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An Architect’s Dream Kitchen Channels SoCal’s Laid-Back Vibes With a Fusion of Homey Materials
Eric Olsen layered lustrous finishes with warm wood surfaces to create an inviting space for friends and family.
Budget Breakdown: A SoCal Couple Revamp Their Fixer-Upper For $63K
Not afraid to get their hands dirty, a creative couple on a budget transformed their Mission Viejo bungalow into a chic abode for...
This Secluded SoCal Residence Makes a Grand Statement on a Sloping Site
Known as the Bridge Residence, this private home embraces a steep site to optimize privacy, solar orientation, and uninterrupted...
An Architect’s Light-Filled Home Is Tailored to the Scale of a SoCal Neighborhood
A California architect designs a home for his growing family that seamlessly fits into the neighborhood—and boasts an outdoor...
My House: Interior Designer Melissa Young's SoCal Desert Hacienda
Melissa Young, founder of interior design firm, My Studio ID, invites us inside her luxe desert getaway—complete with teepee,...
An Extra Large Neutra Home With Sweeping SoCal Views Lists For $4.1M
The Rados House is one of the largest Neutra-designed residences in the United States.
A Renovated Cliff May–Designed Home in a Historic SoCal Enclave Asks $1.5M
The 1954 residence in Long Beach’s Rancho Estates is all about indoor/outdoor living.
Case Study Architect Whitney R. Smith’s SoCal Residence Lists for $2.35M
The landmarked home and studio in Pasadena was Smith’s principal residence throughout most of his career.
These 11 Modern Homes in Southern California Offer an Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle
Southern California often conjures up visions of sun, sand, and surf—but for the modernist, it also brings to mind midcentury...
A Spacious and Stylish Orange County Eichler With a Pool Seeks $1.25M
Imagine entertaining poolside in this midcentury gem.
Before & After: A Classic Beach Cottage in Dana Point Becomes a Stunning Family Home
Contemporary updates transform this classic SoCal beach cottage inside and out.
This Light-Filled Orange County Eichler Home Just Listed For $1.1M
A bright and beautifully updated SoCal Eichler house seeks a new owner.
“The Endless Summer” Director Bruce Brown’s Midcentury Home Lists For $2.14M
The renovated home pays respect to its midcentury roots and SoCal surf culture.
If You Love Scandi Design and SoCal Sunshine, This L.A. Home Is for You
Built this year by Swedish firm Jordens Arkitekter, the $2.4M property is wrapped in timber from top to bottom, inside and out.
Casa Study House #1
Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
An Updated Orange County Eichler Hits the Market at $1M
With a welcoming central atrium, this warm and inviting Orange County Eichler radiates the feeling of entering a hidden gem.
Grab This Orange County Eichler For $1M
Hitting the market at $1,000,000, this classic Eichler in Orange County, California, is priced to move.
An Updated Eichler With an Indoor-Outdoor Master Bath Seeks $1.15M
Experience indoor-outdoor living to the fullest in this midcentury classic.
A Midcentury California Ranch by Cliff May Is Listed For $720K
With four outdoor living spaces, this prefab Cliff May abode is perfect for large-scale entertaining.
This SoCal Midcentury by a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Just Hit the Market for the First Time
Designed by Frederick Liebhardt, the immaculately preserved Charles Dupont Residence is a ’60s time capsule seeking $6.3M.
Singer Melanie Martinez Lists Her Storybook SoCal Cottage for $2.9M
The Normandy-style 1970s residence is a slice of the French countryside, just minutes from downtown L.A.
In SoCal, a Midcentury Time Capsule With Tree House Vibes Seeks $1.9M
David Alexman built the Pasadena property as his personal residence in 1966—and nearly all of its original finishes are intact.
Before & After: A SoCal Surfer’s Choppy Kitchen Catches a New Wave
Designer Lisa Carolla streamlines her space for post-beach bites, communal cooking, and everyday living in Encinitas.
Amazon Joins Forces With Plant Prefab, a Smart Housing Startup
Amazon's Alexa Fund invests in Plant Prefab, a start-up specializing in the sustainable construction of prefab homes.
A New Build for a Young Southern California Family Is All About Playful Pairings
Massive concrete pendants and an organic blend of Texas limestone, board-formed concrete, and cedar are only some of the...
Two Side-by-Side SoCal Homes Designed by Clifton Jones Jr. Seek $1.4M
Dating back to 1963, each lightly updated unit comes with walls of glass, 1,200 square feet of living space, and a central...
A 1965 Craig Ellwood Home With an Original Koi Pond Is Restored in Los Angeles
Woods + Dangaran’s exacting restoration of the Moore House captures the spirit of California modernism.
Take a Peek at These 30 Architects’ Private Homes
Being your own client comes with its own challenges and rewards.
My House: Actress Jamie Chung’s Effortlessly Cool Atlanta Loft
Actress Jamie Chung invites us to her new loft in a historic cotton factory in Atlanta, which, with the help of Decorist, has...
5 Fantastic Home Renovations in California That Cost Less Than $200K
Here’s what five enterprising homeowners in the Golden State did with budgets ranging from $63,000 to $196,000.
17 Kick-Ass Campers and Trailers You Can Rent From $45 a Night
From funky desert outposts to road-ready rentals, these camper vans and trailers are geared for adventure.
My House: Architect Ester Bruzkus’s Irresistibly Playful Berlin Loft
Ester Bruzkus works her magic on a top-floor apartment in Prenzlauer Berg, going all out with colors, textures, and materials.
Cutting Up a Mini Loft in Los Angeles
Los Angeles–based architecture firm Tag Front faces the future of downtown living with an apartment that melds the compactness of...
My House: Fiber Artist Erin Barrett’s ’70s Ranch-Style Fixer-Upper in South Carolina
Fiber artist Erin Barrett gives us a tour of the home she and her husband—Band of Horses drummer Creighton Barrett—lovingly...
A Case Study Architect’s Ultimate Modernist Sample Gets Remastered by a DJ
Edward Killingworth’s 1957 Opdahl House in Long Beach, California, had fallen into ruin when a musician with a passion for...
For $3.4M, This Redondo Beach Home Comes With Ocean Views and an Elevator
Immerse yourself in the SoCal lifestyle with this coastal gem.
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