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Garden of Plenty: An Ornamental Oasis in San Rafael

Homeowners Boris and Sydney Chen (pictured with their dogs, Jojo and Ziggy)
by Lotus Abrams | Photography by Monica May Design & Mark Romero
April 10, 2026
Sunlit garden path lined with tall hedges and terracotta pots of vibrant pink and white tulips.

It's Bloom Season at Filoli: Garden Inspiration & Outdoor Finds

by Lisa Boquiren
March 20, 2026
The Octagon House is now the Jose Moya del Pino Library.

Living History: The Story of the Marin Art & Garden Center

by david-weinstein
June 28, 2025
round fire table

Stylish Items to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space

by Andy Sand
March 1, 2025

Forage and Feast: Edible and Ornamental Plants Cohabitate in Landscape Designer Christian Douglas’ San Rafael Garden

Christian Douglas in his garden
by Lotus Abrams, Photography by Sasha Gulish
October 24, 2024
greenhouse exterior

Tomatoes, Passion Flowers, Kumquats and More: It's Spring Year-Round at this Tudor Home with a Bespoke Victorian Greenhouse

by Pamela Dittmer McKuen
April 7, 2022

10 Gorgeous Home Design Books That Belong on Your Holiday Shopping List

by Pamela Dittmer McKuen
November 22, 2021

3 Experts Share Their Best Tips for Maximizing Your Outdoor Spaces

by Liz Logan
June 25, 2021
crab tree farm 1

Peek Inside Some of the Best Private Gardens in the Midwest

by Liz Logan
May 6, 2021

How to Create a Hotel-like Landscape in Your Backyard

by Tate Gunnerson
July 1, 2020
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Bay Area Painter Draws on Film, Fame and Fine Detail for His Solo Exhibition, "Icons"
Bay Area Painter Draws on Film, Fame and Fine Detail for His Solo Exhibition, "Icons"
by Ashley Bess Lane
An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Leslie Williamson


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An empty nest prompted a couple in Mill Valley to An empty nest prompted a couple in Mill Valley to search for a home to spend the next stage of their lives in — a place to both relax together and entertain friends and family. A 1920s-era, 2,700-square-foot home in Fairfax on an acre property overlooking the Mt. Tamalpais watershed was in need of a renovation, but they could see the potential. Read the full renovation story in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams 📷 Adam Rouse 📐 Architect: Richardson Pribuss Architects 🛋️ Interior Design: MADE Design Co. 🧰 Construction: McGuire & Sons 🌳 Landscape Design: The Land Collaborative #spacesmagazine #marinmagazine #marinhomes #fairfax #homerenovation #emptynesters
This spring marked the start of a new era for icon This spring marked the start of a new era for iconic Cliff May-designed Robert Mondavi Winery, which has undergone a thoughtful transformation led by architecture firm Aidlin Darling Design and landscape architecture firm Surfacedesign. Established in 1966 by Robert Mondavi, the midcentury Oakville landmark is defined by its distinctive arch and tower. Over time, however, the property underwent a number of haphazard expansions that left the campus disconnected from the surrounding landscape and To Kalon vineyard. After restoring the winery’s signature arch and tower, the team designed an adjacent structure with an inverted gable canopy to house the hospitality spaces: a series of indoor and outdoor tasting environments, terraces, a reception bar, a retail shop and a courtyard oriented toward the vineyard. A new culinary building includes an indoor-outdoor veranda that frames views of the winery’s culinary gardens. The winery’s original south wing was restored to reflect Cliff May’s residential sensibility, while the north wing was fully reimagined to support state-of-the-art wine production facilities, as well as private tasting rooms and interactive experiences. Throughout, interior furnishings were designed by San Francisco-based firm BAMO. Landscaping upgrades include the new To Kalon Bowl, an oak-framed amphitheater with views of the Mayacamas Mountains. A series of terraces, gardens and vineyard-facing spaces are planted with native and adapted Mediterranean plants, keeping sustainability top-of-mind. Many of the winery’s original elements were also preserved and reused during the project. Hand-painted tiles by Margrit Mondavi were reinstalled; artwork from the family’s collection was used throughout the hospitality spaces; oak tank staves were reworked into doors, wall systems and ceilings; and salvaged timber was integrated into displays and landscape elements. 📍 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville 📷 Adam Potts and Adam Rouse ✍️ Lotus Abrams #spacesmagazine #robertmondavi #newspaces #architecture
When their family started to grow, this Atherton c When their family started to grow, this Atherton couple knew it was time to reimagine their 1960s-era weekend home on the Belvedere Lagoon. Working with Kimberly Oxford, the goal was to keep the bungalow’s midcentury bones intact while creating a warm, livable retreat built for baby showers, sleepovers and everything in between. “It’s such a livable home where everyone feels welcome,” Oxford says. Read the full story in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams 📷 Adam Potts 🛋️ Interior design: Kimberly Oxford Interiors 🧰 Construction: Hackman Construction 🌳 Landscape design: Alexis Woods Landscape Design #SPACESMagazine #MarinMagazine #Belvedere #HomeRenovation #MarinHomes
After losing their home to the Northern California After losing their home to the Northern California wildfires, Shane Keck and Jamie Keck-Crozat started over with a new home in the hills of Santa Rosa. The result is a light-filled retreat with sweeping views, easy indoor-outdoor living and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends. Read the full story in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams 📷 Adam Potts 📐 Architect: Bassenian Lagoni Architects 🛋️ Interior design: Kimberly Oxford Interiors 🌳 Landscape design: Merge Studio 🧰 Construction: Schalich Brothers Construction #SPACESMagazine #HomeDesign #CaliforniaHomes #OutdoorLiving
When Londoners Peri and Michael moved to San Franc When Londoners Peri and Michael moved to San Francisco in 2014, they brought with them a deep appreciation for historical architecture. Having lived in a Regency-Victorian apartment in London, they knew they wanted to find a traditional townhome with the bedrooms upstairs, a formal dining room and unmistakable period character.  Eventually in 2019, they found a three-bedroom Edwardian townhouse built in 1900. Located in Pacific Heights, it had great bones, tons of charm and a generous backyard. As is often the case with older homes, the 2,700-square-foot house was laid out in ways that didn’t quite work for modern family life.  Read how they renovated it in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Theresa Gonzalez 📷 Christopher Stark 📐 Architect: Megan Rae Hannon of Rae & Heath Architects 🛋️ Interior design: Hana Mattingly of Innen Studio 🧰 Builder: DKG Construction 🖼️ Stylist: Tiffany Blaylock of Matador Studio #spacesmagazine #pacificheights #sanfranciscohomes #homerenovation
Maja Kristin spent nearly a decade searching for h Maja Kristin spent nearly a decade searching for her “last” home to downsize from a 7,200-square-foot Mediterranean estate in Marin County when she discovered a midcentury “treehouse” with sweeping views of the bay and Mount Tamalpais. Her decision to make an offer wasn’t driven so much by the architecture as it was by the experience of walking into the home. “It felt like air,” Kristin says. “My previous home was very earthy — grounded and heavy. This one felt light and easy.” With expansive sightlines, abundant glass, and blurred boundaries between indoors and out, the hillside three-bedroom, three-story home offered the perfect blank slate for a new chapter in the life of the retired lawyer and philanthropist. Read the full renovation story in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams, @lotusabrams_writes 📷 Jonathan Mitchell, @jonathanmitchellphoto 🛋️ Interior & 🌳 landscape design: Kristi Will Interior Design, @kristiwill_design 🧰 Builders: MatPel Builders, @matpelbuilders #spacesmagazine #midcenturymodern #marinhomes
When the location is perfect, it's easy to see the When the location is perfect, it's easy to see the potential. That's exactly what drew these homeowners to a dated 1954 Kentfield residence. While the single-story home needed significant updates, its setting—and sweeping Mt. Tam views—made it an opportunity worth pursuing. Working with their design team, they added a second story, expanded the living space and transformed the house into a modern home designed to make the most of its surroundings. Take a look inside the transformation. Link in bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams 📷 Paul Dyer, @dyerphoto 📐 Architect: Kirley Architects, @kirleyarchitects 🛋️ Interior design: HKB Interior Design, @hkbinteriordesign 🌳 Landscape design: Girvin Associates, @girvinassociates 🧰 Construction: J&J Custom Builders #spacesmagazine #homerenovation #kentfield
And that’s a wrap on this year’s San Francisco Dec And that’s a wrap on this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase! We had the opportunity to talk to these amazing designers at the SPACES Magazine Decorator Showcase celebration earlier this month. Thanks for taking the time to share your favorite things about the rooms you created. Congratulations to everyone who played a part in putting this year’s showcase together 👏 We can’t wait to see what 2027 will bring! #spacesmagazine #sfdecoratorshowcase #interiordesign
A verdant outdoor oasis in the Terra Linda neighbo A verdant outdoor oasis in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael, Boris and Sydney Chen’s garden is lushly planted with more than 500 edible and ornamental plants and fruit trees. Boris, a hobbyist woodworker who works in the professional services industry, and Sydney, an ICU nurse and former professional horticulturist, undertook much of the property’s transformation themselves after moving to San Rafael from San Francisco a few years ago.  Learn about the transformation process in our bio 🔗 ✍️ Lotus Abrams 📷 Monica May & Mark Romero 🌳 Landscape architect: Steph Kawachi 🧰 Landscape construction: Gary Torney Landscaping Co #marinmagazine #spacesmagazine #garden #sanrafael
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