This stunning residence in Millbrae, California has had a complete modern overhaul to the kitchen and both the living room and dining room have been remodeled into a beautiful open plan interior by Burton Architecture. The home features clean lines, oak cabinetry, custom wood work, open spaces, plenty of natural light and wood ceiling, walls […]
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California retreat surrounded by lush landscaping
Atherton Residence is situated on a peninsula south of San Francisco, California, nestled on an internal suburban flag lot. Designed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, the previous 1950s house had to be removed due to structural problems, but featured mature landscaping and a manmade pond that the clients wanted to preserve. They wanted their new […]
Modern loft perched atop a rocky seaside cliff
Perched atop a rocky seaside peninsula in Los Angeles, California, this loft renovation is an efficient response to the problem of limited space with simplicity and restraint being the guiding principles of the design solution. Designed by Horst Architects, the clients wished for a design which would accommodate office work by day and intimate social and […]
Stunning modern architecture studio in San Francisco
The staff area for John Lum Architecture is located on the second floor of his architecture studio, a former laundry machine factory in San Francisco, California. The interior was gutted and reconfigured to create a rigorous, symmetrical plan, and is a study in finishes, colors and textures. A large steel-trowelled stucco box separates the staff […]
Chic DIY-inspired loft home in Los Angeles
Today we are bringing you something a little different from our usual posts here on 1 Kindesign. After scouring the internet for interesting and unique finds we fell on this unique Los Angeles home that is chalk full of DIY-inspired design that is so full of life. It is very inspiring and original and we […]
Treehouse getaway nestled in a sweeping canyon
Part office/studio, part recreational getaway, this unique project designed by Rockefeller Partners Architects is situated at the base of a large pine tree in the backyard of a canyon residence in Los Angeles, California. The client is an artist and lover of nature so the Banyon Drive Treehouse, perched twelve feet off the ground, will […]
Sky high glamour showcased in Russian Hill Home
In this cosmopolitan Russian Hill home, floor to ceiling windows frame a quintessential San Francisco view. The new owners wanted a clean, modern canvas that would showcase their art collection, so Jeffers Design Group collaborated with Sutro Architects and Black Mountain Construction to take the space back to the studs, and opened it up by taking down all […]
Fascinating preservation of former Carnegie Library
This stunning Mill Valley, California home was built in 1910, originally one of the 2,500 libraries that had been built by businessman Andrew Carnegie. When a new library was built in the area 50 years later, this structure became a private residence, with several years of remodels the home fell into disrepair. A local family […]
Point Dume Home offering captivating ocean views
Point Dume Residence rests atop one of the highest points in Point Dume, Malibu, California, offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean. Design by Griffin Enright Architects the home explores the nature of fluidity and sequence in the context of space, circulation, and landscape. The 6,598 square foot (613 square meters) home both captures and is […]
Architecturally stunning retreat off the Big Sur coast
World-renowned architect Mickey Muennig created a remodel plan for this stunning contemporary home in Big Sur, California. Nestled on 10 acres, the 4,685 square foot property boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms and four fireplaces. This retreat is very private, situated at the end of the road on the ridge-line plateau which affords incredible mountain and […]








