Interior designer Carly Barba renovates a townhouse, creating a beautiful backdrop for her life that doubles as a showcase for her work The kitchen cabinets are washed in Sherwin William’s Prarie Grass. The hardware is Lee Valley’s Classic brass knobs. The custom banquette cushions were created by L

HSH Interiors and Laney LA customize a ski retreat with modernity and materiality The entry features a rug from Beni Rugs and a mirror from Last Ditch Designs. Photos by Stephanie Russo. High above the road at Northstar, carved into a steep Tahoe hillside, a contemporary mountain home quietly emerge

In Atherton, Christian Douglas Design demonstrates that living off the land is transcendent A radial reflecting pool edged with Juncus reeds and boulders becomes both an art piece and a water source, beneficial to wildlife; a serene welcome at the home’s entry. Photos courtesy of Christian Douglas D

Jeff Schlarb Design Studio transforms a Hillsborough home into a gallery for the future In the entry, a custom rug by Safar anchors the black doused architectural details and playful art collection. Photos by Christopher Stark. “Our clients are passionate collectors—of both art and sneakers—so we ap

Terremoto transmutes an overgrown Echo Park backyard into an oasis Natural timber steps flanked with custom landscape lights give the path to the pool a natural wilderness look and feel. Photos by Caitlin Atkinson. “Their backyard was a rambling ruin of a hillside garden, beautiful in its own way bu

Interior designer Coco Greenblum demonstrates her breadth of knowledge with the first project from her newly opened studio The sculpture garden showcases a rock sediment and resin sculpture by Marcus Bernardes, a bronze and spalted oak stand by James Naish and a plant purchased from Plant Provisions

Over the course of 25 years, a dream garden materializes Layered into a hillside on Belvedere Island, the 1912 house was in rough condition and its garden wild. Still, for Paul Vincent Wiseman, upon setting foot on the property 25 years ago, it was love at first sight. “I must live here,” he remembe

An iterative and collaborative approach yields a ‘special and timeless’ family home In the great room, the living area is appointed with Christophe Delcourt custom curved sofas and a hand-sculpted marble coffee table by Mathieu Lehanneur. Artwork by Pae White hangs above the custom fireplace mantle

Interior designer Peter Dunham animates a Hollywood Hills home Dunham covered the clients’ existing side chairs in a vintage African textile and added a handful of pieces from Hollywood at Home: the Hogan sofa, upholstered in Peter Dunham Textiles’ Old World Weavers Blue Woven cotton, the Porter arm

Michelle Boudreau takes cues from seminal modernist Albert Frey when reimagining a mid-centuryPalm Springs home he expanded decades later In the living room of the project—also a Feature Showhouse for Modernism Week in February 2025—Boudreau composed a calming yet lively scheme atop a custom Soukie

House of Honey’s magic touch transforms a dour chateau into a magical and inspiring castle where dreams take flight The foyer showcases an etched Noemi Kozikowska mirror, flanked by ceramic Soshiro Matsubara sconces, which hangs above a console by Jason Koharik. Photos by Michael Clifford Photograph

Kim Duensing of Kim Duensing Projects, a full service design firm, reimagines a stripped-down minimalist house in Palm Springs as a layered, warm and welcoming winter retreat for a Connecticut-based couple Photography by Chad Mellon. Styling by Heritage MercantileOriginal table and chairs from the F

Jeffery Neve Design Studio brings a dream to life for a family of six In the entry, the console is by RH. Photography by R. Brad Knipstein, styling by Jodi Blaine Moon. “I’m drawn to spaces that feel effortless—where form and function meet with a sense of calm. My approach blends modern restraint wi

A 1917 Craftsman in San Anselmo gets a whole new look, courtesy of Caitlin Jones Design, for a neighborhood native In the living room, the custom fireplace is covered in tile from Heath, the rug is from Marc Phillips and the coffee table was found at Una Malan. Photos by Aaron Letiz. “I began in des

Joseph Spierer Architects and Tim Clarke Design Studio reinterpret the magical style of the Pacific Northwest through a Southern California lens The entry features Bruno Moinard’ Suasa Dining Table. Photos by Noah Webb. “Rooted in a modern coastal interpretation of Pacific Northwest architecture, th

Nash Design Group restores a Tudor home with timeless beauty The living room is illuminated by a pair of chandeliers from Visual Comfort, the window treatment fabrics are by Weitzner and the fireplace refinishing is by Acento Finishes and Surfaces. Photos by Jessica Brydson Photography, styling by B

WA Design Architects helps a family rebuild an astounding estate after losing their home in the Kincaid fire Photos by Adam Potts, styling by Rachel Forslund. “My design philosophy emphasizes a strong connection between architecture and its natural context, creating spaces that are both emotionally

Form + Field weaves cultural references with architectural integrity to curate a contemporary California Craftsman for a young family in Berkeley The living room centers on a fireplace bookcase that features a mantle covered in tile from Inax Tile. A collection of ceramics above surround a sculpture

L+P Interiors helps longtime friends expand their home and hearts In the dining room a chandelier from Urban Electric Co. hangs above a table by Faithful Roots and a rug from Stark. The foyer wallpaper is by Calico. Photos by John Merkl. “Our approach is rooted in a process of storytelling that guid

Jessica Reynaud Design infuses a new build with old soul In the yellow-clad kitchen, the hardware is by Top Knobs and plumbing is by Waterworks. Photos by Jenna Peffley, Styling by Cate Geiger. “At Jessica Reynaud Design, our philosophy is rooted in an architectural and bespoke approach—embracing na