In the heart of Sonoma wine country, just down the road from Buena Vista Winery, Ridge Design has brought to life a home that feels at once grounded and elevated—like it was always meant to be there. Designed without a specific client in mind, Ventana Sonoma was imagined for someone who lives for slow mornings, long evenings, and the laid-back sophistication of wine country life. The result? A five-bedroom, six-bathroom custom home where calm design, thoughtful details, and an innate connection to the outdoors create an atmosphere of effortless ease.
At the center of the property is a quiet architectural gesture: a central courtyard that anchors the layout and allows nearly every room in the house to open up to the outdoors. “Our goal was to create a calm, welcoming retreat,” the designers share. “We used natural materials—Hemlock ceilings, limewashed walls, white oak cabinetry—to add warmth and texture. But it’s the courtyard that really brings the entire flow of the home to life.”

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