Tobin Dougherty Architects designed this modern split-level home in Portola Valley, California. The interiors are by Sullivan Studio, formerly Sullivan Design Studio. Set among oak trees, the 6,400-square-foot house faces unobstructed views of the coastal range and Windy Hill. A deep, overhanging flat roof with a stepped fascia keeps the structure’s classic modern lines crisp. […]
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Inside a playful Palo Alto Eichler renovation that honors its midcentury roots
This Palo Alto Eichler renovation by Klopf Architecture took five years and three phases to complete. The clients are an executive mom, her two young children and their dog. Rather than erasing what makes Eichlers distinctive, the redesign celebrates it. A larger kitchen now opens onto the great room. New floor-to-ceiling glass connects the living […]
This Warm Mid-Century Mountain Home Near Lake Tahoe Is a Dream
Ryan Group Architects designed this rustic mid-century mountain home in Truckee, California. It sits on the 14th fairway of Lahontan, a private golf community. Jim Morrison Construction then brought the design to life. Lahontan lies in a quiet Sierra Nevada valley, just a short drive from Lake Tahoe. The architects, therefore, shaped the house around […]
An extraordinary modern mountain home built for entertaining in Martis Camp
Toby Long Architects designed this spectacular modern mountain home, nestled on 1.57 acres in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. The dwelling offers 6,018 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. Everything about it is awe-inspiring and timeless, from the beautiful curb appeal to the bold, modern […]
This stunning modern mountain home in Martis Valley is all about the details
This spectacular modern mountain home in Martis Valley, California, was designed by Sandbox Studio with construction by Mark Tanner Construction. The 3,250-square-foot home is located in the Martis Camp community of Truckee and features a mix of wood, stone, steel, and glass. One standout detail is the combination of exposed wood roof purlins and curved […]
Inside a stunning Corona del Mar beach house with relaxed coastal style
Located in Corona del Mar, California, this inviting beach house by Brandon Architects and Patterson Custom Homes combines timeless coastal style with beautifully designed indoor-outdoor living spaces. The 3,013-square-foot home features white siding, steel windows, Dutch doors, whitewashed brick garden walls, lush landscaping, and bright, airy interiors. Inside, Churchill Designs blends a soft coastal palette […]
1928 Spanish colonial revival home gets a beautiful refresh in the hills of Los Feliz
This Spanish colonial revival home was beautifully reimagined by Tim Barber Architects together with Lucas Studio, Inc., perched high on a hillside in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this gem was a fortunate find for the homeowners when it was listed for sale. Built in 1928, […]
Coastal-inspired Laguna Beach house perched cliffside above Emerald Bay
HHA Architects and Pure Salt Interiors reimagined this coastal-inspired house as a laid-back family retreat, set into the cliff above Emerald Bay, an exclusive gated community along the coast in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California. The scope of his project entailed the renovation of the existing 3,230-square-foot house and site. The design goals were to […]
This incredible modern Beverly Hills home champions indoor/outdoor living
XTEN Architecture, with Boswell Construction, created this spectacular modern home in the luxurious Trousdale Estates, a neighborhood in Beverly Hills, California. Nestled on a 33,000-square-foot lot in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, this epic home features walls of glass that disappear, blurring the line between indoors and out. Highlights of this 10,000-square-foot pad include […]
A rustic-yet-refined Lake Tahoe mountain home offers an amazing getaway
Architecture Allure crafted this mountain contemporary family getaway in collaboration with Alice Lane Interior Design in Lake Tahoe, California. Designed for a family of six, the homeowners’ top priority for their 5,500-square-foot home was accommodating overnight guests. Their top request was a large bunk room with eight built-in bunks for their four kids, plus friends and cousins. […]










