Walton Architect in collaboration with Heslin Construction has designed this inviting mountain home located in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. This state-of-the-art sanctuary encompasses 5,174 square feet with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. Drawn to bright colors and modern details, this home represents the charisma of its owners. The homeowners began this project with the goal […]
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Luxury hilltop residence embraces scenic landscape in Santa Barbara
This luxury hilltop residence was designed by Tom Meaney Architect in collaboration with Giffin & Crane, located in Santa Barbara, California. Designed as a holiday home, the main living spaces can accommodate the owner’s large, extended family. The terraces take advantage of panoramic world-class views across the Santa Barbara Channel. To take advantage of the views, […]
Japanese Kit House gets reimagined overlooking the San Francisco Bay
SHED Architecture & Design is responsible for the transformation of a 1991 Japanese Kit House sited on a bluff overlooking San Francisco Bay in Tiburon, California. Haiku House is the centerpiece of a unique property that consists of four structures — the main house, guesthouse, beach house, and garage dispersed among native and exotic plant gardens […]
Farmhouse on the coast of Malibu offers a Scandinavian-inspired oasis
This Scandinavian-inspired farmhouse designed by Burdge Architects finds itself nestled in picturesque Point Dume, a promontory on the coast of Malibu, California that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. This is the beautiful home of Helene Henderson, owner, and chef of California-based Malibu Farm Restaurant. The homeowners sought a sprawling property for their Scanidanivian-inspired oasis, where […]
Nantucket-style home with a beautiful modern twist on Laguna Beach
A modern spin on a traditional coastal home was the goal of this Nantucket-style home renovation by Courtney Thomas Design, located in Laguna Beach, California. The plan was to pare down on the heavy patterns and large-scaled furnishings and play up clean lines and simple, playful fabrics. From virtually every room in this home, including […]
Sky high mountain modern luxury surrounded by nature in Sierra Nevadas
This spectacular mountain modern luxury home was designed by Kelly & Stone Architects, located in the prestigious gated community of Martis Camp in Truckee, California. The overall design of this three-story spec home is light, airy, and luxurious, taking in sweeping mountain and valley views. Offering a sprawling 6,710 square feet of bright and beautiful […]
Townhouse retreat on the California coastline gets inviting renovation
Graham Baba Architects is responsible for the interior renovation of this fabulous townhouse retreat, located in picturesque Pebble Beach, a community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. This getaway home was updated for a couple who split their time between California, Washington, France, and Canada. The owners bought the house over twenty years ago but […]
English country home with a modern coastal vibe on the Big Sur coast
Designed by Richard Beard Architects, this project is a mix of English country with a modern coastal vibe, nestled along the breathtaking Big Sur coastline, California. The narrow, two-story plan limits site coverage while providing mesmerizing views over the bluff edge to the natural features that line the coast. The residence showcases an incredible collection of regional art and antiques. […]
Transparent walls of glass define this beach house on the California coast
McClean Design has created this spectacular modern beach house perched on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located in Dana Point, Orange County, California. This sprawling 7,900 square foot house represents a new approach to California beach living, providing shelter from cold ocean breezes while maximizing views from as many rooms as possible. The house is […]
Midcentury gambrel cabin gets fabulous transformation in the Sierra Nevadas
This project involves the renovation of a midcentury gambrel cabin by Tinsel House, nestled in the woods of the Tahoe Donner Community, near Truckee, California. Enchanted by its vintage character, the designer set out to infuse new life into this 1973 built house that features floor-to-ceiling views of picturesque Martis Valley. Encompassing 1,600 square feet of […]










