Collection by Ann Godin
A pathway winds between a pair of Japanese maples and a myrtle tree that dates to the home’s original construction. The floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders are by Fleetwood.
A pathway winds between a pair of Japanese maples and a myrtle tree that dates to the home’s original construction. The floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders are by Fleetwood.
“The atrium is the first place you enter,” says Leidner. “Traditionally, it’s a hardscaped area with some potted plants, but we wanted it to be more like a full garden, right in the middle of the house.”
“The atrium is the first place you enter,” says Leidner. “Traditionally, it’s a hardscaped area with some potted plants, but we wanted it to be more like a full garden, right in the middle of the house.”
A look inside one of the two bedrooms in one of the units.
A look inside one of the two bedrooms in one of the units.
The walls are thickened by closet storage on two sides, which also controls the interior temperature and dampens sound.
The walls are thickened by closet storage on two sides, which also controls the interior temperature and dampens sound.
The view from the bedroom into the living space. The double-sided joinery unit features a wardrobe and storage space.
The view from the bedroom into the living space. The double-sided joinery unit features a wardrobe and storage space.
Bright master bedroom, frames view
Bright master bedroom, frames view
Upstairs, clean, minimalist cabinets offer plenty of storage.
Upstairs, clean, minimalist cabinets offer plenty of storage.
The master bedroom extends into the former enclosed balcony with a wall of built-in, custom cabinets.
The master bedroom extends into the former enclosed balcony with a wall of built-in, custom cabinets.
A wall of sliding glass doors and clerestory windows frame striking views of Mt. San Jacinto. As part of the 2018 renovation, polished concrete floors were added throughout the interior.
A wall of sliding glass doors and clerestory windows frame striking views of Mt. San Jacinto. As part of the 2018 renovation, polished concrete floors were added throughout the interior.
Originally built in 1958, the single-story home sits on a corner lot in Palm Springs. Tall hedges afford privacy for the front and rear yards.
Originally built in 1958, the single-story home sits on a corner lot in Palm Springs. Tall hedges afford privacy for the front and rear yards.
Visitors experience the beauty of the courtyard upon entry as they step atop large pavers leading up to the wood deck.
Visitors experience the beauty of the courtyard upon entry as they step atop large pavers leading up to the wood deck.
Steps lead from the deck to a lush garden.
Steps lead from the deck to a lush garden.
A yellow facade adds character to this recently renovated 1961 home on a corner lot in the heart of Vista Las Palmas, another Alexander subdivision.
A yellow facade adds character to this recently renovated 1961 home on a corner lot in the heart of Vista Las Palmas, another Alexander subdivision.
In 1950, landscape architect Bill Davies tasked Canadian-born architect John Kewell to design his home in Silver Lake. The charming two-bedroom, one-bath house has been carefully maintained over the years, with minimal updates save for a bathroom remodel in 2014. This has allowed the original home’s connection to the outdoors and midcentury modern design to remain, along with its siting—it sits partly cantilevered off the hillside to take in stunning mountain and city views framed through massive panes of glass.
In 1950, landscape architect Bill Davies tasked Canadian-born architect John Kewell to design his home in Silver Lake. The charming two-bedroom, one-bath house has been carefully maintained over the years, with minimal updates save for a bathroom remodel in 2014. This has allowed the original home’s connection to the outdoors and midcentury modern design to remain, along with its siting—it sits partly cantilevered off the hillside to take in stunning mountain and city views framed through massive panes of glass.
Polished concrete floors, post-and-beam ceilings, and an open floor plan define this Krisel-designed Alexander home in Racquet Club Estates. The updated residence has a home theater, a newly renovated kitchen, and a private backyard with spectacular mountain views. It can be rented via HomeAway.
Polished concrete floors, post-and-beam ceilings, and an open floor plan define this Krisel-designed Alexander home in Racquet Club Estates. The updated residence has a home theater, a newly renovated kitchen, and a private backyard with spectacular mountain views. It can be rented via HomeAway.
A lush green lawn surrounds the sunken pool area, which is bordered by a stone retaining wall and hedges.
A lush green lawn surrounds the sunken pool area, which is bordered by a stone retaining wall and hedges.
Lush landscaping fills the backyard, which is planted with large native trees and fruit trees. A circular concrete patio and flower bed encircle the home.
Lush landscaping fills the backyard, which is planted with large native trees and fruit trees. A circular concrete patio and flower bed encircle the home.
The Aurora Orange front door makes a classic midcentury statement. Clad in vertically laid wooden slats, the exterior previews details found throughout the interior.
The Aurora Orange front door makes a classic midcentury statement. Clad in vertically laid wooden slats, the exterior previews details found throughout the interior.
Shaded by trees, this remodeled 1960s home in Ojai fits perfectly with the area’s laid-back vibe. The single-story home was carefully restored by its current owners to celebrate midcentury modern design.
Shaded by trees, this remodeled 1960s home in Ojai fits perfectly with the area’s laid-back vibe. The single-story home was carefully restored by its current owners to celebrate midcentury modern design.

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