The Tudors

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Nash Design Group restores a Tudor home with timeless beauty

The living room is illuminated by a pair of chandeliers from Visual Comfort, the window treatment fabrics are by Weitzner and the fireplace refinishing is by Acento Finishes and Surfaces.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.

“Our goal was to create a timeless, family-friendly home that felt grounded in history but tailored to modern life. We took inspiration from original Tudor details and layered in craftsmanship, meaning and memory,” says Kendra Nicholas Nash of Nash Design Group of this 5,000-square-foot home she and her team remodeled this 1920s Tudor home in San Mateo. “The clients had called this property home for many years before reaching out to us,” she recalls. “What began as a project to design a guest casita soon expanded into a full redesign of the main house.”

The moody dining room features a rug by Jaipur, a chandelier and sconces by Visual Comfort. The dining table is by Doorman Designs and the window treatment fabric is by Kerry Joyce.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.
A rug in the family room is by Jaipur faces the fireplace that is covered in tile found at Da Vinci Marble. The sconces are by Visual Comfort. Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.
Inside the bar, a custom Leaded Glass Window was made by Barragan Glass Works, the antique mirror backsplash is by Jeffrey Court in collaboration with Da Vinci Marble and the countertop stone by Antolini found at Da Vinci Marble.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.

Being the scope expanded over the years, the project took longer than expected. “This long-term, phased project unfolded over five years,” says Nash. “Our became deeply collaborative, culminating in a home that feels as intentional as it is inviting.” Her team worked with Chapman Design Associates on the architectural direction and Curiel Builders on the rehabilitation and expansion.

Sconces by Hudson Valley hang on wallpaper by Cole and Sons in the powder room. The marble counter on the vanity was found at Da Vinci Marble. The faucet is from DPS/Rohl.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.
The basement features a sectional by Casterly, pillows by Loloi, an ottoman by The Inside and wallpaper by Wall Blush. Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.

Aside from updating the home to accommodate the family’s busy life, the clients had a few goals in mind with the remodel including the restoration of original details to honor the architectural integrity starting with the stone fireplace mantel. Next they wanted to carve out more entertaining space with the addition of a hidden speakeasy-style bar and a durable space in the basement where the kids could go wild. “We disguised the moody lounge behind paneling and concealed by art,” says Nash. “We also added a custom leaded-glass window and antique mirror backsplash.”

The primary bedroom features window treatments using fabric by Pindler and CW Stockwell. The bed and rug are custom, the nightstands are by Brownstone, and the table lamps are by Surya.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.
The vanity wall features sconces by Hudson Valley, tile and stone found at Da Vinci Marble and plumbing fixtures from DPS/Phylrich. The cabinet hardware is by Ashley Norton.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.
The cozy primary bathroom features a chandelier by Kalco, window treatments using fabric by CW Stockwell. The tile and stone were found at Da Vinci Marble and the plumbing fixtures are from DPS/Phylrich.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.

The palette of neutral materials and finishes throughout create a timeless foundation that allows the architectural details to shine. “Paneling, beams and ceiling treatments throughout echo the Tudor heritage while we softened the scale with a warm palette and natural textures,” she proclaims.

A kid’s room has a bed and bedding by PB Teen, a rug from Loloi and the ottoman is from Surya.
Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by Beth Protass.

Patience and persistence were critical to get everyone past the finish line of this prolonged project that resulted in a home that provides endless balance and beauty. “The clients were overjoyed with the final outcome and incredibly patient through the many months of delays along the way,” Nash remarks. “It was rewarding to see their excitement when everything finally came together. We were able to preserve meaningful details from their original home, bringing heart and familiarity into the new design.”