Shady Pines Cabin in the California Sierras / McElroy Architecture
When we found this 800 square foot cabin in the California Sierras it had been well-loved since the early 1960s with most finishes and interior spaces left unchanged.
California
With its diverse landscapes and progressive design culture, California has long been a fertile ground for innovative architecture and interior design. From coastal retreats in Malibu to desert homes in Joshua Tree and modern residences in Los Angeles and San Francisco, these projects reflect a deep connection to climate, light, and lifestyle.
Explore all architecture and interior design projects from California published on HomeWorldDesign—spaces that blend function, creativity, and the spirit of the West Coast.
Truckee Mountain Retreat by CleverHomes
The project represents the leading edge of technical, offsite modular construction, hybridized with a pre-fabricated steel frame assembly, which creates the large open spaces.
Sonoma Hilltop New Residence / Klopf Architecture
Inspired by another mid-century modern home the client owned, this new residence represents a much larger 21st-century version built into the gently sloping hillside to take advantage of the sprawling hilltop views of the Sonoma valley.
Atlas Peak Modern / Wade Design Architects
This contemporary retreat set high atop Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak appellation, embodies modern sensibility and forward thinking in its living functionality, while connecting with its unique landscape.
ABP Capital Office, California / Studio Blitz
These core values were the driving influences behind Blitz’s interior design of the financial company’s headquarters in Encinitas, CA. The office design leverages the building’s proximity to the beach and presents clients and staff with an open,…
Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Urgent Care Clinic / Abramson Architects
As Cedars-Sinai expands to meet needs in neighborhoods across Los Angeles, the academic non-profit healthcare organization has partnered with Abramson Architects with the goal of providing clinics that match the scale, aesthetic and character of each unique…
Bar Moruno, Los Angeles / Studio UNLTD
Located along a pedestrian strip in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, Bar Moruno draws inspiration from the owner’s passion for Spanish tapas culture and old-world bodegas.
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty, a boutique architecture and interior design practice based in Oakland and Sonoma, California, has built a reputation for its sophisticated, integrated design process and modern aesthetics with projects across California and the Western United States.
AutoCamp Yosemite / Anacapa Architecture
AutoCamp opened its third location in Yosemite, California in June 2019. The innovative hospitality brand has redefined alternative lodging by blending the traditional outdoor experience of camping with the service and design of a boutique hotel.