Creative country house update
An everyday residence or a rural getaway? After a thoughtful remodel, this little house in downtown Sonoma combines the best of both

Visual calm
During the remodel, Josh and Steve raised the kitchen ceiling to make the narrow kitchen feel roomier. The glory of a vacation home (no in-your-face must-do projects) is re-created with built-in cabinets and cubbies to stow appliances, dishware, and the stuff of everyday life.

