Klopf Architecture has designed this spectacular hilltop house that is sited to take advantage of the sweeping views over Sonoma Valley, California. Inspired by another mid-century modern home the client owned, this new residence represents a much larger 21st-century version built into the gently sloping hillside to take advantage of the views. The quiet front […]
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This Palm Springs house provides an oasis in the desert landscape
This incredible modern desert house was designed by the architectural studio Woods + Dangaran, located in the hills above Palm Springs, California. The architects sited this dwelling to establish a deep connection with its surrounding desert landscape. They also focused on creating this same relationship when it came to devising the floor plan and selecting […]
This midcentury home gets an amazing update in the San Fernando Valley
This midcentury home has undergone an update by architects Woods + Dangaran, nestled in the hills above the San Fernando Valley in Encino, California. Spread out over a single level, this 4,800-square-foot dwelling boasts wrap-around views of the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors help to blur the boundaries between indoors and out […]
Tour this beautifully stylish and sophisticated home in Menlo Park
SDG Architecture in collaboration with Amanda Teal Design has created this sophisticated home for family living, located in Menlo Park, California. This family of five knew exactly what they wanted in their new home, a polished interior with a restrained color palette that’s family-friendly. Natural wood tones and textured neutrals can be found throughout this exquisitely […]
Step inside a drool-worthy modern coastal home in Southern California
Brandon Architects is responsible for the design of this spectacular modern coastal home located in the Cameo Shores neighborhood in Newport Beach, California. This dwelling boldly embodies the concept of outdoor living that is characteristic of the Southern California lifestyle. Set just 400 feet from some of Newport Beach’s most beautiful and coveted coastline, the home […]
Step into a beautiful modern farmhouse home tour in Southern California
Pacific Coast Builders and Serendipite Designs have collaborated to transform this modern farmhouse-style home that is located in the charming community of North Tustin, Orange County, California. This project started out as a single-story, ranch style-style home and underwent a complete remodel and a 1,000-square-foot addition. The addition included a second story for a home gym, […]
A Mediterranean-style home gets an inspiring update in Rancho Santa Fe
This Mediterranean-style home was completely reimagined by architect Mark Radford in collaboration with Intimate Living Interiors, located in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County, California. Encompassing five bedrooms, six-bathroom and two half bathrooms, this home needed to meet the lifestyle needs of a busy family of five. The designer removed a lot of the texture in […]
See a sophisticated coastal chic harborfront home in Newport Beach
Brandon Architects has designed this beautiful harborfront home located in the idyllic Beacon Bay community of Newport Beach, California. The architects maximized the property’s potential for indoor-outdoor living by integrating large sliding glass doors that open the main living area directly out towards the water. An enclosed main-level patio is used for outdoor lounging, while a […]
This house in the Sierra Nevada mountains evokes warm modernism
This spectacular mountain modern house was designed by Ward Young Architecture and Planning, located in Mammoth Lakes, a town in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Situated overlooking Mammoth Rock and the Sherwin Range, this fabulous dwelling encompasses over 5,000 square feet of living area. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, large windows capture the […]
A historical house in San Francisco gets an inspiring update
This historical house constructed in 1910 was renovated by Mindy Gayer Design in coordination with Sven Lavine Architecture, located in the Sunset District, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The homeowners wished to preserve the historical charm of the architecture while creating an elegant and highly functional modern dwelling. The result is a blend of […]










