This California Wine Country house with expansive walls of glass was created by Signum Architecture to live in harmony with nature, set on a dramatic view promontory in the hills of Napa Valley. Nestled in just over 40 sprawling acres of natural woodlands, this refined and elegant home was designed to be in harmony with Mother […]
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Cape Cod style home has an amazing backyard oasis in Newport Beach
This stunning Cape Cod style home designed by Brandon Architects brings the charm of the Eastern Seaboard to Newport Beach, California. Being located at the corner of a cul-de-sac, the home addresses the narrow curvature of the street with a rotunda at the entry with custom concave windows above. The property is narrowest at the […]
Take a peek inside this spectacular Sonoma wine country farmhouse
This spectacular modern farmhouse was designed by Studio Bergtraun Architects, located in Northern California’s Sonoma wine country. The scope of this project entailed the main home with a central verandah, two guest houses, a pool house, a swimming pool, and a bocce court. The architecture of this home remains true to the rural vernacular of the […]
A small contemporary home with inspiring ideas in Manhattan Beach
This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
A majestic nature-inspired modern retreat in the high desert of California
Aidlin Darling Design is responsible for the design of this modern desert retreat nestled on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, California. This 3,100 square foot dwelling is tightly nestled within a constellation of boulders, overlooking the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountain Range beyond. The diagram of the home is a triptych of […]
Amazing net-zero family retreat merged into the high desert of California
This net-zero family retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. Set into the tough, scrubby landscape, Sawmill harnesses the challenges and opportunities of its remote site. This dwelling emphasizes sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Demonstrating that high design can also be high performance, this home functions completely off […]
Mountain contemporary retreat in a stunning setting of the Sierra Nevadas
This extraordinary mountain contemporary retreat designed by SANDBOX Studio in collaboration with Mark Tanner Construction is located in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. From the moment of entry into the double volume great room, it’s clear this 7,800 square foot home makes the most of the breathtaking views with stunning oversized windows and doors […]
Dream home tour: Modern twist on farmhouse living in Northern California
Feldman Architects in collaboration with Kendall Wilkinson Design has reimagined this modern farmhouse oasis for family living, located in Woodside, a small town in San Mateo County, California. The owners desired to have their “forever home”, a place where they could raise their young children while integrating all of their diverse extracurriculars into the property. This dwelling has […]
Step inside this fresh and inviting Southern California family home
This rock and roll infused family home was given a complete interior makeover by Amber Interiors, located in Los Angeles, California. A young family wanted their new, updated traditional home to showcase just how cool they are. The designer gave them a fresh new look, with bright and airy spaces that are made for entertaining kids […]
An amazing addition to a family home in Manhattan Beach: Art Barn
The Art Barn project involves an 820 square foot addition to a traditional family home by Oonagh Ryan Architects, located in Manhattan Beach, California. A 545 square foot patio was also added to this home, allowing for indoor-outdoor living that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dwelling suffered from an outdated 1980’s addition that […]










