Californian Homes

Melissa Young, founder of interior design firm, My Studio ID, invites us inside her luxe desert getaway—complete with teepee, endless textiles, and a VW dune buggy.

Grounded in the utopian Sea Ranch community, a modern vacation retreat has all the bones for blissful retirement living.

This new two-story home in Los Angeles blends Art Deco with a modern, minimalist edge.

Matt and Jen Monroe turn a tired 1951 midcentury house in Eagle Rock into a warm, contemporary home where they now live with their two daughters.

A well-preserved Eichler in Concord, California, hits the market for the first time in over 50 years.

The daily rituals and routines of an empty nest couple were the starting point for the redesign of the "House for...

Shielding against unwanted views, a sinuous perimeter wall in Atherton, California, focuses views on the sky and surrounding canopy.

Contemporary updates transform this classic SoCal beach cottage inside and out.

This classic midcentury home in Crestwood Hills has been beautifully restored—and it's now for sale.

Neutra alert: A midcentury modern time capsule just hit market for the first time ever.

A bright and beautifully updated SoCal Eichler house seeks a new owner.

As wildfires threaten the West, architects are developing more resilient homes that can withstand blazes. Could fire-resistant buildings be part of the solution?

Built by midcentury architect Albert P. Martin, this historic home comes with killer views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, not to mention an incredible 17,262-square-foot lot.

Butler Armsden Architects’ retooling of a Stinson Beach retreat allows one family to bask in the outdoors.

Dubbed the “House of Tomorrow” for its futuristic design, this midcentury-modern abode was once fit for The King of Rock ’n Roll.

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered atmosphere that showcases the owners’ antique...

Just 20 miles from San Francisco, nature and design merge in this masterfully sculpted, modern masterpiece.

Not afraid to get their hands dirty, a creative couple on a budget transformed their Mission Viejo bungalow into a chic abode for their growing family.

While this 1907 home might look similar to its Victorian neighbors, just wait until you see inside.

Perched high above the city, John Maniscalco’s Tank Hill Residence celebrates the dual experience of engaging with, as well as retreating from, urban life.

Located on one of the most coveted streets in Old Las Palmas, this renovated Palm Springs estate is a study in indoor/outdoor desert living.

This 1906 cabin, rich with Hollywood history, was recently restored by HGTV star Leanne Ford—and now the cozy bungalow is up for grabs.

In the ’60s, using only materials found on their 400-acre plot of forest in Mendocino County, Charles Bello and his wife built a sustainable ranch—including an undulating glass...

Pay a visit to the Bay Area’s Castro Valley to tour the sunny home and headquarters of women’s health and lifestyle coach, Joanne Encarnacion.

A couple’s handwritten note to renowned architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg results in an iconic Leviathan of a home in the Californian desert.

Field Architecture collaborates with Shawback Design to create a contemporary weekend retreat for a growing family in Napa Valley.

For this West Hollywood abode, designer Mandy Cheng was directed to create the “luxe version of Leonard Cohen in...

After a thorough renovation, American comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla has listed his Los Angeles family home.

Passive solar principles, indoor/outdoor living, and a “forever home” mindset are combined in this elegant, art-filled property in Northern California.

In the bustling Mission District, Windy Chien’s Victorian home bursts with creative energy.