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Interior Designer Jon de la Cruz on How Form Meets Function in Restaurant and Residential Design

Jon de la Cruz behind chair, Photo credit Laura Reoch of September Days
by Christina Mueller
3 weeks ago
A Carrara marble fireplace surround adds an elegant, classic touch to the living room.

Down to the Details: A Modern Addition Blends Seamlessly With a Victorian Home in Larkspur

by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Alanna Hale
October 1, 2025
round fire table

Stylish Items to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space

by Andy Sand
March 1, 2025
Spanish Stunner, Kitchen

Spanish Stunner: A Builder’s New Home in Ross Features an Earthy Palette and Authentic Details

by Lotus Abrams, Photography by Stephanie Russo
February 25, 2025

Shifting the View: A Weekend Home in Stinson Beach Prioritizes Both Panoramic Vistas and Privacy

Beyond the understated façade of this home lies stunning views of the Bolinas Lagoon and coastal range.
by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Joe Fletcher
October 31, 2024
Marin Home, San Rafael

The Long Game: A San Rafael Renovation Gives New Life to a Family Home

by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Paul Dyer, Styling by Yedda Morrison
October 31, 2024
Marin Home, Larkspur

A Budget-Friendly “California Modern” Makeover of a Larkspur Home

by Lotus Abrams I Photos Jessica Brydson
October 17, 2024
Garrison Pendant, Arhaus

5 White Decor Accessories for a Clean, Bright Look

by Lisa Boquiren
September 12, 2024
Ripple from Coexiste

5 Home Design Accessories Crafted in the U.S.A.

by Lisa Boquiren
July 17, 2024

California Dreamin': A Mill Valley Home is Remodeled to Reflect the Owners’ Love for the Golden State

California Dreamin Kitchen
by Lotus Abrams, Photography by Stephanie Russo
July 17, 2024
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Bay Area Painter Draws on Film, Fame and Fine Detail for His Solo Exhibition, "Icons"
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by Ashley 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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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
Downtown San Jose’s new all-day dining destination Downtown San Jose’s new all-day dining destination, Poppy & Claro, serves up locally driven, seasonal fare alongside coffee, California wines and beers, craft cocktails and nonalcoholic refreshers. The counter service restaurant and bar is the first dining concept from Silicon Valley real estate firm Jay Paul Company, known for creating innovative workspaces. Conceived by architecture and interiors firm Cass Calder Smith, the casually stylish aesthetic features poppy-orange hues, custom oak furniture, local claro walnut millwork and Heath Ceramics tiles. Original artwork throughout includes works by Sharon Paster, Rodrigo Franzao and Jay Kelly, whose California bear mural crafted from vintage magazines commissioned specifically for the space pays homage to the state’s history and spirit. ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 Michelle Pattee photographer #spacesmagazine #newspaces #sanjoserestaurants #restaurantdesign #interiordesign
After 20-plus years of family life in their Novato After 20-plus years of family life in their Novato home, Leigh and Greg Nikolaieff were ready for a refresh. They had purchased the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 2,100-square-foot home in 1999 before it was even built in a subdivision in Novato, choosing many of the finishes themselves, but the interiors had become dated and worn over the years. “When our kids went to college, we decided we wanted to stay in our home as empty nesters, but we wanted to update it to reflect our life together going forward,” Leigh says. What started out as a simple refresh of the finishes in the bathrooms, kitchen and flooring, however, soon expanded in scope as the Nikolaieffs identified additional opportunities for improvement. A wall cut the kitchen and dining area off from the living room. Soffits in the kitchen limited the cabinetry space and made the room look smaller. And an oversize fireplace hearth monopolized valuable floor space in the living room. Read the full story in bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @daviddlivingston 🛋️ Interior design: @florencelivingstoninteriors 🧰 Construction: Peter Brandelius, @pbdesignbuild #spacesmagazine #interiordesign #homeremodel #homerenovation #emptynesters #marincounty #novato
Palisociety’s expanding bed and breakfast brand, L Palisociety’s expanding bed and breakfast brand, Le Petit Pali, has opened a new location in Napa Valley’s St. Helena. Spread over nearly three acres, the wine country resort encompasses 24 guest rooms, five private guest cottages with fireplaces, a garden bar and a pool deck. The residential-inspired main house includes a sunny breakfast room overlooking the surrounding vineyards, where guests are served a complimentary breakfast with Taittinger champagne. Like at Paliosociety’s other properties, brand founder Avi Brosh and his design team furnished each space with a bespoke mix of custom, vintage and curated furnishings. Details like decorative Hermès plates, brass lighting, wallpapered ceilings, plaid and striped textiles, and patterned café curtains set against a backdrop of dark green and cream painted walls create a lushly layered aesthetic. Beyond good looks, in-room amenities like warm cookies, Diptyque bath products, hot water bottles and Grind espresso machines provide a touch of luxury. ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 Courtesy of Paliosociety #spacesmagazine #newspaces #sthelena #hoteldesign
The historic bell tower of what is now the La Bahi The historic bell tower of what is now the La Bahia Hotel & Spa has stood an iconic symbol on Santa Cruz’s beachfront for nearly a century, dating back to when architect and UC Berkeley professor William C. Hays first conceived the property as an oceanfront apartment and hotel complex. Meticulously restored, the bell tower now blends harmoniously with the new luxury hotel’s Spanish-Mediterranean design by interior design firm ForrestPerkins. Located mere steps away from the wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the hotel encompasses 155 guestrooms and suites featuring unobstructed ocean views, Nespresso Coffee Machines, Frette bathrobes and hand-painted headboards. Also onsite are four different culinary destinations ranging from fine dining to a poolside lounge and a spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a sauna overlooking Monterey Bay, two steam rooms and a rooftop deck. ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 Courtesy of La Bahia Hotel & Spa #spacesmagazine #newspaces #santacruz #hoteldesign
The magic of this home is in the details ✨ “How d The magic of this home is in the details ✨ “How do you make a modern addition appear like it’s always been part of a 1910 Victorian? ‘Magic and fairy dust,’ laughs Rebekah Zaveloff, cofounder and creative director of Imparfait Design Studio, who recently put her skills to the test when renovating a Larkspur home set into the foothills of Mount Tamalpais.  In reality, Zaveloff accomplished the feat by applying meticulous attention to the detail, adding authentic architectural features to the new spaces while restoring Victorian-era charm to the original portion of the home. ‘I love making additions and remodels look like they’ve always been there,’ Zaveloff says.” Read the full story in bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @alannahale 📐 Architecture: @polskyperlsteinarchitects 🛋️ Interior design: @imparfaitdesignstudio 🧰 Construction: SLM Builders 🌳 Landscape Architecture: @imprintsgardens #spacesmagazine #victorianhouse #homeremodel #victorianremodel #marinhome #larkspur
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