Pacific Heights Residence

San Francisco, California

A distressed concrete plaster finish adds drama to a home in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. A range of textures creates variety, but the consistent color adds continuity to the interiors.

Dan Phipps Architects

Stroub Construction

A smooth texture is calm near the sink in the bathroom.

The artistic plaster finish continues to the shower cubby.

A detail of the plaster and shower head.

The kitchen is pictured with a plaster wall finish and wood cabinets.

The bar picks up the material treatment from the kitchen.

The pantry has the same integral color plaster finish and wood cabinets as the kitchen in this San Francisco home.

A similar, but more distressed plaster is used in the office bathroom.

Unlike many materials, plaster can be used without a break in material on any bathroom wall.

The guest bathroom has a plaster treatment that mimics concrete.

The powder room has a dark, composite finish.

The detail of a custom mirror in the powder room’s interior design.

The masculine basement living room is anchored by a plaster column.

A more distressed wall creates movement in the basement kitchen.