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 […]
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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 […]
Beautiful update to a modern craftsman style home in Northern California
This three-story modern craftsman style home was designed by Sogno Design Group, in collaboration with interior designer Leslie Harris Keane, located in Berkeley, California. This total remodel was a fabulous project from start to finish. All of the 16 different colors plus two white paint colors throughout this home were selected by color consultant Cass Morris […]
Modern net zero home in California is blissfully integrated with nature
Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects designed this sprawling modern net zero home located on a 3.5-acre property in Woodside, small town in San Mateo County, California. Envisioned as a single continuous, flowing expression, this family estate links architecture, interior design, art and landscape into an integrated whole. Unified around the central living area, views radiate in four directions […]
Beautiful ranch house inspired by nature in California wine country
Wade Design Architects in collaboration with Total Concepts has designed this beautiful ranch house nestled in the Sonoma Valley winemaking region of Northern California. To create a more natural look for the exterior siding of this four-bedroom dwelling, it was stained rather than painted. An indoor-outdoor connection has been established throughout this home thanks to […]
Breathtaking waterfront cabin provides family escape on Lake Arrowhead
This breathtaking waterfront cabin is a remodel project by Mindy Gayer Design in collaboration with the homeowner, McEachron Construction & Design, located on Lake Arrowhead, California. Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated community in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County. The owners, a husband and wife, wanted a home away from home. Their kids are now grown […]
Contemporary surf shack provides a cozy refuge on the California coast
Archipelago Workshop is responsible for the design of this contemporary surf shack, located in Carpinteria, a small oceanside city in southeastern Santa Barbara County, California. Originally a near tear-down saddled with unresolved land use issues, this renovated-from-the-studs-up beach house sits next to a world famous point break that more than justified the years-long effort involved in achieving […]
Luxury dream home designed for entertaining in San Francisco Bay Area
This stunning luxury dream home was designed by Richard Beard Architects, nestled on a 2-acre property in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The homeowners sought to find a sunlit property that would afford both privacy and the opportunity to spread out. An abundance of flat land meant that the property would be able to accommodate a […]










