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 parts

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

A sprawling Sonoma oasis offers a quiet luxury—and a contrast from city lifeA pair of 60-inch dome lights procured from March in San Francisco illuminate the great room, which is outfitted with Sonoma sofas and TWG-designed leather ottomans for Hildebrand Furniture. Photos by Roger Davies.The Wisema

Interior designer Kelly Hinchman brings California style to South Carolina’s LowcountryAlligators by Mario Lopez Torres slither along a floor checkerboarded in wood inset with oyster shell tabby tiles, based on a traditional Lowcountry product that mixes oyster shells into concrete. Photos by Mali A

In Idaho, a home deeply tied to its landscape also nods to California and the joys of summerThe living room is appointed with a vintage Paolo Buffa armchair from Obsolete, a DLC-ID custom sectional covered in a Pierre Frey pattern, a coffee table from Black Creek Mercantile & Trading Co. and an Arte

Lauren Nelson Design works with a builder in Ross to help bring his dream home to life Photos by Stephanie Russo.“Lauren Nelson Design is an interior design studio in San Anselmo, which is just a stone’s throw from this home in Ross,” says founder and principal designer Lauren Nelson about a home sh

A far-flung vacation home offers a Bay Area family the ultimate indoor-outdoor escapeExterior (from above, with ocean in the distance): The 5,600-square-foot indoor-outdoor residence is situated on two beachfront acres on the northern shore of Fiji’s Vomo Island. Photos by Sean Fennessy.Although Fij

Bunsa Studio infuses an Aspen retreat with modern mountain styleA custom live-edge wall-mounted storage designed by Bunsa Studio that was made by Black Bar Designs hangs below a Floris Wubben mirror found at The Future Perfect. Photos by Nicole Franzen.In the serene foothills of Aspen, where the sun

Inspired by Palm Springs’ Rat Pack era, interior designer Raili Clasen conjures up a retreat in Rancho Mirage for her favorite clientsA custom sectional sofa fabricated by Community MFG. is ideal for reading, watching television or hanging out and enjoying the view over the pool. It’s paired with La

Hanomoco ignores neutral trends and embraces a colorful direction inside this Northern California homeThe sitting room is covered in a moody China Silk wave, Patina Finish wallpaper by Scalamandre. The Solid Ultimo Forest Silk Area Rug from Holly Hunt was found at Kneedler Fauchere. The wall sconces

JSF Design works with Antolini to adorn a desert home in rare stoneFlorentine created multiple seating areas in the kitchen for effortless entertaining. Photos by Erik Kruk.“Our mission was clear, to transcend conventional boundaries and strike the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetic

Terra Ferma Landscapes Design and TRG Architects dream up the ultimate California backyard Photos by Alyssa Sayas“Our design philosophy stems from a desire to work closely with our clients by listening to their desires and then executing a plan in the best way possible onto the site and surrounding

DLC-ID swiftly infuses a bachelor pad with color and characterPast the kitchen, a mohair sectional by Flexform rests under a charcoal raven by Eric Nash. The curtain fabric is by Coraggio Textiles and the jute and wool rug is from Mansour Modern. In the foreground, a rare pair of Reinaldo Leiro and

Holly A. Kopman steers a San Francisco family’s home through a decade of change via strong design choices and a timeless sense of stylePhoto by R Bradley KnipsteinThe wingback chairs, upholstered in a blue velvet, are from Lee. A chandelier from Arteriors dangles over a custom live edge teak dining

Office of Matter founder Carolyn de Agosto finds comfort in a mid-century, wood-clad homeAgosto embraced mid-century style with a vintage bench and shag rug found at Farnsworth Modern. Photos by Marcus Hanschen.“When we first walk into a space, we take into account the location, the history and styl

Tim Clarke Design infuses a ground-up build with simple, natural styleIn the entry, the rug is by Mallayer. Photos by Noah Webb.“I believe that interiors provide a new kind of wellness where ease, comfort and beauty come together to make people feel better within the space,” says Tim Clarke, founder

Interior designer Cathie Hong reimagines a family home for a new generationPhotos by Margaret Austin Photography In the family room, a sectional from Hay and a coffee table from Sun at Six sit on a rug found at Revival RugsInheriting the family home can be a double-edged sword. How do you turn it in