CLUBHOUSE - Lafayette, California
Playful, polished, and unapologetically bold, the Clubhouse is a secondary home designed entirely for entertaining, wellness, and joy. Located next door to the client’s primary residence, the new-build structure feels like a boutique resort-meets-private club, complete with a golf simulator, full gym, bar, kitchen and ping pong lounge, an upper lounge and office, and expansive outdoor spaces. “It was a true ‘party house,’ and therefore we were aesthetically unrestricted,” says designer Maria. That freedom—combined with a trusting, creative relationship between designer and client—resulted in a layered, globally sourced, and exuberantly styled home.
The Clubhouse was the third collaboration between Maria and this longtime client. “I often refer to this client as the ‘yes’ client,” Maria explains. “Just about everything I show her, she loves and says yes to. Dream client personified.” Their first project together began in 2020, with a renovation of the main residence. When the adjacent property became available, the client tasked Maria with creating a structure that would complement the original home architecturally, while offering a completely different lifestyle experience. Architect Scott Thompsen brought that vision to life with a Cape Cod-inspired structure clad in grey-washed cedar shingles, white columns, and iron lanterns to tie the two houses together.
Inside, the interiors explode with personality. Pierre Frey textiles and wallcoverings appear in nearly every room—earning the nickname “the house that Pierre Frey built.” A painterly green striped sofa curves around an oversized leaf-motif rug in the living room, while floor-to-ceiling botanical drapery and Atelier 001 lighting add drama. The rooms are filled with custom cabinetry, richly textured materials, and furnishings sourced from across Europe, South America, and beyond. Outdoors, the tone is sun-soaked and stylish, featuring Dedon woven daybeds, punchy umbrellas, and a professional Kalamazoo kitchen anchored by bold tile and Hermès tableware.
From lighting design and architectural detailing to millwork, furniture, and finishes, Maria’s studio oversaw every element of the project. With its soaring ceilings, ten-foot sliding doors, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the Clubhouse is a vibrant, joyful escape—a celebration of what’s possible when a designer and client create without limits.
Clubhouse Exterior features stained cedar shingle siding by Cedar Valley which adds natural texture to the exterior. Lighting includes a wall lamp by C L Sterling & Son from De Sousa Hughes at the entry, with exterior wall lamps by Bevolo completing the façade.
Clubhouse Living features ceiling and trim painted in Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove, paired with wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. Chandeliers are by Atelier001, while vases on the shelves include works from Artemest and Paola Paronetto. Drapery fabricated by Fatima Santana showcases Pierre Frey fabric from Kneedler Fauchère, finished with Samuel & Sons tape. Lounge chairs from 1stDibs by Viggo Boesen are complemented by custom cushions in Lauren Hwang fabric and pillows in Pierre Frey fabric, all crafted by Matt O’Reilly Upholstery. The sofa, also by Matt O’Reilly, is upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric with pillows in Holly Hunt Great Plains and Zimmer + Rohde fabrics from Hewn. An Erik Lindstrom area rug anchors the seating, alongside a round rug from The Future Perfect by Atelier Février. Accessories include a marble tray and bowl from Restoration Hardware, with artwork by Laurie E. Ghielmetti and Edwige Fouvry completing the space.
Clubhouse Entry features ceiling and trim in Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove with wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. A chandelier is from Atelier001, with sconces by Articolo. Drapery fabricated by Fatima Santana uses Pierre Frey fabric from Kneedler Fauchère with Samuel & Sons tape. The table is by Garde, Alinea Angelo, with a round area rug from The Future Perfect by Atelier Février. Accessories include vases from Collection Particulière and a small bowl from Artemest.
Clubhouse Kitchen has ceiling and trim in Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove with wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries and a clé Tile backsplash. Roman shades by Fatima Santana use fabrics from De Sousa Hughes, McLaurin & Piercy, with Samuel & Sons tape from Kneedler Fauchère; sheers are by Weitzner through Natalie Mize Collective. Cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore CSP 445 Cascabel Chile with hardware pulls from Studio Belmont. Hardware and Keeler Brass Company, topped with Macaubus Fantasy Quartzite from Evolv Surfaces. Island pendants are from Urban Electric, stools by KGBL in Pierre Frey and Jim Thompson fabrics via Kneedler Fauchère and Shears & Window. Accessories include ceramics from Hudson Grace, brass baskets by Tom Dickson, and artwork by Ranahan Art and Saif Azzuz. An Articolo pendant hangs over the game table, paired with a JANUS et Cie ping-pong table.
Clubhouse BBQ Area has tile from clé Tile and a pendant from Visual Comfort. Grill and appliances are from Friedman’s and Kalamazoo. Dining includes tables and chairs from Dunkirk and Royal Botania, a high-top bar table from Mambo Factory, and bar stools from JANUS et Cie. Votives are from March SF by Michael Verheyden, dinnerware from Hermès Passifolia, placemats and napkins from Kim Seybert, flatware from Juliska, and chartreuse glassware from Found by Maja.
Clubhouse Pool Area includes umbrellas from Santa Barbara Designs and Dunkirk sun lounges with cushions and pillows by Matt O’Reilly in fabrics from De Sousa, Kirkby, Christopher Farr, Kneedler Fauchère, and Holly Hunt. Hermès towels add a luxury touch. Pool lounges are by Ledge, a deck lounge chair by Mariló Carral, and a coffee table from Mambo Factory completes the space.
Clubhouse Outdoor Sitting Area has a pendant from Visual Comfort and an umbrella by Santa Barbara Designs. Sun lounges are from Dunkirk with cushions and pillows by Matt O’Reilly in fabrics from De Sousa, Kirkby, Christopher Farr, Kneedler Fauchère, and Holly Hunt. Hermès towels are included poolside. Nylon rope lounge chairs are by Mariló Carral, and sofa, lounge chairs, and ottomans are by JANUS et Cie with fabrics from De Sousa Hughes, Kirkby, and Pierre Frey. Cushions and pillows are from Matt O’Reilly Furniture. Side tables are from JANUS et Cie and Mambo Factory.
Clubhouse Bar, Part I features ceiling wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries and wall coverings from Kneedler Fauchère, Pierre Frey, with pendants by Usona. Shelving is by Amuneal, and cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore CSP 445 Cascabel Chile with hardware pulls from Studio Belmont and Keeler Brass Company. Appliances and a Hydrotap faucet are from Friedman’s. Seating includes chairs and pillows from Matt O’Reilly Furniture, with chair fabrics from De Sousa Hughes and Jiun Ho and pillow fabrics from Shears & Window, Jim Thompson. Side tables are from Roche Bobois, brass bowls from Artemest, Zanetto, glassware from Found by Maja, and a rug from The Rug Company.
Clubhouse Bar, Part II continues with ceiling wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries and wall coverings from Kneedler Fauchère, Pierre Frey. Pendants are by Usona, and cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore CSP 445 Cascabel Chile with hardware pulls from Studio Belmont and Keeler Brass Company. Chairs and pillows are by Matt O’Reilly Furniture, with chair fabrics from De Sousa Hughes and Jiun Ho and pillow fabrics from Shears & Window, Jim Thompson. Side tables are Roche Bobois, glassware is from Found by Maja, a rug from The Rug Company, and a rope sculpture by Katy Cowan. The golf simulator area has trim painted Benjamin Moore CC 932 North Sea, walls in Casamance fabric from Shears & Window, and wallcovering panels by Fatima Santana.
Clubhouse Powder Room features wallpaper by Osborne & Little, Christian Lacroix, with trim painted Benjamin Moore CC 932 North Sea. A pendant is by Natalie Mize Collective for Boyd Lighting, and the mirror is from The Picture Company. The vanity is Crystal Blue Quartzite from IRG, fabricated by Tony Martinez, with a THG Paris Studio Putman faucet from Ferguson. Bath accessories are by E. Braun.
Clubhouse Water Closet shows wallpaper by Osborne & Little, Christian Lacroix, with trim painted Benjamin Moore CC 932 North Sea. A pendant from Lutyens Furniture & Lighting and sconces by Visual Comfort illuminate the space. Walls are finished with Ann Sacks tile, the floor with clé Tile, and accessories include a waste basket from 1stDibs by Fornasetti. Artwork is by Ranahan Art and Jessie Henson.
Clubhouse Bath Three, Vanity Wall features wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries, with cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove. Lighting includes sconces from Urban Electric and a pendant by Workstead. The countertop is Dumont Quartzite from IRG, with faucets by Sigma faucets (sourced through Ferguson) and hardware knobs from Studio Belmont, Hendel & Hendel. Bath accessories are from E. Braun, and the floor is finished in Waterworks tile.
Clubhouse Bath Three, Towel Wall features wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries, cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove, and art lights from Visual Comfort. The countertop is Dumont Quartzite from IRG, with floor tile from Waterworks. Towels are from Hermès, and artwork is by Tracy Sylvester Harris.
Clubhouse Office showcases ceiling paint in Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove, with trim and cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore CSP 810 Chimichurri. Wallpaper is by Somerselle, Philip Gorrivan. Lighting includes a pendant from The Future Perfect, Blue Green Works, and art lights by Roll & Hill, Paul Loebach. Drapery and Roman shades are fabricated in Shears & Window and Casamance fabrics, with trim from Kneedler Fauchère, Samuel & Sons; Roman sheers are in De Sousa Hughes and Romo fabrics with Kneedler Fauchère, Samuel & Sons trim. Seating includes a lounge chair by Sloan Miyasato, Anees, with fabric from Natalie Mize Collective, reupholstered with pillows by Matt O’Reilly Furniture in Ngala Trading Company fabric. A side table is from Artemest, Uno Essential, the desk by Thomas Fetherston Custom Furniture Design, paired with a Design Within Reach Eames Executive Chair and a desk lamp from COUP D’ETAT, Elan Atelier. The space is anchored with a rug from Stark.
Clubhouse Upper Lounge, Fireplace View features ceiling, doors, windows, and trim painted Benjamin Moore CSP 810 Chimichurri, with wallpaper by De Sousa Hughes, Omexco. The fireplace is finished in Ann Sacks tile, and pendants are from Usona. Drapery is fabricated in Shears & Window and Casamance fabrics with Kneedler Fauchère, Samuel & Sons tape; sheers are in Holland & Sherry fabrics with Kneedler Fauchère, Samuel & Sons trim. Seating includes a Roche Bobois sofa with pillows by Matt O’Reilly Furniture in Kneedler Fauchère, Pierre Frey, and Samuel & Sons fabrics, and chairs by Matt O’Reilly Furniture with fabrics from Natalie Mize Collective, Rubelli, and pillows in Ngala Trading Company fabric. Coffee tables are from Blu Dot, with a wood vessel and cast bronze top by Lawson-Fenning, Vincent Pocsik, and the space is anchored with a rug from Schumacher.
Clubhouse Upper Lounge, Bar View displays ceiling and shelf paint in Benjamin Moore CSP 810 Chimichurri, with wallpaper by De Sousa Hughes, Omexco. Wall tile is from Ann Sacks, and pendants are by Usona. A sculpture by COUP D’ETAT and wood bowls from Artemest, Picta add accents, while stone countertops are Raggio di Luna Quartzite from IRG. Faucets and appliances are from Friedman’s, and pull hardware is from Studio Belmont, Armac Martin.
Clubhouse Upper Bath Four features wallpaper by Kneedler Fauchère, Pierre Frey, with wall tile from Walker Zanger and floor tile from Waterworks. Pendants are by Cedar & Moss, and the mirror is from Arteriors. Countertops are Raggio di Luna Quartzite from IRG, with plumbing by Sigma faucets (sourced through Ferguson) and knob hardware from Studio Belmont, Hendel & Hendel. Bath accessories are by E. Braun.
Clubhouse Upper Deck displays umbrellas from Santa Barbara Designs and furniture from JANUS et Cie. Cushions and pillows are fabricated by Matt O’Reilly in fabrics from Kneedler Fauchère, Pierre Frey, De Sousa Hughes, and McLaurin & Piercy. A coffee table from JANUS et Cie completes the space.
CREDITS
Interior Design: Maria Tenaglia Design | @mariatenagliadesign
Architect: Left Coast Architecture | @leftcoastarch
Landscape Architect: David Thorne Landscape Architecture | @davidthornelandscape
Contractor: Branagh Development | @branaghdevelopment
Photography: John Merkl Photography | @johnmerkl
ABOUT MARIA TENAGLIA DESIGN
A Visionary from Concept to Creation
Maria Tenaglia, founder of Maria Tenaglia Design, brings over 26 years of expertise in interior architecture and design, shaped by an Architecture degree from UC Berkeley and an early career crafting retail and restaurant spaces across the U.S. and abroad. Her roles as Senior Designer at Hambrecht Terrell International and Pat Kuleto Restaurants honed her ability to blend structure, style, and storytelling. Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, Maria’s residential work reflects a seamless integration of regional character and sophisticated design. Her portfolio spans classic to contemporary, united by a keen eye for proportion, materiality, and a signature command of color that breathes life into every space.
From initial sketches to final furnishings, Maria leads each project with a hands-on approach, overseeing every design detail with precision. Her work encompasses custom cabinetry, millwork, trim, ceiling and lighting plans, stone and tile layouts, and finish selections—all tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Her spaces balance beauty and function, exuding a rhythm that reflects both timeless craftsmanship and modern sensibility. What truly sets Maria apart is her ability to transform a vision into a fully realized environment, weaving artistry and intention into each stage of the design journey.
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