Jay Jeffers Studio is responsible for the interior design of this modern dream home in the town of Portola Valley, located on the San Francisco Peninsula on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains, California. The homeowners contracted the designer to help with the interiors of their dream pad, which was in the final […]
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A ranch house surrounded by a breathtaking oak grove in Portola Valley
Field Architecture is responsible for the design of this beautiful ranch house nestled along the edge of the Los Trancos Preserve in Portola Valley, California. This 3,838-square-foot house, music studio, hay barn, and stable are sited on a steep slope in the middle of an oak grove. The 731-square-foot music studio is detached from the house, […]
Inside a modern rural house with breathtaking views over Portola Valley
Richard Beard Architects has designed this modern rural house that is located just south of San Francisco near Portola Valley, California. Attuned to the rhythms of nature—notably the fog that spills nightly over Windy Hill along the Coast Range—this elegant yet understated house is the result of site-specific design for a growing, young family. The gently sloped […]
Fabulous entertainment barn in Portola Valley melds into the landscape
This fabulous entertainment barn was designed by Walker Warner Architects, located in beautiful Portola Valley, a town in San Mateo County, California. The owners desired a separate structure from their main residence for large-scale entertaining as well as a place for relaxation. Reminiscent of the tin-roofed, weathered rural vernacular of the picturesque surroundings, the compound […]
Fascinating split-level home on a oak-nestled property in Portola Valley
Tobin Dougherty Architects in collaboration with Sullivan Design Studio created this striking split-level home located in Portola Valley, California. Surrounded by oak trees, this 6,400 square foot home is oriented towards unobstructed views of the costal range and the Windy Hill. A deep overhanging flat roof design, along with a steeped fascia helps to preserve the […]
Contemporary courtyard house in Portola Valley provides exceptional living
Surrounded by rolling acres, this courtyard house provides an informal style living experience referencing early California architecture mixed with clean lines and modern amenities. Butler Armsden Architects were responsible for the design of this elegant, timeless home that embraces its site in Portola Valley, California. This contemporary courtyard house was designed to maximize the surrounding views by punctuating […]
Bright and airy craftsman style home in Portola Valley, California
This two-story contemporary craftsman style residence was designed by award winning studio Taylor Lombardo Architects, located in Portola Valley, California. A sumptuous, open concept floorplan encompasses 5,500 square feet of living space spread out over two levels. The highlight of this home is the double volume living room with exposes trusses and floor-to-ceiling fireplace as the central […]
Stunning modern home renovation in Portola Valley
This incredible modern home renovation that has been designed by Mark Brand Architecture is surrounded by the beauty of lush vegetation in Portola Valley, California. The scope of the project was to rejuvenate an old 1980’s modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. The house included a greenhouse style sunroom which got so unbearably hot as […]