![Walker Warner Architects have designed a new modern house on the Tiburon Peninsula, California, that has expansive views of San Francisco Bay. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #ModernInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-design-architecture-090817-1025-01-800x536.jpg)
Walker Warner Architects have designed a new house on the Tiburon Peninsula in California, that has expansive views of San Francisco Bay.
![Walker Warner Architects have designed a new modern house on the Tiburon Peninsula, California, that has expansive views of San Francisco Bay. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-with-swimming-pool-090817-1025-02-800x445.jpg)
A bold red pivoting front door welcomes you to the home, and once inside, there’s an entryway that provides access to two separate sets of stairs.
![A bold red pivoting front door welcomes you to this modern house, and once inside, there's an entryway that provides access to two separate sets of stairs. #PivotingFrontDoor #RedFrontDoor #DoorIdeas #PivotDoor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-red-front-door-090817-1026-03-800x1629.jpg)
Heading downstairs, a stone wall runs alongside the stairs, while at the bottom of the stairs, there’s a decorative screen.
![In this modern house, a stone wall runs alongside the stairs, while at the bottom of the stairs, there's a decorative screen hiding the dining room. #SonteWall #Stairs #DecorativeScreen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-stair-design-stone-090817-1026-04-800x1806.jpg)
Behind the decorative screen is the dining room. Large floor-to-ceiling windows allow plenty of natural light to fill the room.
![Large floor-to-ceiling windows allow plenty of natural light to fill this modern dining room. #Windows #BronzeScreen #DiningRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-dining-room-artistic-screen-090817-1026-05-800x533.jpg)
In the living room, large sliding glass doors open to an outdoor lounge to create an indoor / outdoor living experience. The outdoor lounge also has a firepit and a outdoor dining area sits underneath a pergola.
![In the living room of this modern house, large sliding glass doors open to an outdoor lounge to create an indoor / outdoor living experience. The outdoor lounge also has a firepit and a outdoor dining area sits underneath a pergola. #LivingRoom #OpenPlan #OutdoorSpace](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-living-room-outdoor-lounge-090817-1028-06-800x1619.jpg)
The architects used Aegean limestone, western red cedar, zinc and board-formed concrete, to create a modern home that would compliment its surroundings.
![When designing this modern house, the architects used Aegean limestone, western red cedar, zinc and board-formed concrete, to create a modern home that would compliment its surroundings. #OutdoorSpace #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-outdoor-lounge-landscaping-090817-1031-07-800x1074.jpg)
Following the landscaped path from the outdoor lounge, you are led down to the swimming pool and cabana. The cabana is home to another outdoor lounge with a fireplace and another outdoor dining area.
![This modern house has a swimming pool and cabana in the backyard. The cabana is home to an outdoor lounge with a fireplace and outdoor dining area. #OutdoorFireplace #SwimmingPool #PoolCabana](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-swimming-pool-cabana-outdoor-lounge-090817-1027-08-800x1730.jpg)
Back inside and in the kitchen, there’s a large stone island with seating and a wood base.
![This modern kitchen has a large stone island with a wood base and plenty of room for seating. #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-kitchen-wood-island-and-black-countertop-090817-1029-09-800x533.jpg)
The home also has a secondary living room. Similar to the dining room, it too has large windows to take advantage of the view, however it also has a fireplace with a metal surround.
![This contemporary living room has large windows to take advantage of the view and a fireplace with a metal surround. #LivingRoom #Fireplace #MetalFireplaceSurround](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-living-room-steel-fireplace-090817-1027-10-800x1629.jpg)
Wood and steel stairs lead up to the upper floor of the house.
![Wood and steel stairs lead up to the upper floor of this modern house. #Stairs #ModernStairs #Staircase](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-wood-and-black-stairs-090817-1026-11-800x1200.jpg)
The master bedroom has a lounge area and water views.
![Large windows and an area for lounging makes this modern master bedroom perfect for relaxing. #MasterBedroom #BedroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-master-bedroom-090817-1027-12-800x540.jpg)
There’s also a walk-in closet with a skylight, that’s filled with plenty of open shelving, cabinets and an accessory island.
![This modern walk-in closet with a skylight is filled with plenty of open shelving, cabinets and an accessory island. #WalkInCloset #ClosetIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-wood-walk-in-closet-shelving-090817-1030-13-800x1200.jpg)
In the bathroom, two black-framed rectangular mirrors hang above a dual sink vanity, while sliding wood shutters can cover the windows for privacy when needed.
![In this modern bathroom, two black-framed rectangular mirrors hang above a dual sink vanity, while sliding wood shutters can cover the windows for privacy when needed. #BathroomDesign #ModernBathroom #DarkWoodVanity #BlackCountertop](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-bathroom-design-090817-1031-14-800x2410.jpg)
In the kids bedroom, there’s two beds that are mounted to the wall and hang from the ceiling. To reach the beds, there’s a ladder or a rock climbing wall.
![In this modern kids bedroom, there's two beds that are mounted to the wall and hang from the ceiling. To reach the beds, there's a ladder or a rock climbing wall. #KidsBedroom #LoftBed](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-kids-room-lofted-beds-090817-1031-15-800x533.jpg)
In the laundry room, wood cabinets surround the washer and dryer, while grey tile becomes a backdrop for some shelving that displays art.
![In this modern laundry room, wood cabinets surround the washer and dryer, while grey tile becomes a backdrop for some shelving that displays art. #LaundryRoomIdeas #LaundryRoom #GreyBrick](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-wood-grey-and-black-laundry-room-090817-131-16-800x533.jpg)