This fabulous beach house with cedar shingle siding underwent a complete overhaul by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE located in Santa Monica, Southern California. This home was a full, down to the studs, renovation right on the beach. As a bachelor, the homeowner desired a masculine, clean, and comfortable beach house vibe without the feeling of being a bachelor […]
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This 90’s home in Santa Monica gets a stunning masculine update
A dated home built in the 1990s has undergone a masculine update by Tim Barber Architects, located on a peaceful street in Santa Monica, California’s Rustic Canyon. The project team was challenged by an aged existing structure and mismatched design elements. This dwelling yearned to fit in with the historic properties lining its street. The architects […]
Dynamic family home is epitome of indoor-outdoor living in Santa Monica
This dynamic family home was designed by AAHA Studio, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of Santa Monica, a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles, California. The owners commissioned the architects to create a home where they could put down roots with an abundance of space for the kids to run around. […]
Garage conversion to cool entertainment space in Santa Monica
This beautiful garage conversion showcases plenty of custom features, the work of design-build studio Spazio LA, located in Santa Monica, California. The renovation project includes: built-in media cabinets with a retractable projection screen and a fully-functional custom built-in bar area. Brand new hardwood flooring adds to the overall aesthetics, while sliding glass doors creates an indoor/outdoor connection with the […]
Modern courtyard house surrounded by lush Japanese gardens
This two-story modern courtyard house was designed by Jamie Bush + Co., surrounded by abundant Japanese gardens in Santa Monica, California. The exterior facade of this residence offers a sober aesthetic; a mix of board formed concrete on the first level and redwood on the upper level. The material elements applied on the exterior helps to set […]
A modern family retreat in California gets LEED Platinum rating
This two-story modern family retreat has been given a complete overhaul by JFAK Architects, located in Santa Monica, California. The ultimate in entertaining, the property features a brand new guest home, swimming pool and covered outdoor living spaces. Combined with the original residence on the property, this creates a compound for family living. The new 1,430 square […]
Modern family home gets a stunning makeover in Santa Monica
A family home was given a complete interior update, with modern finishes and furnishings by DISC Interiors, located in Santa Monica, California. The home was originally constructed back in 2008 by JFAK Architects and was in need of a complete overhaul, catering to the lifestyle needs of this energetic family of four. The design team got to work […]
Charming historic beach cottage gets modern update in California
This historic beach cottage mixes contemporary and traditional styles to create an eclectic aesthetic by Evens Architects, located in an historic district of Santa Monica, California. This charming house was built in 1903 as a weekend retreat, typical of the original houses in this seaside neighborhood. A craftsman style house, it was once only accessible by driving […]
Delectable industrial loft space in Santa Monica, California
A plain industrial loft space was converted into a warm and welcoming home by Subu Design Architecture, situated just a block away from the infamous Santa Monica Beach in California. The client is a banker who is originally from the Midwest, but has resided professional in New York City, wishing to relocate to enjoy the Southern California lifestyle of surf […]
Sexy glass, steel and concrete dwelling in Santa Monica Canyon
This cutting edge home designed by Gray Matter Architecture in conjunction with designer/builder Rob Hussey, located in Santa Monica Canyon, California. The residence is the personal home of the builder, Rob Hussey, nestled on a quiet, leafy street in the beautiful beach community of Santa Monica. The exciting and bold design of this 4,248 square foot, four […]