When most of us imagine what a perfect home for a family is, we envision one that has ample play area inside and out, one that fosters creativity and inspiration for all of its members, and one that feels like a respite from the rest of our chaotic lives. It seems as if the Taylor […]

When most of us imagine what a perfect home for a family is, we envision one that has ample play area inside and out, one that fosters creativity and inspiration for all of its members, and one that feels like a respite from the rest of our chaotic lives. It seems as if the Taylor family has found just that in their 1919 Oakland, CA farmhouse cottage. Diana Taylor, a home decor maker and interior designer, and her husband Josh (an app designer), and their two daughters Adelaide and Laia, have only lived in their little Oakland haven for seven months, but you would never know that looking at their inviting space. It’s together inspiring and not surprising to see how settled the family looks when you discover that they have moved nine times in the past ten years! Diana is essentially a pro at this point, and we have no doubt that the heart and spirit of the home is only going to get that much stronger the longer they live in their lovely little oasis. Diana and Josh have lived in the Bay Area for five years, and this is the first home they have owned. Living in the Bay Area can sometimes feel cruel because you love it so much, but being able to actually own your own little piece of i...