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June 2025

Made to Last: A Fire Resistant ADU With an Old World Aesthetic in Fairfax

Exterior of the Calders’ ADU in Fairfax, with stairs leading to the patio, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a backyard swimming pool.
by Lotus Abrams | Photos by David Duncan Livingston, Construction Photos by Nick and Sylvia Calder
May 1, 2025
A modern two-story home with cream siding and black accents, surrounded by greenery and featuring a welcoming front yard with outdoor seating and a firepit.

A Mill Valley Home Remodeled for Family, Friends and Community

by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Thomas Kuoh, Styling by Allegra Hsiao
May 1, 2025
Heather Sandy Hebert and Chase Reynolds Ewald stand side by side smiling at the camera, with waves crashing behind them on a sunny California beach.

Marin Designers Share the Inspiring Stories Behind 18 Coastal Homes in Their New Book, "California Coastal"

by Lotus Abrams
May 1, 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
by Lotus Abrams | Photos by Leslie Williamson


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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
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
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