A Wooded Retreat With Two Shingle-Clad Homes Seeks $1.7M in Carmel
On nearly three acres, two remodeled dwellings are enveloped by the bucolic setting of Central California.
Hollywood Star Kim Novak’s Dramatic Former Cliff House Hits the Market in Carmel, CA
Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.
10 Tiny Houses We Love
Tiny houses are spreading like proverbial wildfires across the world—and probably because it really just makes sense.
Bright Renovation of a 1970s Big Sur Home
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DIY Furniture Ideas for Modern Makers
DIY Furniture 2 offers instructions and inspiration for furniture making.
A Fire-Resistant Home on Tricky Terrain Taps Into the Power of Prefab
Packed with off-grid tech, the partially prefabricated Waterfall Residence soaks up stunning views of Carmel Valley.
Glass and Stone Combine to Dazzling Effect on California's Central Coast
In Clint Eastwood’s exclusive Tehama resort in Carmel, a crisp, contemporary home prioritizes indoor/outdoor living.
This $9M Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea Comes With Its Own Observation Deck
This seaside sanctuary of glass, wood, and metal seamlessly blends the natural world with modern materials.
Textured Bluestone Marries Minimalist Design in This Timeless Abode
Located on a corner site in Brighton, Australia, is a unique family home with harmonious transitions between interior and...
A Big Sur Home Sitting on a Former Gold Mine Just Listed For $2.25M
This off-grid home has mind-blowing panoramic views and a storied history.
A Meadow With Amenities
The owners of an airy woodland retreat can fit its caretaker in a pocket.
This $5.7M Cabin-Like Carmel Home Comes With a Slice of Paradise
Surrounded by soaring trees, the five-bedroom property includes a private waterfall, a creek, and access to Wildcat Beach.
A Day at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Car Show
Last week marked the annual Monterey Car Week, which was jam-packed with events, races, and competitions that would make anyone...
Artist Reinvents the Contemporary Art Experience
Sargam Griffin, a contemporary artist located in Healdsburg, California, is reinventing the art experience.
Peek Inside Betty White’s Longtime Beach Getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The wood-and-glass residence—now under contract for $7,950,000—features three levels that overlook the craggy Pacific coastline.
Own a Private Island With a Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House for $10M
Fifty miles north of New York City, a private island with a controversial home and guesthouse built from Frank Lloyd Wright’s...
These 7 Outdoor Pavilions Allow You to Connect With the Outdoors Comfortably
Step into these outdoor enclosures that provide picturesque views from all sides.
Renowned Artist Emile Norman’s Sensational Big Sur Home Lists for $2M
The handcrafted compound features the late artist’s mosaics, a funky solarium, and a grand organ.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Interact With the Landscape
Effortlessly blending into their surroundings, these modern homes pay homage to Mother Nature.
Watch: Two L.A. Brothers Nail the Secrets of Limewash Paint
The sibling owners of Portola perfect a limewash that gives walls the rich character of aged plaster.
This Stunning Home Hugs the Contours of an Oak-Covered Hill
An L-shaped abode in Monterey County, California, invites in sweeping valley views.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Connect With Mother Nature
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Big Sur: Going Coastal
It’s impossible to ignore nature in Big Sur.
A 1970s Bungalow Is Transformed Into a Breezy Beach House in California
Architect David Montalba creates an oceanfront hangout where an extended family can enjoy the sand as their living room.
How the Caterpillar House Set the Stage for Zendaya’s Secret Movie Filmed Under Lockdown
Filmed in an award-winning home by Feldman Architecture, “Malcolm & Marie” flips the script on warm California modernism.
Will 2023 Be the Year the Acclaimed Butterfly House Finds a New Owner?
Designed by Frank Wynkoop in 1951, the oceanfront Carmel home is back on the market—with a whopping $40M price tag.
A Midcentury Oasis Just Minutes From Downtown L.A. Seeks $1.7M
You’d never tell you were in suburbia in this 1940s home, which unfolds around a lush courtyard.
A California Retreat Has Walls Made Out of the Beach
Field Architecture harvested this sandcastle’s site to create panels that match the sparkling Carmel coast.
Focus on Feldman Architecture’s Environmentally-Conscious Homes
Meet the San Francisco architecture firm that is spreading the green gospel through thoughtful, collaborative work that champions...
Sustainable Retirement Home in Tune with California Landscape
A couple’s retirement home on a nature preserve in Carmel, California, emerges as a series of eco-conscious pavilions that rest...
Retirement Never Looked Better and More Sustainable
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Preview "The Modern Family" Video
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This Charming Kalamazoo Farmhouse Has a High-Tech Secret
The Three Peaks house blends a simpler way of life with modern conveniences.
Green Is in the Details
Carver + Schicketanz Architects’ eco-friendly renovation earned this mid-century-modern home LEED Platinum certification and...
A Bright Yellow Steel Home in Barcelona Breaks With Its Brick Neighbors
Adjacent buildings provided enough privacy for architecture firm March to incorporate lots of glass into the front and rear...

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