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.
This Eichler house remodel falls squarely into the ‘minimal modern design meets disco’ camp. The project took focus as a result of the collaboration between architect, interior decorator and a supremely passionate owner.
Edmonds + Lee Architects have designed Cube Residence, a 3-story house located in San Francisco, California. Description by Edmonds + Lee: Located in the Noe Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco with commanding views of the surrounding neighborhood,
On a steep downhill lot, we attained the rare opportunity to design this new ground-up house in San Francisco; taking advantage of its vertical arrangement to achieve both intimacy and generosity.
Cordilleras House, located in the heart of California’s Wine Country, showcases the transformation of a classic eastside Sonoma property into a modern farmhouse with striking style. Designed by San Francisco-based firm Postcard Properties, the redesign embraces both…
In the picturesque setting of Marin County, architect Barbara Shands has designed the San Anselmo House, a personal project tailored for her family. Situated on a sloping site, this 2,450 square foot residence cleverly utilizes its hillside…
Built in the 50s, this fisherman’s cottage has been recently completely renovated and modernized by Architects Magnus. This kind of cottage was very popular early last century in fishing communities throughout coastal San Diego. Dolphin Place cottage
Project: Grandview House Architects: ras-a studio Structural Engineering: Eric McCullum General Contractor: Dave Valenzuela Location: Manhattan Beach, California Photography: Chang Kyun Kim Grandview House is a family home designed by ras-a studio, located in Manhattan Beach. Description
In Plein Air House is a traditional Tuscan villa transformed by Ken Linsteadt Architects into a modern country house. In Plein Air House is located in Sonoma, California. Description by Ken Linsteadt Architects: Turning an eye to
The CASK house opens to the south and sits close to grade minimizing the inside-outside transition. Covered terraces and porches provide the appropriate solar shading and expand the living area for the modest house during the many…
