Client Stories:
A Serene Retreat Created for the Jenni Kayne Lake House
client: Jenni Kayne
location: Lake Arrowhead, CA
design consultant: Missy Almester
What She Wanted
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 When an outdated cabin on Lake Arrowhead came across their radar, they jumped on the opportunity.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 we 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.
Design Details
Finish
Laundry/mudroomDakota™ Washed White
ClosetAlbero™ Natural
Slab drawer fronts throughout
Hardware & Accessories
Laundry/mudroomWhite Cliff quartz countertop
Traditional gold knobs
ClosetElite satin nickel handles
Matte aluminum round poles
Accents
Birch plywood drawer boxes
Stratus supermatte floating shelf with Double hooks in Gold in mudroom
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Meet the team
Missy Almester
Design Consultant
