This net-zero energy home with clean and contemporary details was designed for a family of four by Atmosphere Design Build, located in Nevada City, California. With handcrafted details found throughout this home’s 1,600 square feet, the family was thoroughly committed to keeping the carbon footprint small. For the design of this two-bedroom, two bath dwelling, inspiration […]
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San Francisco home gets a modern update that is warm and welcoming
This single-style home has undergone a modern update by Moroso Construction, located in Cole Valley, a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California. Constructed on a tight lot, this original two-story house over an undeveloped basement was raised about two feet to make room for a new garage, mud room, wine room, and family room. The […]
Mid-century coastal home gets a dreamy makeover in Southern California
This mid-century coastal home has undergone a complete interior transformation by Lindye Galloway Design, located in Corona del Mar, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. A drool-worthy renovation that boasts clean lines, fresh ocean breezes and pops of brass, mixed together to create a dreamy coastal cocktail. For this project, the […]
Luxurious hillside home boasts jaw-dropping views over the LA Skyline
This luxurious hillside home was designed by SAOTA in collaboration with WOODS+DANGARAN, located above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The home is set on a prominence, just one over from the landmark Stahl House, a modernist-style home designed by architect Pierre Koenig, known as a frequent set location in American films. The site is a […]
The most amazing ‘off-the-grid’ tiny house in beautiful Ojai, California
Sol Haus Design is responsible for the creation of this amazing tiny house, the designer’s own personal live/work habitat located in Ojai, California. After spending over two decades on the high-end corporate path, Vina Lustado (designer/owner) decided to focus her career on smaller-scale projects. Staying true to her values, she completed the design and construction of her […]
Spanish style bungalow in Venice Beach celebrates tropical modernism
Byrdesign has reimagined this 1920s Spanish-style bungalow for a young, worldly professional and surf enthusiast, located in Venice Beach, California. Much of this dwellings character had unfortunately been lost in a previous 1990s remodel, yet the owner saw the potential of restoring it back to its Spanish roots. The project began with re-configuring the floor plan […]
Breathtaking Santa Barbara country style home in Santa Ynez Valley
The Farm is a serene family retreat designed by Brandon Architects and built by Patterson Custom homes, nestled on a hilltop in the countryside of Santa Ynez, California. With an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, this Santa Barbara country style home was designed as a relaxing getaway for the builder and his family. Encompassing 5,340 square feet […]
California Eichler house gets budget-friendly remodel with high-end looks
Klopf Architecture is responsible for this budget-friendly remodel of a mid-century modern home, located in Foster City, a city located in San Mateo County, California. This home is an original Joseph Eichler home, a mid-century real estate developer who constructed affordable, modern houses to the masses, which began in 1949. To remodel and update an Eichler […]
Tour this tranquil retreat in California Wine Country: Sonoma Farmhaus
SkB Architects has designed the Sonoma Farmhaus project for a cycling enthusiast with a globally demanding professional career, located in Graton, a town in west Sonoma County, California. The owner desired a place that could be used as both a retreat of solitude and a gathering spot to share with friends and family. This modern farmhouse encompasses 2,057 […]
640 square foot cozy retreat with dramatic views of Mount Saint Helena
This cozy retreat was designed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, located in Knights Valley, one of the most pristine wine growing regions in Sonoma County, California. This dwelling was inspired by Charles Keeler’s definition of California architecture as “landscape design with occasional rooms in case of rain.” Built by William Turnbull and Mary Griffin as their own […]










