As designers, there is no greater compliment than hearing that a home has become part of someone's story. This Piedmont Project reminds us that great design isn't measured by how a space photographs on the day it's finished, but by how deeply it resonates with the people who live there for years to come.

Respecting traditional architecture does not mean freezing a home in time. Families today live differently than they did decades ago. Kitchens have become gathering spaces, homeowners need dedicated work areas, and indoor-outdoor living has become increasingly important. Successful remodeling carefully balances these modern needs while preserving the architectural language that gives a home its identity.

At Hanomoco Design, remodeling isn't just one of the services we offer—it's the foundation of our practice. For over a decade, we've helped homeowners throughout Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco transform existing houses into homes that better reflect how they live today.