More than the sum of its past

Weaving its architecture into the surrounding landscape, this Californian home is an immersive living experience

Thoughtful historical references helped to transform a 1950s infill house into a home that would serve as an artistic salon fit for modern family life

First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home

Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett

This Californian home built in the 1990s and reimagined by designer Sabah Mansoor aces the open and airy interiors that the state is celebrated for

The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character