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Your 101 Guide to Holiday Happenings in Orange County This December
‘Tis the Season for Boat Parades, Light Shows and a Winter Wonderlands! Everything is ho, ho, ho and lights aglow in Orange County this holiday season! We may be biased, but there’s nothing better than a California Christmas. From oceanfr...
12 Elegant Christmas Decorating Ideas for a Classy Holiday Home
November 11, 2022 Festive or chic? You can have both with elegant Christmas decorating ideas! Plus, adding a little seasonal spice to your interior will make your home feel more celebratory too! Here’s how to get into the holiday spirit ...
Barn Living
For the extension, Bureau Fraai decided to extend the current old barn next to the farmhouse. While the existing barn was built from bricks and ceramic roof tiles, the façade and roof of the extension are made of black pre-weathered tita...
4 UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY TRENDS TO TRY THIS SEASON
Cozy textures, refined patterns, and refreshing colors offer a new way to give your home a festive facelift. BY A.J. HANLEY PUBLISHED: NOV 21, 2022 The holidays are rapidly approaching—and o...
9 Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Projects
By ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated on 10/31/22 Reviewed by DEANE BIERMEIER BanksPhotos / E+ / Getty Images When you are ready to start a new home improvement project, take a look at environmentally friendly...
4 SoCal Itineraries for Every Type of Holiday Traveler—#1 Is a Festive Carlsbad Staycation!
JACLYN KEAGY AND MARY CAROL FITZGERALD NOVEMBER 27, 2022 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share on Instagram Share on YouTube Share on E...
Watch the 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade at These Holiday Hotspots
Whether you prefer dining at a restaurant, hanging on a boat with friends or casually strolling through town, we know all the best spots to watch this year’s 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Dine, boat or park at these local favor...
How to Make Your Home Smarter Without Compromising Design
The latest in home tech both complements and celebrates your style. Text by Stacey McLachlan Presented by Level With every new device that enters the market to make our life easier, more efficient, or more automated, it...
How The Stahl House Became A Home
September 15, 2022 Written By Abigail Bloom And Photography By Courtesy Of Chronicle Books The Stahl House is known widely as an architectural marvel. It’s a beautiful centerpiece nestled in the Hollywood Hills. Four walls completely ...
A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles
Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades. Text by Aileen Kwun Located in the Pacific Palisades, the original structure (left) had been virtually untouc...
A Dark Serpentine Structure Works as a Surprisingly Airy Family Home
Though the building, located outside of Mexico City, might seem brutal at first, its emphasis on and integration with nature hides in the underbelly. Text by Natalia Torija Nieto Photos by Luis Garvan
The House That Helped Build the Modern Psychedelics Movement
Rick Doblin started the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies from the Arcturus, the home he built in the Florida suburbs in the 1970s. Decades later, its story speaks to the lengths we’ll go to reach ourselves, and each other...
Modern Custom Farmhouse
Project posted by Julie Marcigliano Location Atlanta, Georgia Built by Sheehan Built Homes www.sheehanbuilthomes.com Buil...
INTERIOR TRENDS | The Wabi-Sabi design philosophy
The wabi-sabi design will be a big trend also for 2022, and we predicted this exactly four years ago There have been a lot of philosophy trends on the radar that incorporate a way of living as well as design and aesthetic for your ho...
20 Faux Fireplace Ideas to Warm Up Your Space
WRITTEN BY SHIVANI VYAS Published on Aug 30, 2022 KATIE LECLERCQ Dreaming of cozying up to a fireplace but don't have the budget or floor plan to add a real one? You're...
13 Orange County Happy Hour Spots That’ll Help You Forget It’s Only Monday
Spice Up Your Weeknights With These Stellar Local Happy Hours Dining in Orange County can get a little pricey, especially when stunning oceanfront views are included, but there’s a little thing called happy hour that every type of person l...
Best smart home deals in September 2022
By Louis Ramirez published August 31, 2022 From smart plugs to home security kits, give your home a digital upgrade without breaking the bank. Today's smart home deals can help you digitize...
Step Inside 6 Midcentury-Modern Homes in California That Are Undeniably Enviable
By Rachel Davies August 11, 2022 Photo: Sam Frost; Styling: Michael Reynolds Palm trees and Pacific Ocean views aside, California’s spectacular midcentury-modern homes are one of its most memorable sights...
The Walter Church Residence (1938-41) by builder, Reuben C. Haas
Content Contributor: Keith York The Walter Church Residence (1938-41) by builder, Reuben C. Haas was reportedly built months after Haas built the Campbell House in Point Loma by architect Frank L. Hope from plans th...
Craig Ellwood – Making LA (and a piece of San Diego) Modern
Craig Ellwood (April 22, 1922 – May 30, 1992), known as the “California Mies van der Rohe” was an influential Los Angeles-based modernist architect whose career spanned the early 1950s through the mid-1970s. Self-taught as an architect...
The best smart locks for a keyless home
While traditional lock-and-key systems have improved over time, the basic mechanism hasn’t really changed since the first lock was invented more than a thousand years ago: A piece of metal that is just the right shape pushes pins inside a loc...
The Only Orange County Brunch Guide You’ll Need
Brunch: It’s What Sundays Are For Sunny Southern California skies are the perfect backdrop for everyone’s favorite weekend warrior activity: brunching. Whether enjoying bottomless mimosas, savory Benedicts or piles of pancakes, there are...
5 Patio Cover Ideas for When You Just Can’t With the 90-Plus-Degree Days Anymore
If you prefer not to soak up too many rays while dining or lounging outside, why not consider adding a patio cover to your setup? It can serve as a sun shield while giving you the opportunity to add personal style to a backyard. Just take your ...
Elemental House
On a rural hillside property encircled by fern-carpeted woods with breathtaking Green Mountain views, owners of the Elemental House envisioned a home enveloped by nature where they could relax with family and friends-- a place uncomplicated, el...
What Are Eichler Homes and Why Do People Love Them?
Eichler houses, found throughout Northern and Southern California (and even outside of New York City), are some of the most celebrated tract residences in the United States. Built by a company founded by Bronx-born Joseph L. Eichler (1900-1974)...
12 Waterfront Restaurants in Orange County With Unforgettable Views
It’s Not Backed By Science, But We’re Pretty Sure Food Tastes Better With Ocean Views Obviously, the beach is one of the best parts about California. The fact that we are able to dine just steps from the ocean, with breathtaking views of...
10 Smart Home Trends This Year
When Smart House aired on Disney Channel in 1999, it was a massive stretch of the imagination; while smart home technology has thankfully not tried to take over as anyone’s mother, it has come a long way. New technologies for homes have reall...
15 Midcentury Modern Décor and Design Ideas
While many design trends come and go, the midcentury modern style is well-entrenched in today's design vocabulary. What Is Midcentury Modern Style? Midcentury modern style is a style of interior design characterized by a contemporary, s...
The Unsung Story of Eichler Homes and How They Helped Integrate American Neighborhoods
Joseph Eichler not only defined the middle-class home of the midcentury period, but also worked to dismantle racist housing policies. Joseph Eichler’s name is synonymous with the stylish, midcentury homes that his development company b...
Story – A Mid-Century Modern Oasis Overlooks the Pacific in Old Del Mar
Built in 1953 as the James & Lydia Phillips residence, the owners and their architect partnered with Union Steel Company to create a Mid-Century Modern oasis overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Located in the heart of Old Del Mar on a cov...
A Centuries-Old “Floating Farmhouse” Lists for $2.9M in the Catskills
The 3,400-square-foot home in Eldred, New York—originally featured in Dwell in 2012—is seeking a new owner after an extensive remodel by self-taught designer Tom Givone. Property Details: Location: 1 Marcel 4 Road, Eldred, New York...
Before & After: A Timeworn Midcentury Home Gets a Reverent Renovation
Original Article Published by dwell Text by Melissa Dalton SHED Architecture + Design preserves the character of a 1959 dwelling in Washington while streamlining the plan, enlarging the kitchen, and building out a kids’ “lair.” ...
The Tasteful Renovation of a 1950’s Award Winner
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home April 6, 2022 Text by Bercy Chen Studio Foothill Residence is a tasteful renovation and addition of a mid-century modern home in Austin, Texas. The home was originally built in 1953 and ...
The Best Smart Locks for 2022
Original Article Published by PCMag May 19, 2022 Smart locks are secure, easy to install, and let you conveniently control who can access your home. These are the best connected locks we've tested. A smart lock is arguably the most impor...
Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
Original Article Published by TechHive May 25, 2022 A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you. Affordable, easy...
9 Outdoor Cinemas in SoCal That Take the Big Screen to a Whole New Level
Original Article Published by Locale Magazine August 3, 2021 From Rooftop Hangs to Seaside Showings, These Outdoor Theaters Are Totally Epic One 2020 trend we’re not ready to bid adieu to? Outdoor cinemas, of course! As Californian...
Explore California! Here’s 7 Distanced and Secluded Destinations to Visit This Year
Original Article Published by Locale Magazine April 19, 2021 Disconnect, Relax and Revel in Nature's Beauty One thing we can all agree on is this: we can't wait to travel. Whether it's hopping on a plane to fly across the world or em...
An Instagram Ad Led This Brooklyn Dad to Affordable DTC Kitchen Cabinets
Original Article Published by Domino March 28, 2022 After weeks of research and quotes of $20,000. South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, duplex. But a burst pipe changed all that. In April 2021, a massive flood took out seven apartments in h...
More Than 36% of People Plan to Spend Their Tax Returns on This Type of Renovation
Original Article Published by Domino April 5, 2022 Here are three ideas to get you started. RACHEL CRAVEN TEXTILES AT HOME IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAURE JOLIET FOR DOMINO MAGAZINE 2017. We're finally at the end of ...
Wall-to-Wall Built-Ins Hide All the Utilitarian Odds and Ends in This Garage-Turned-Gym
Original Article Published by Domino Mar 26, 2022 It’s 400 square feet of fitness bliss. It was going to take more than a Peloton nook to satisfy the home gym needs of Remi Ishizuka, a Los Angeles–based wellness influencer an...
A Ranch-Style Residence From Denver’s 1954 Parade of Homes Lists for $519K
Original Article Published by dwell April 5, 2022 Text by Sarah Buder Photos by Atom Stevens Photography The single-level dwelling is one of three models built by Carey Construction Co. in which local builders display new and remodeled...
A Midcentury Inspired Rainforest Haven
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home March 29, 2022 Text by Annie Price Broken Head Studio, by Harley Graham Architects, is located behind the sand dune near the headland at Broken Head, NSW, Australia. The midcentury in...
This Sustainable Home Pays Homage to The Midcentury Modern Aesthetics
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home JULY 29, 2021 Featured in architectural magazines and designed by Soheil Nakshab, this sustainable home does not only pay homage to midcentury modern aesthetics but is also a LEED Certified...
A Midcentury Modern Sanctuary: The Twin Gable House by A. Quincy Jones & Frederick Emmons
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home JULY 15, 2020 Located in Sunnyvale, CA, a quiet residential community in Silicon Valley, the Twin Gable House is a thoroughly updated Eichler Home originally designed by A. Quincy Jones and...
An Eichler Home in Palo Alto, Stays True to Its Original Design
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home OCTOBER 17, 2018 In the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club of California, the gorgeous Eichler home lies off the beaten path. Embodying an iconic midcentury modern style, the beautiful home ...
Splashes of Cerulean Cap Off a Gorgeous Eichler Renovation by Klopf
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home JANUARY 22, 2018 Joseph Eichler homes are always a pleasure to behold. Located in the San Mateo Highlands, California, this one was recently updated and expanded by Klopf Architecture, in colla...
Rustic Retreat with Midcentury Vibes and Unlimited Dramatic Views
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 Nestled in the thick of California hillsides, this iconic Palm Springs’ Smoke Tree Retreat offers peace and quiet from the nearby developed city center. Designed by Swi...
The Only Orange County Brunch Guide You’ll Need
Original Article Published by Locale by TAYLOR GORSKI AND JORDAN NISHKIAN DECEMBER 1, 2021 Brunch: It’s What Sundays Are For Sunny Southern California skies are a perfect backdrop to everyone’s favorite weekend warrior activity: brunch...
This Sustainable Home Pays Homage to The Midcentury Modern Aesthetics
Original Article Published by Mid Century Home JULY 29, 2021 This mountain retreat was designed to bridge two worlds with natural ease. The clients, an active family of five, had been coming to a rental cabin on this lake for years...
5 MCM Outdoor Fireplaces To Light Up Your Nights
Original article published by Atomic Ranch October 10, 2021 Jolene Nolte Whether you live in a temperate climate or a four-season one, it’s still a great time to huddle around an outdoor fireplace with loved ones and...
18 Kitchen Gadgets That Will Look Good on Your Countertop
Elevate your home cooking game with these sleek culinary staples. Text by Grace Bernard Original article published by Dwell Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or a takeout champ, these helpful kitchen appliances will revam...
Plugged-In Parenting: Expert Advice and the Latest Wave of Devices
Original article published in Dwell Text by Margaret Rhodes Photos by Jamie Chung We gathered a list of new gadgetry for growing families and organized it around common threads—from security to creativity. We also spoke with the creators ...
Your 2022 Dream House Features This Exterior Color for the Second Year in a Row
Plus punchy wallpaper in the smallest of rooms. By Kate McGregor Original Article Published in Domino DIONEL FISHER After almost two years of getting very intimate with the pros and cons of our spaces, renters and homeowners alike s...
Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat / Jeremy Levine Design
Original Article Published by Arch Daily Text description provided by the architects. Much consideration was put into determining the best location and orientation for the house. It was sited on relatively flat land to avoid grading, whic...
Northwood ADU Dwelling / T+E+A+M
Original article published by Arch Daily Text description provided by the architects. T+E+A+M, one of the American Midwest’s top-rising architecture firms, has Northwood ADU, one of the first accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be bu...
Wonderland Park Residence / Assembledge+
Original article published by Arch Daily Nestled in the hills of the Laurel Canyon, The Wonderland Park Residence is situated within an enclave of mid-century residences from which it draws its inspiration. Originally a ranch house built in ...Sean & Denise McEvoy, Newport Beach
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