A serene retreat created for the Jenni Kayne lake house
The team at California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne had a vision: to bring the designer’s natural sensibility to life through a home renovation inspired by its stunning surroundings. When an outdated cabin on Lake Arrowhead came across their radar, they jumped on the opportunity. Desiring a calming, organic, and timeless aesthetic, the team envisioned a full-house renovation—including a master closet and combined laundry and mudroom, all of which desperately needed storage. To determine a solution that aligned with the home’s vision, they contacted California Closets Orange County.
“The final result ended up being even more beautiful than I ever expected. Once filled and styled by the Jenni Kayne team, our spaces truly came to life.”
How California Closets did it
Design consultant Missy Almester began by meeting the team at the home to see the original space and discuss the team’s ideas. For the master closet, Missy designed a clean-lined floor-to-ceiling wall unit in a natural finish to create a feeling of organic warmth and simplicity. Flat drawer faces added subtle detail and texture, while customized drill holes for each shelf and pole enhanced its clean design. In the laundry and mud room, Missy created closed storage with cabinetry for the laundry and a bench with drawers for shoes and accessories. Above each, she installed floating shelves for open storage and visual length. A white washed finish on everything added natural brightness and soft texture. She even incorporated a custom, built-in compartment encloses the washer and dryer to ensure the room’s clean and uncluttered feel.
Final result
Well-considered spaces that align effortlessly with the home’s soothing aesthetic. With storage seamlessly integrated, the home feels open and fresh, and mirrors the uncomplicated beauty of the northern California landscape.
Finish
Dakota™ Washed White
Laundry/mudroom
Albero™ Natural
Closet
Slab drawer fronts
Throughout
Note: finishes vary by location, inquire with your local California Closets showroom for current finish availability.
Hardware and accessories
Birch plywood drawer boxes
Traditional gold knobs
Elite satin nickel handles
Closet
Matte aluminum round poles
Accents
Birch plywood drawer boxes
Stratus supermatte floating shelf with Double hooks in Gold
in mudroom
*Note: product availability may vary by location
Client
Jenni Kayne
Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Design consultant
Missy Almester
Photo credits
Tessa Neustadt
