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by Laura Hine
July 23, 2021


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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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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, 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 ✨ “H 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
A modern retreat with rural charm ✨ Set amid 13 A modern retreat with rural charm ✨ Set amid 13 acres in Novato, this ADU by Fergus Garber Architects balances rural charm with refined modernity. Its standing seam metal roof, wraparound porch, warm wood floors and vintage-inspired details echo the character of the neighboring century-old farmhouse, creating a serene extension of the land and its history. Read full story in bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @ethanherrington 📐 Architecture: Dan Garber of @fergusgarber 🌳 Landscape: Roth/LaMotte Landscape Architecture 🛋️ Interior design: Peter Dolkas of @studiodorion #SpacesMagazine #Architecture #DesignInspiration #ModernFarmhouse #Novato #BayAreaDesign #HomeDesign
Nestled in Mill Valley, this 1925-era home has bee Nestled in Mill Valley, this 1925-era home has been thoughtfully reimagined. Vintage-inspired details, like botanical wallpapers, rich wood tones and timeless craftsmanship, honor its historic roots, while modern updates make it warm, functional and unmistakably current. Read the full story in bio 🔗 🛋️ Interior design: @cmnaturaldesigns 🖼️ Styling: @yeddamorrison 📷 @aaronleitz  #SpacesMagazine #MillValleyHome #1920sDesign #HistoricHome #ModernMeetsClassic #CaliforniaDesign
Which vanity is your favorite?🪞 Comment down b Which vanity is your favorite?🪞 Comment down below! 📷 October 2023, Douglas Friedman 📷 March 2025, Stephanie Russo 📷 April 2025, Brad Knipstein 📷 January 2024, Leslie Williamson 📷 April 2023, Thomas Kuoh 📷 December 24, Paul Dyer 📷 July 2025, Brad Knipstein 📷 July 2024, Megan Bayley 📷 Aug 2024, Stephanie Russo 📷 April 2024, Adam Potts 📷 June 2025, Vivian Johnson #spacesmag #spacesmagazine #vanity#homedecor #marincounty
Which do you prefer, the interior or exterior of t Which do you prefer, the interior or exterior of this home in Healdsburg? 🌳 After their second home in Wine Country succumbed to the Kincade fire, the Battle family rebuilt it with the vision of once again welcoming family and friends. How'd they do? Full story in bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @adampottsphoto 📐 Architecture: WA Design Architects 🛋️ Interior design: Nomadika Design Studio 🧰 Builder: @nordbysignaturehomes #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #healdsburghomes #healdsburg #interiordesign #landscapedesign
This century-old Spanish-style cottage takes on a This century-old Spanish-style cottage takes on a new life as a modern family retreat ✨ Architect Chris Parlette transformed his family’s San Anselmo home with a two-story addition, pocketing glass doors and a seamless connection to the outdoors — a reminder of how great design can elevate everyday living. Read more in bio 🔗 ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @adampottsphoto 📐 Architecture: @holderparlette 🧰 Construction: Carlos Cux #spacesmag #marincounty #sananselmo #marinhome #architecture #homerenovation
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