Samaha sees the beauty in a malnourished home and gives it new lifeThe large sofa is a custom design by Francesca Grace and the two armchairs are from Arhaus. Photo by Christopher Amitrano.“I’m an Egyptian architect and the founder of Samaha, a vertically integrated design studio and development fir

The Pasadena Showcase House of Design marks the beginning of spring in Southern California Images courtesy of The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The Carriage House by A1000xBetter.Forget the equinox. In Southern California, spring is heralded by opening of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

With her work on their Menlo Park home, Nash Design Group’s Kendra Nash enables an East Coast family to finally feel at home on the West CoastPhoto by Stephanie RussoA custom rug and window treatments by Fayce bring the clients’ personality into the kitchenFor transplants from the East Coast, with i

Standard Architecture unifies two adjacent lots in Coldwater Canyon to create a unified pastoral vision for three generations of one blended family Photography by Chris Mottalini Aged finished, corrugated metal roofs unify the old and new structures.The two lots, nestled into the quiet wildness of C

Jeff Schlarb Design Studio transforms a San Francisco Victorian into a modern family home that is equipped with a DJ roomIn the living room there is a custom sofa covered in Wolf Gordon Blue Mohair with Kravet throw pillows, the custom window sofa is covered in Holly Hunt boucle with donut pillows c

Kristin Riccio adds charm and artistry inside a Woodside Tudor-style homeThe vessels are by Bari Ziperstein. Photos by R. Brad Knipstein.“Our designs are deeply influenced by space; what’s around the home, and what  the environment looks and feels like. Following this, we look to the architectural s

Studio MTN develops a warm and welcoming modern mountain retreatTBTB“At Studio Mountain, our ethos revolves around reinterpreting traditional mountain design with a fresh perspective,” says Studio MTN founder Sierra Fox. “In high-altitude regions, natural materials are often used in a very heavy, ru

Upon setting foot in the San Francisco penthouse that Studio Ahead designed for tech executive Lara Cumberland, a narrative immediately unfolds—one informed by both the client’s lifestyle and the home’s locale. According to Homan Rajai, who founded the firm with Elena Dendiberia in 2017, Cumberland

The Opportunity House, interior designer Ryan White‘s latest collaboration with LA Room & Board, illustrates the power of design to support homeless students in their quest for a vibrant futureThe 100 year old Spanish Revival style building had beautiful bones including rounded archways, moldings, c

For many interior designers, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase presents an opportunity to indulge their flights of fancy. After all, there typically isn’t a homeowner involved in the annual benefit for University High School’s financial aid program. “You get to showcase your ideas and dreams and

When hired by a good friend of a great client to update their Japanese-inspired single-story ranch-style house that was built in 1962, designer Lauren Geremia knew she would say yes after seeing the garden. “The garden and the grounds were mature, with huge blossoming trees, feeling both naturally w

Designing a space in a showcase house can be both thrilling and overwhelming. More thrilling as it gives designers the opportunity to display a much deeper level of creativity and drama than what most residential clients might allow. When selected to rethink the kitchen inside the 2024 San Francisco

The motor court highlights the contrast between the home’s shou sugi ban–clad top and the white plaster exterior of the ground level, which connects it to the home’s existing glass-walled pavilion. Photos by Roger Davies.A prospective client found a property located in the heart of L.A.’s legendary

MEM Interiors turns a traditional Craftsman into a warm, refreshed home for a neighborhood friendIn the entry, the bench is from EQ3 and the rug is by Marin Rugs. Photos by R. Brad Knipstein.“The design concept for this specific project was about leveraging trust and creating a balanced and timeless

Alloi designs a minimalistic retreat where a Neonatal doctor in Southern California can escape Wagoya House features natural materials, including Douglas fir windows and doors that connect to the landscape. The steel and glass façade, custom vertical wood siding, smooth trowel stucco, board form lan

Interior designer Lauren Waters brings her signature warmth and love of art to a modern home In the dining room, the floor lamp is by Noguchi and the custom dining chairs are from Vintola Studio. The rug is from Mehraban. John Daniel Powers; styling by Austin WhittleOne of the more challenging part

An empty nester couple lean on Amy A. Alper and Arterra Landscape Architects to build their forever home in SonomaIn the entry, the Heston console is by RH Heston, the Marlow mirror is also from RH. Photos by Adam Potts.“Working with the timeless elements of architecture—space, light, texture, rhyth

Studio Ganz brings high-end boutique hotel style to the waterPhoto by R. Brad Knipstein“I love working with clients who challenge conventional ideas of luxury,” says Sondra Ganz, of San Francisco-based Studio Ganz. Ganz combines the simplicity and functionality of Northern California with the statem

Marmol Radziner‘s makeover of a century-old home uncovers its hidden beauty and graceIn the primary sitting room, Pierre Augustine Rose’s sofa and ottoman, found at Invisible Collection, sit atop an Amara handwoven rug from Amara. An Axel Einar Hjorth desk, from Hostler Burrows is paired with Le Cor

What started as a styling job, turned into a complete transformation by Kress JackIn the living room, a vintage concrete coffee table that was found on 1stDibs sits under a pendant from Arteriors. The vessels on the mantle are from Ink + Porcelain and the leather accent chairs were found at Four Han