This modern entertainment barn and guest house were designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes, located in Santa Ynez, California. Created with a modern barn-house design, this space was an addition to a 20-acre property for the homeowners to host family and friends. We featured the main house here: Breathtaking Santa Barbara […]
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A serene home merges with its breathtaking setting of Carmel by the Sea
This serene contemporary home was designed by Studio Schicketanz, located in Tehama, a community just outside of the seaside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The sprawling property of almost 7 acres boasts unobstructed panoramic views of Carmel Valley and the Santa Lucia Range. This 3,521 square foot structure was sited on a centrally cleared knoll and surrounded […]
A fascinating midcentury modern home perched in the hills of Silver Lake
Perched atop the hills of Silver Lake in Los Angeles, California, this spectacular midcentury modern home was designed in 1967 by architect Thomas Takahashi as his personal family home. This pedigreed post and beam jewel box floats amongst the treetops offering magnificent, panoramic views of Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood sign. A “jewel box” […]
Step inside this breathtaking Tuscan farmhouse style home in Montecito
This Tuscan farmhouse-style home was designed by architect Chris Dentzel in collaboration with Giffin & Crane General Contractors, located in Montecito, California. Encompassing 5,500 square feet of living space, there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a second-story primary suite. Highlights of this beautifully appointed residence include imported limestone fireplace surrounds, hand-hewn oak beams from the 19th […]
A ranch house gets a remarkable modern transformation in Silicon Valley
Klopf Architecture is responsible for this ranch house transformation in San Jose, a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, California. The homeowners had just completed a full kitchen remodel and wished to modernize more of the dwelling to match the new kitchen and open design with more of a connection to the backyard. […]
A reimagined home with exhilarating views of the Santa Ynez Mountains
This inviting modern home was renovated by Anacapa Architecture, nested in the hills of Montecito, California with views of the Santa Ynez mountains. The project team was presented with the challenge of developing a bold design with a modest budget for this 2,500 square foot refuge. In collaboration with the homeowner, the team created a […]
A peek inside this incredibly inspiring home makeover in Corona del Mar
Mindy Gayer Design has reimagined this inspiring home with serene and inviting interiors located in Corona del Mar, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. Taking a year-and-a-half to complete, this home showcases both feminine and effortless details throughout to make it feel warm and welcoming. The designer incorporated a neutral color palette […]
Inside a stunning modern farmhouse retreat in California Wine Country
Nick Lee Architecture in collaboration with Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design has created this beautiful modern farmhouse-style retreat located in Sonoma, California. The owners are a family based in Mountain Views who were looking for their dream vacation retreat in the wine country region. Their vision was to have a second home they could spend time in […]
A breezy modern house with luxury waterfront living in Newport Beach
This modern bayfront house designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes delivers luxury waterfront living in Newport Beach, California. Pocketing glass doors on the first and second levels provides a wonderful indoor-outdoor living experience. On the first level, the main living space opens to the backyard while on the second level, the primary bedroom opens to […]
Tour this cool ski-in, ski-out cabin getaway in the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
BCV Architecture in collaboration with Mt. Lincoln Construction has designed this rustic ski cabin getaway that stands at the top of the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in California. Spread out over three levels, this 5,600 square foot ski-in/ski-out cabin enjoys breathtaking panoramic views from almost every room in the home. Located at just over 7,000 feet elevation, […]










