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Oakland Aesthetics
Perfectly content in San Francisco, the Pfeiffers couldn't help falling in love with a charming mid-century house, across the Bay...
Grab This Updated Midcentury Home in Oakland For $799K
This thoughtfully remodeled midcentury in the Bay Area won't be on the market for long.
This Bold Tiny Home Blends The Best of Traditional and Contemporary Aesthetics
The RACV tiny home showcases how to live efficiently, sustainably, and stylishly in just over 200 square feet.
A Dreamy Midcentury in Oakland Is Seeking a New Owner For $1.4M
Grab this wood-clad 1963 midcentury home with stunning South Bay views before it's too late.
A Sunny, Updated Eichler in Oakland Just Listed for $1.3M
Oakland’s Sequoyah Hills neighborhood holds the city’s only Eichler tract—and it’s one of the smallest in the Bay Area.
This Pristine Eichler in Oakland, California, Just Fetched $2.2 Million
Designed by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, the 1965 twin-gable home went for well over its asking price.
A Cane Chair Takes Pride of Place in a West Oakland Plant Shop
Kalu Gebreyohannes and J’Maica Roxanne of Blk Girls Green House share why they find the chair both powerful and beautiful.
A Remodeled Ranch-Style Home in Oakland Gains Both Space and Midcentury Charisma
In the Bay Area, a 1950s low-rise home is adapted over time to meet its owner’s lifestyle at every turn.
My House: Amid a Pandemic, a Restaurateur Rebuilds Her Career and Life in Oakland
Sequoia Del Hoyo leaves the beloved diner she helped open to launch a Mediterranean-inspired meal delivery service, testing...
Catch ‘The World of Charles and Ray Eames’ at the End of its Tour in Oakland
After an acclaimed, three-year tour, The World of Charles and Ray Eames exhibit lands at the Oakland Museum of California,...
Spend Your Days Working From Home in This Handsomely Renovated Oakland Loft for $1.2M
Designed by pioneering live/work architect Tom Dolan, the open residence features a floating staircase and a street-level...
The Oakland Home Where “Mother” of Mother’s Cookies Once Lived Asks $1.4M
Its current owners have since renovated the 1920s Spanish-style residence to include vibrantly colored tile, top-notch...
Before & After: Another A. Quincy Jones Eichler Is Returned to its Former Glory in Oakland
A designer couple restored and are now ready to part ways with this midcentury home for $1.55M.
The Ramen Shop in Oakland
Nestled in the foodie-friendly neighborhood of North Oakland is a far cry from the ramen that you’ve come to know throughout your...
Creative Re-Use in Oakland
Stephen Shoup is the kind of person to see potential in things that others might miss.
7 Surprising Shelving Ideas For the Creative Organizer
These unusual examples of unique shelving treatments prove that you can successfully marry functional storage with artful design.
A Bay Area Eichler With a Streamlined Facade Asks $1.15M
This Claude Oakland-designed residence in Oakland, California, offers everything you could ask for in an Eichler.
Modern Victorian House Preservation in Oakland
Mike McDonald, an Oakland, California–based builder, faced a common problem for Bay Area homeowners: an aesthetically pleasing,...
Ford + Ching Comes to Oakland
It’s been a busy few months for Willard Ford and Andrea Ching.
A Bay Area Eichler With a Backyard Casita Lists For $1.2M
Designed by Claude Oakland, this OKC-63 model Eichler is defined by its massive, open-air atrium.
Simple, Concrete-and-Steel Fire Pit in Oakland
A fire pit adds a sophisticated touch to a home with a history.
Before & After: They Gave Their “Telescoping” Oakland Bungalow an Eye-Opening Renovation
Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in the city’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design...
An Updated Eichler With an Indoor-Outdoor Master Bath Seeks $1.15M
Experience indoor-outdoor living to the fullest in this midcentury classic.
This Meticulously Restored Eichler in the Bay Area Could Be Yours for $1.25M
Designed by architect Claude Oakland in 1963, the model home in Concord, California, features a classic pitched roof and a...
A Bay Area Eichler Home With a Greenery-Filled Atrium Lists For $850K
A well-preserved Eichler in Concord, California, hits the market for the first time in over 50 years.
Q&A: Walter Hood’s Vision for Renewing Neglected Urban Spaces
The celebrated Oakland artist and designer wants policymakers to reinvest in written-off neighborhoods.
10 Quirky and Stylish Vacation Rentals in Portugal
Experience the cheerful and intriguing aesthetics of Portuguese design for yourself at one of these holiday rentals.
A Space-Age Eichler in Walnut Creek Just Listed For $1.6M
This circa-1969 Claude Oakland-designed Eichler has all the modern feels.
The Base Cabin Has Everything You Need for Life on the Open Road
This adventure-ready tiny home blends trailer functionality with A-frame cabin aesthetics.
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CA
The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
This Knockout Midcentury in the Bay Area Will Run You $1.9M
Designed by acclaimed Bay Area architect Joseph Esherick, this magnificent midcentury modern in Oakland, California, communes...
This Dreamy Japanese Abode Is Part Greenhouse
In the city of Maebashi in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture, an extraordinary home features a solarium for the owner's plants.
Mighty Buildings Makes Stylish, 3D-Printed Prefabs Starting at $115K
An Oakland startup combines prefab design and 3D printing to create cost-saving backyard homes.
These New LED Bulbs Combine Vintage Looks With Smart Energy Efficiency
Exposed filaments have never looked as good as with these modern, dimmable options.
Budget Breakdown: A Bay Area Warehouse Becomes a Live/Work Space for $124K
A producer and community organizer converts a run-down warehouse in Oakland into her dream house for $124,093.
Should Animals Act as Decor?
We want to know your stance on decorating and furnishing a home with animals.
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