations are spelled out and signed in a written contract, including clean- up, debris removal, and site security. Ask your contractor if he or she understands exactly what you want.
9.
Have a timetable for each phase of your project and the corresponding payment schedule spelled out in the contract. Do not let payments get ahead of the work.
10. Pay no more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less.* 11. Never pay in cash. 12. Keep all of your project documents, including payments, in a job file. 13. Try researching your contractor’s name online for additional reviews—but consider the source. Protect yourself from
unscrupulous or unlicensed contractors.
Protect yourself from unscrupulous or unlicensed contractors. • •
• • •
Only hire state-licensed contractors. Any contractor performing $500 worth of work or more (including materials and labor) must be licensed by CSLB to work in California. Don’t rush into repairs, no matter how badly they may be needed. Don’t hire the first contractor who comes along or be caught up in high-pressure sales tactics. Ask to see the contractor’s “pocket license” or their representative’s “Home Improvement Salesperson” registra- tion. All contractors are issued pocket licenses that show the type of trade for which they are licensed, and the expiration date of the license. Ask to see a photo identification to confirm their identity.
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