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5 Expert Design Tips for Elevated Outdoor Living Spaces

A cozy patio featuring a fire pit surrounded by a comfortable couch for relaxation and social gatherings.
by Carrie Ruehlman
2 weeks ago
A monochrome entryway with a wooden bench against the wall and a basket placed nearby.

How to Create a Serene Entryway That Sets the Tone for a Zen Home

by Ashley Bess Lane
December 22, 2025


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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 Lane
An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
An Innovative ADU Studio Enhances a Craftsman in Mill Valley
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On the site of a former ranch house in the Los Alt On the site of a former ranch house in the Los Altos Hills, a tailored farmhouse-style residence now serves as a hub for gatherings of family and friends. Conceived by architect Catharine Fergus Garber and her team at Fergus Garber Architects, including architect Sneha Avargerimath, the taupe stucco-clad structure is crowned by a gray standing seam metal roof and features multiple zones for entertaining, both in the expansive, lofty great room and outside around the pool. Tour this home in our bio 🔗 ✍️ @anh_minh 📷 @dyerphoto and @adampottsphoto 📐 Architecture: @fergusgarber 🧰 Construction: Von Clemm Construction 🛋️ Interior design: @studiojyo 🌳 Landscape architecture: @collinjonesstudio #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #hometransformation #sonoma #homedesign #interiordesign
Your dream kitchen, MATERIALIZED Led by principal Your dream kitchen, MATERIALIZED Led by principal designer Naomi Dresser, Fig St. Design is celebrated for interiors rooted in thoughtful details, timeless materials and everyday livability. This kitchen transforms practical surfaces into a space that feels layered, warm and effortlessly functional. A sculptural brass hood, rich green cabinetry and porcelain Arabescato Corchia countertops from @allnaturalstone come together to create a true heart of the home designed for morning rituals, shared meals and all the moments in between. 📷 @ellenvanessaphotography 🛋️ Designer: @fig.st.design 🧰 Builder: @jeffmyersconstruction #SPACESDesignerSpotlight #AllNaturalStone #KitchenDesign #ModernTraditional #TimelessInteriors #DesignerKitchen #NaturalStone #BayAreaDesign
Standing inside Austin Carrier and Alex Mutter-Rot Standing inside Austin Carrier and Alex Mutter-Rottmayer’s warm, inviting 1,200-square-foot Sonoma home, it’s hard to imagine its former life as a derelict, 1970s-era car barn with two dingy upstairs apartments. The couple completely gutted and re-envisioned the structure, combining the two upstairs apartments and transforming the lower level into an office and showroom for their businesses, Hommeboys Interiors, HOH Builders and furniture brand Haus of Hommeboys. View the transformation in our bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @adampottsphoto #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #hometransformation #sonoma #homedesign #interiordesign
When the Conners first stepped into this 1925 Span When the Conners first stepped into this 1925 Spanish revival home in San Francisco’s Sea Cliff neighborhood, they were hit with an strong sense of familiarity. 72 hours later, they made an offer. While the outside of the home held undeniable charm with a red tile roof, arched windows and a loft location overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, the inside told a less romantic story. That didn’t stop the Connors from falling in love. After more than 60 years with the same family, the house was in serious need of care—and the Conners were ready to give it new life. See how this Sea Cliff home was transformed. Link in bio. ✍️ Theresa Gonzalez 📷 @rbradleyphoto 📐 Architecture: @ckaarchitects 🧰 Construction: @mcnamaracontracting 🛋️ Interior design: @refinedinteriors.design 🌳 Landscape design: @green_o_rama #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #interiordesign #homeremodel #sanfranciscohomes #spanishstylehome
Tucked into the hills of Marin County, a striking Tucked into the hills of Marin County, a striking new residence deftly settles into its surroundings. San Francisco-based architect Andrew Mann designed the 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home for a local couple seeking a retreat that felt gracious, welcoming and deeply connected to its woodland setting. The hilltop property came with steep topography, sweeping valley views — and a rambling old vacation home, built in First Bay Tradition style in the 1890s for a San Francisco family. Even though the home didn’t meet the standards for historic preservation, Mann saved the oldest part of the house, with its steep rooflines and signature gables, while completely rebuilding the inside and expanding the footprint. “We essentially picked up the existing house, turned it and moved it to the edge of the ridge to optimize the quintessential California views and allow for additional outdoor space with a pool and pool house,” Mann says. “We kept the form and the character of the original structure, but we rebuilt it entirely to create something luxurious and elegant.” The resulting home feels at once grounded and light-filled, blending traditional wood gables and cedar siding with sleek metal finishes and rectangular shapes for a contemporary feel. ✍️ Carrie Ruehlman 📷 Joe Fletcher Photography, @joefletcherphoto 📐 Architecture: Andrew Mann, @andrewmannarchitecture 🛋️ Interior design: Antonio Martins, @antonio.martins.design 🌳 Landscape architecture: Strata Landscape Architecture, @stratainc Read full story in bio 🔗 #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #marinhomes #interiordesign #homeremodel
Step inside this stunning bathroom where @marshall Step inside this stunning bathroom where @marshall.interiors blends mid-century modern roots with contemporary warmth. Led by Karina Marshall, the studio is known for a deeply collaborative, future-forward approach—bridging the integrity of classic modernism with the way we live today. An Eichler and MCM specialist, Marshall Interiors brings refined innovation to both residential and commercial projects. For this home, they sourced materials from @allnaturalstone: a Honed terrazzo slab in Giove anchors the design, paired with handcrafted Pratt & Larson tile and layered finishes of walnut and brass creating spaces that feel expressive, intentional, and timeless. Your Dream Bathroom, Materialized. Looking for tile and stone for your next project? All Natural Stone has Northern California’s largest selection of stone and tile. Visit one of their convenient locations in Berkeley, Burlingame, San Jose, Dublin and see for yourself. 📷 @_chrisbraun_ 📐 Architecture: @blainearchitects 🧰 Builder: @modular_remodeling #SPACESMagazine #DesignerSpotlight #MarshallInteriors #MaterialMatters #MidCenturyModern #AllNaturalStone #InteriorInspo
The 2026 issue of SPACES Magazine has finally arri The 2026 issue of SPACES Magazine has finally arrived! This issue (our first dedicated SPACES print publication in six years!) champions exceptional Bay Area architecture and design that’s as functional as it is beautiful. Here's what's included ⬇️ 🏡 Gorgeous homes in Marin County, Sonoma, San Francisco and the Peninsula 🧰 Products, resources and expert tips to embellish your space 🛖 Stylish design destinations 📐 Makers, architects and industry pros who help bring incredible visions to life ➕ And much, much more! Read the digital issue in our bio 🔗 #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #magazinecover #magazine #interiordesign #bayareaarchitecture
James Yeun Leong Parry’s new restaurant in San Fra James Yeun Leong Parry’s new restaurant in San Francisco, the Happy Crane, celebrates the acclaimed chef’s Chinese heritage and English background with a menu rooted in tradition yet expressed through a modern lens. Dim sum and small plates are peppered with creative flavors like smoked figs, coppa and artichokes, while fresh seafood stars in “XO little fry king,” Parry’s take on a street-food mainstay typically prepared with dried seafood. The restaurant’s design also deftly marries old and new — an aesthetic crafted by Maria Wu of Studio Wu and architect Hallie Chen of CAHA Design. Highlights include a large, custom artwork by local artist Jesselle Sue that serves as a backdrop to a sleek seafoam banquette; a large-scale floral lantern that nods to classic paper lanterns in the private dining area, where pivoting white oak slats offer flexible privacy; and dark floral wallpaper that’s reminiscent of vintage cheongsam dresses adds a playful-yet-refined touch in the bathroom. ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @ekaterinaizmestieva #spacesmagazine #newspaces #sanfranciscorestaurants #restaurantdesign #interiordesign
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful ❄️ Here’s a fun look at some of the cozy (and unique) fireplaces we’ve featured on @spacesmag and @marinmagazine over the years 👉 📷 October 2023, Douglas Friedman 📷 April 2023, Thibault Cartier 📷 October 2025, Adam Potts 📷 June 2024, Sylvia Hardy 📷 January 2018, Matthew Millman 📷 October 2024, Jeff Zaruba 📷 January 2019, Paul Dyer 📷 January 2017, Eric Laignel #spacesmagazine #marinmagazine #fireplaces #interiordesign #cozyfireplace
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