How to Create the Quiet Luxury Look in Your Home, According to Sonoma Designers

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This seating area by Sebastopol designer and Storia Home proprietress Gina Gutierrez is both strong and serene. The wood banquette plus the creamy shades and light fixture provide an airy contrast to the rich-toned wallpaper. (Max Maloney / Gina Rachelle Design)

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The bathroom in this Healdsburg guest house lets simple angles do all the talking. With gentle texture and color, the design by architect Amy Alper is whisper-quiet yet intriguing. (Adam Potts Photography)

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Although the guesthouse’s shower tile is a saturated color, the disciplined layout and restrained design keeps the feel wonderfully tranquil. (Adam Potts Photography)

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A textured fireplace and gentle touches of color blend with the spectacular tranquility of the ocean views in this Bodega Bay home. Interior design is by Jessica Wichman of Zeitgeist Sonoma. Snyder Construction brought JMA Architecture’s architectural design to fruition.(Tammy Horton Photography)

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Leather and wood blend beautifully in this eating area by Zeitgeist Sonoma. With such an earthy base, it just takes deep-green plants and a bright Herman Miller lamp to create stunning contrast. (Tammy Horton Photography)

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While a geometric backsplash is on the bolder side of the quiet spectrum, the use of subtle tones keeps things tranquil in this bathroom by Cesar Chavez Design. (Barry Schwarz)

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Limiting the number of materials creates a quieter statement. A trio of materials—stainless steel, cherry wood and quartz—provide a handsome look in this kitchen by Cesar Chavez Design. (Barry Schwarz)

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Ornamental finishes are often anything but quiet. Samuel Lowe, of SDL Residential, gives this traditional Sonoma home a tranquil makeover thanks to a clean-lined mantel, a marble fireplace, and earthy hues. (Courtesy of SDL Residential)

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Here’s more traditional ornamentation in the bathroom, but “coffee” colors keep things serene. (Courtesy of SDL Residential)

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This children’s bathroom by Stephanie Meyer of AVCO Design gets a quiet shot of whimsy from a few scalloped accessories. (Courtesy of AVCO Design)

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A traditional Healdsburg living room with ornate trims gets a heavily patterned window treatment. But interior designer Stephanie Meyer of AVCO Design keeps the look tranquil by using a tonal colorway. (Courtesy of AVCO Design)