Pope Residence

Lincoln, California

Interior Design, Space Planning & Interior Architectural Detailing: Rachel Madden Interiors

Photography: Stephanie Russo

Builder / General Contractor: Wilson Construction

The Pope Residence was a comprehensive remodel and addition that involved reimagining both the floor plan and architectural character of the home. Rachel Madden Interiors was brought on early in the process to lead the space planning for the existing residence and new addition, developing the floor plans and permit drawing set, along with the interior architectural detailing, finish selections, and furnishings throughout. A significant part of the project involved restructuring the floor plan to create a more functional and natural flow between spaces. We reconfigured and relocated the kitchen toward the windows, bringing in more natural light and establishing a new connection to the dining room through a butler’s pantry vestibule. Custom elliptical arches were incorporated throughout, creating beautiful transitions and a consistent architectural language. We also redesigned the entrance to the primary suite, creating a long hallway that became an architectural feature in its own right rather than simply a passageway. Thoughtful detailing and a carefully considered sequence of spaces turned this transition into an intentional part of the home’s design. Custom millwork was another defining element, particularly in the fully built-out library, where intricate cabinetry and rich finishes bring a sense of character and permanence. The result is a home where the architecture, interiors, and furnishings work together seamlessly, balancing traditional influences with a warm, timeless approach to everyday living.

Living room fireplace with a stone surround, built-in bookshelves, and a linen ottoman

Living room built-ins and fireplace with styled coffee table books and hydrangeas

Wide view of the living room with wood ceiling beams, a fireplace, and the breakfast nook beyond

Living room seating looking toward French doors and the breakfast nook

Breakfast nook with a woven pendant, rush seat chairs, and a wall of windows

Breakfast nook banquette with an oval wood table and window seat

Breakfast nook table set with ceramics under a patterned pendant

View from the living room through an arched opening into the kitchen

Kitchen framed by an arch, with a farmhouse sink, brass lanterns, and woven counter stools

Kitchen island with a marble top beneath a glass and brass lantern

Kitchen open shelving with copper and ironstone above a farmhouse sink

Kitchen island and range hood under wood ceiling beams

Plaster range hood with subway tile and a blue range

Arched hallway with a plate niche leading to the breakfast nook

Pantry entry with an arched doorway and wood door

Pantry cabinetry with brass cup pulls and open shelving

Dining room with toile wallpaper, an oval table, and upholstered chairs

Dining room seen through an arched doorway

Dining table set beside tall windows under a pleated pendant

Library with blue built-in bookshelves, a rolling ladder, and a reading chair

Arched wood and glass doors opening into the library

Library seating area with built-in bookshelves and garden windows

Library ottoman styled with a tray, books, and flowering branches

Library paneled wall with a console, mirror, and armchair

Library console with a brass lamp and framed art

View into the library past a rolling ladder and bookshelves

Bedroom canopy bed with a mustard upholstered bench

Laundry room sink under a window with a patterned Roman shade

Laundry room counter with a brass faucet and garden view

Powder bath with blue wainscoting and a brass console sink

Powder bath vanity with an antique mirror and brass sconces

Primary suite hallway with a series of arched openings

Primary bath with a freestanding tub beneath a window and a checkered marble floor

Primary bath glass shower and soaking tub with wood ceiling beams

Primary bath wood vanity with a brass mirror and sconce

Primary bath vanity with a marble backsplash and wall-mounted brass faucet

Freestanding tub with a wood side stool and checkered marble floor

Bedroom with an iron canopy bed and a window seat

Office built-in desk with skirted chairs and a pinboard

Office desk with woven baskets and cubby storage

Playroom with a child-size table and blue built-in storage

Playroom table and chairs on a scalloped jute rug

Exterior of the home with a steep gabled roof and landscaped front yard

Exterior entry with flowering hydrangeas and a carriage-style garage door

Wide exterior view of the home across the front lawn

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