Tide + Timber
LOCATION
Sausalito, CA
PROJECT PARTNERS
Architect
Mason Wodhams
Builder
Mark One Development
Photographer
Brad Knipstein Photography
Perched above the bay, this modern Sausalito home was designed as a serene retreat for a family of six and their two black labs. The couple wanted a house that felt as calm as the ocean they love. A rooftop deck doubles as a yoga perch, while a cold plunge, hot tub, sauna and outdoor shower extend the wellness routines.
Inside, the palette is intentionally quiet—warm woods, layered textures and almost no color—to create a minimalist yet welcoming backdrop. Open gathering spaces flow naturally into private rooms for rest, balancing family life with pockets of retreat. Even the art tells the story: a bold Jasper Johns piece anchors the dining room, adding a singular jolt of energy to the otherwise tranquil interiors.
The result is a clean, modern, zen-inflected home that feels effortless, comfortable and deeply personal—exactly the kind of understated luxury that defines contemporary California living.
Modern house entrance with concrete steps, large potted plants, and a view into a living room featuring a staircase, seating area, and a traffic sign on the wall.
Modern entryway featuring a wooden door, a round mirror on the wall, a wooden console table with vases and greenery, and large windows with greenery outside.
The image shows the exterior of a modern house with a balcony on the upper floor, large glass sliding doors, and a wooden facade. There is a pool in the foreground and a landscaped yard with plants and grass.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a large potted plant, a framed abstract art piece on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
Modern living room with a leather sofa, black standing lamp, large leafy houseplant in a white pot, and large window with outdoor plants, minimalistic decor, and a framed black-and-white landscape photograph on the wall.
Interior view of a modern home with a black marble countertop, white flowers in a dark vase, and a black hanging lamp. In the background, a living room with a large window, a green plant, and minimalist decor.
Living room with a brown leather armchair next to a small wooden side table with a white decorative object, a black ottoman with a beige blanket and reading glasses on top, a painting on the wall, and a window with a fireplace below it.
A built-in wooden desk with a chair, a small plant, and decorative items on the shelves above, next to a wall-mounted flat-screen TV and a fireplace in a modern living room.
Bedroom with large glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating, greenery, and a city view in the distance.
Modern bathroom with beige double vanity, black fixtures, two rectangular mirrors, black light fixture, white bathtub with a towel, window with black shades, and a patterned rug.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and minimal decor. There are two black ambient pendant lights hanging on either side of the bed, a framed picture of a desert landscape on the wall above, white curtains on the window to the left, and a patterned rug under the bed. A potted plant and books are on the nightstands.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub placed near a large window with green foliage outside. A decorative black pendant light hangs above, and a textured towel is draped over the side of the tub with toiletries on a tray nearby.
Modern living room with large window view of trees and city skyline, white sofa with beige pillows, brown leather armchairs, coffee table with books and decorative items, potted plant, and minimalist decor
Modern living room with a large wall-mounted TV displaying a woman's portrait, a tall potted plant on the left, a low coffee table with books and decorative items, a brown leather chair, and a black rug, with sunlight coming through upper windows.
Modern kitchen with white and dark wood cabinets, black pendant lights, a marble island, and green plants in a glass vase.
Modern kitchen and dining area with white cabinetry, marble island, wooden dining table, black woven pendant lights, and a large window showing green trees outside.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, black pendant light, wooden flooring, and a large window with a view of trees.
Wooden console table with a modern white lamp, framed artwork, small vase with white flowers, and a small white dish against a beige wall.
A cozy reading nook with a leather armchair, small wooden stool, and a tall wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books. The room has a cream-colored rug on the wooden floor.
A bedroom with a view of a tree outside the window, featuring beige bed linens, a wooden bedside table with a plant, a decorative pendant light, a mirror, two lamps on a wooden dresser, and sheer curtains.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, gray bedding, and black lampshades on reading lights. California Republic flag artwork hangs above the bed, curtains cover large windows, and a potted plant is on the right side.
Living room with a beige sofa, hanging pendant lights, a large window opening to a lush green garden, and a framed cityscape photograph on the wall.
Living room with beige sofa, wooden coffee table, wall art, hanging pendant lights, and a plant.
Modern house with a wooden front door, surrounded by greenery, featuring black and wood exterior design, large windows, and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.