Nicole Gordon heads east to showcase her curatorial talents Gordon shared her passion for art by showcasing several works she has collected over the years at various flea markets and galleries. Photos by Elliott Fuerness. Set on the second floor of a vacant building overlooking Turtle Creek, this ye

KTG Design realizes a French Château-inspired mountain escape in Martis Camp In the great room, the chandeliers are by Bone Simple, the custom Mohair rug is from Kravet, the custom sectional is by PH Furniture and the coffee table is from Galerie Half. Photos by Stephanie Russo, styling by Rachel Fo

Cameron Design transforms a California ranch home in Northern California In the entry, the console is by Wisteria, the lamp is by Charlie West Lamps, the mirror is by Currey and Company and the sconce was sourced from RT Facts Design & Antiques. The wallpaper was found at Harbinger. Photography by K

Designer Michael Halpern and architect Nate Dalesio of Multitude Studio Architecture forge a creative collaboration that realizes a picturesque paradise The Marvin Ultimate Awning, Specialty Shape and Direct Glaze windows open up the entry. Photos courtesy of Marvin. When he saw an idyllic open mead

This Cow Hollow condominium, created by Julia Goodwin Design, reflects her client’s passions and interests Rafael Arana hand-painted the ombre mural that reaches around the room. The sectional, designed by Julia Goodwin Design, was custom made by Franciscan Interiors. The art above the sofa is by Ma

The opening of the 2026 Pasadena Showcase House for Arts heralds the true beginning of spring for Southern Californians. Now in it’s 61st year, and open now until May 17th, it’s a great way to combine a good time basking in good design—along with cocktails, crafts and culinary delights—with a good c

Verner Architects reconfigures a historic Tudor home in the Bay Area that once served a nearby estate Photos by Eric Rorer “Conceiving spaces is perhaps the quintessential skill of architects—the main reason we have some job security in this AI everything world—and a trait which has always come easi

Susie Novak of Susie Novak Interiors demonstrates how a thoughtful, considered updates can have as much impact as a full-scale gut renovation Photo by R Brad Knipstein  Layering is at the heart of Susie Novak’s design philosophy and it certainly informed the way she approached the reimagining of thi

Over the past decade, Benjamin McGriff ’s client—a philanthropist and art collector—had renovated his Mill Valley house, room by room. When it came time to address the kitchen, he enlisted the architect, who has offices in San Francisco and Brooklyn, as well as New York-based interior designer Drew

Interior designer Garance Rousseau works her magical on a historic Studio City home The front door’s stained glass window was designed by Rousseau and fabricated by David Scheid. Both the green tile and the wooden door are original to the house. The wall color is Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground. Photo b

Ricki Stevens Design realizes a modern home with old-world charm In the family room, the coffee table and ottomans are by Four Hands, the sofa and swivel chairs were custom made by RSD. The chandelier is by Currey + Co. and the sconces are by Mullan Lighting. Photos by Stephanie Russo. “We strive to

In this historic San Francisco home, Elena Calabrese Studio proves neutral rooms are not here to stay In the dining room a blend of deep navy Phillip Jeffries and Farrow & Ball paint set a moody tone. The table is by Maiden Home, the dining chairs are custom and the chandelier is by Visual Comfort.

Architect Scott Landry of Studio 101 Designs transforms a hillside home into a Hawaiian-inspired modern escape In the front hallway, a Marvin Ultimate Direct Gaze window frames the landscaping outside, forming a direct connection between the interior and exterior. Photos by 22 Waves/Yoni Goldberg. P

Eva Bradley Studio shapes a quiet refuge for busy clients in Sugar Bowl The chalet-style entrance. Photography by Aaron Bengochea, styling by Matador Studio. “The ‘Snow White’ residence was conceived as a deliberate retreat from the homeowners’ fast-paced, urban lifestyle. More than a weekend home,

“My design philosophy is rooted in creating environments that feel deeply personal, livable and with a sense of history, which is so important with new builds and new modern homes,” says Heidi Kim on how she approaches her interior projects. “At the heart of my method is contrast: rich against raw,

With the intervention of Lidan Sfadia and Edward Grigoryan, a house in Tarzana gets a fairytale ending A custom made travertine table, woven dining chairs and accessories from Berber Imports in the breakfast nook. Photo by Nils Timm “Building a big, one-story home had always been a dream,” says Lida

After a 14-year hiatus, designer and showroom owner Geoffrey De Sousa decided it was time to return his talents to the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase. “I’m a huge fan of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase and have participated many times in the last 30 years,” De Sousa proclaims. “I feel

You could say that Mork-Ulnes Architects’ inaugural project in Hawaii was several decades in the making. The clients are a married couple; during the wife’s high school days, she was a foreign exchange student in Norway. In 2014, when it came time to renovate the couple’s home in San Francisco, they

Shialice Spatial Design carves warmth and intimacy out of a cavernous and cold Culver City house The landscaping is by Nectar Design. The indoor plants were purchased at Plant Daddies. Photography by Natasha Lee. While the young family loved their lively, family-friendly Culver City neighborhood and

By the time Matthew Leverone of Leverone Design was engaged for the interior design of a repeat client’s guesthouse in Hawaii, the two had been working together for well over a decade. “Sometimes we can even finish each other’s sentences,” he jokes. His eponymous San Francisco-based firm had previou