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Homes and Real Estate

A Dark Interior Design Fantasy Takes Over a San Francisco Home

Fictional dungeons and dragons inspire real-life rooms In a San Francisco Victorian.

A Dark Interior Design Fantasy Takes Over a San Francisco Home
by Zahid Sardar | Photographs by Drew Kelly
June 26, 2019
A Dark Interior Design Fantasy Takes Over a San Francisco Home

A Dark Interior Design Fantasy Takes Over a San Francisco Home

Fictional dungeons and dragons inspire real-life rooms In a San Francisco Victorian.

by Zahid Sardar | Photographs by Drew Kelly
June 26, 2019
Two Professionals Take on a San Francisco Remodel

Two San Francisco Professionals Take on a Mission District Victorian Home Remodel

One couple’s perilous foray into the world of do-it-yourself design.

by Zahid Sardar
June 19, 2019
Two Professionals Take on a San Francisco Remodel

Two San Francisco Professionals Take on a Mission District Victorian Home Remodel

One couple’s perilous foray into the world of do-it-yourself design.

by Zahid Sardar
June 19, 2019

Contemporary Art Steals the Spotlight When a Designer Transforms a Dark Interior

For San Francisco interior designer Eche Martinez‘s client, who had lived in a somewhat dark home in a Spanish Revival-style 1927 building in San Francisco for decades, the problem was not how to move his traditional and eclectic antique furniture. He could live without most of it. “The challenge was to develop a new and […]

Contemporary Art Steals the Spotlight When a Designer Transforms a Dark Interior
by Reed Wright | Photographs by David Duncan Livingston
June 9, 2019
Contemporary Art Steals the Spotlight When a Designer Transforms a Dark Interior

Contemporary Art Steals the Spotlight When a Designer Transforms a Dark Interior

For San Francisco interior designer Eche Martinez‘s client, who had lived in a somewhat dark home in a Spanish Revival-style 1927 building in San Francisco for decades, the problem was not how to move his traditional and eclectic antique furniture. He could live without most of it. “The challenge was to develop a new and […]

by Reed Wright | Photographs by David Duncan Livingston
June 9, 2019
Navigating the Art and Science of Real Estate

Navigating the Art and Science of Real Estate

What in the world is going on with North Shore real estate? Is it a good time to buy or sell? Should I act now or wait? What should I do? If these are questions you are asking yourself, you are not alone. Real estate on the North Shore is complicated. Today, selling a house […]

by Paige Dooley, Compass | Sponsored
June 3, 2019
Tips for Preserving Your Home’s Exterior and Preventing Costly Repairs

4 Tips for Preserving Your Home’s Exterior and Preventing Costly Repairs

“It’s what’s inside that counts” is a good mantra for dealing with people, but when it comes to houses, the outside is just as important. Routine exterior maintenance makes a world of difference to a home’s look and quality, not to mention the homeowner’s wallet. Severe weather, sun exposure, and moisture buildup wreak havoc on […]

by Jeff Hester, a.k.a. “Professor Paint” | Sponsored
May 30, 2019
California Japanese Modernist Home

Look Inside This Stunning Japanese-Inspired Modernist Home in California

A local home showcases Japanese-inspired modernism.

by Zahid Sardar
May 23, 2019

A Seattle Tech Home in Napa Valley

A modern Napa house defies wine country and digital stereotypes and yet fits in.

St Helena Home, Napa, Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction
by Zahid Sardar
May 23, 2019
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