A Light-Filled California Home Blends Modern Farmhouse Style With Indoor-Outdoor Ease

Designed as a serene family retreat in the midst of a busy Menlo Park neighborhood, this modern farmhouse brings a sense of calm to everyday living. Working with architects Howard Backen and Kirby Lee, designers Emily Turner Barker and Marie Turner Carson, and builder Wakefield Mist, the homeowners created a light-filled interior defined by white-stained wood paneling, soft neutral furnishings and a seamless connection to the surrounding gardens.