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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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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
A family’s forever home in Tiburon is renovated A family’s forever home in Tiburon is renovated for its next phase: empty nesting 🪹 For more than a decade, a family of four lived in the same house in Tiburon, but when the kids left for college, the parents decided it was time for a refresh. Read more in our bio 🔗 📷 @rbradleyphoto ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📐 Architecture: @castor.architecture 🛋️ Interior design: @jenniferwundrow 🧰 Construction: @n.charlesconstruction #spacesmagazine #tiburonhome #homerefresh #emptynesting #interiordesign
What happens when an interior designer finally get What happens when an interior designer finally gets to remodel her own home? 🏡 After renting in Mill Valley and San Rafael for more than 15 years and designing homes for countless clients, interior designer Kress Jack finally got the chance to remodel her own home when a fixer-upper in Mill Valley hit the market two years ago. “It was definitely a funky house, especially on the outside, but I was excited,” she recalls. Read more 🔗 in bio 📷 @rbradleyphoto ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 🛋️ Interior design: @kressjackathome 🧰 Construction: @buildritebayareainc #spacesmagazine #spacesmag #interiordesign #millvalley #remodel #marincountyhomes
Powered by the sun, this home seamlessly merges su Powered by the sun, this home seamlessly merges sustainability and style ☀️🌿 "A decade passed before Greg and Lucia were ready to remodel. As the couple began to explore the possibilities, however, their desire to prioritize sustainability grew, and the scope quickly expanded. They wanted to convert the property to all electric using solar power, harden the home against wildfires and reduce their carbon emissions overall." ✍️ @lotusabrams_writes 📷 @cesarrubiophotography Here's the team that made it happen 👏 ☀️ @casscaldersmith_ai 🌿 @westcoastprojectmanagement ☀️ Ann Edminster of Design AVEnues 🌿 @summittechnologygroup ☀️ @shadesofgreenla Full details in bio 🔗 Want to explore a sustainable remodel? Here are some resources from @climateonepod to help get you started: 🌱 @switchisonorg provides a comprehensive guide to electrifying homes, including incentives and contractor connections 🌱 @rewiringamerica focuses on advocacy and educational resources for electrifying homes 🌱 @bayren_official offers guidance on energy-saving home improvements, including available rebates and incentives 🌱 Homeintel analyzes individual energy usage patterns to provide customized energy-saving recommendations #marinmagazine #marincounty #sustainableliving #sustainablehome #solarenergy
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