A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
A professional couple decided to move to Palo Alto so the wife would have an easier commute to her new job at a Fortune 500 tech firm. But that meant giving up the early-1900s craftsman home in Berkeley they adored, the house where they had raised their children. “It was very hard to leave,” the […]
“This is a special house,” says interior designer Devon Wegman of the stately North Center home that Savane Properties built for a professional couple with 3 young children. Indeed, located on a double corner lot where two smaller homes once stood, the home lives large, boasting spacious, light-filled rooms that flow into one another and […]
Over the past few years, sustainable design has gone from “nice-to-have” to “must-have,” according to many interior designers. These five furniture and lighting pieces reflect how things are changing for the better, from recycled fabrics and responsibly sourced wood to 3D printing that removes the need for overseas shipping and resale programs that keep furniture […]
For years, Robbie and Lindsay Everest admired the late-19th-century greystone townhomes with original stained-glass windows across the street from their condo in Chicago’s Old Town Triangle. In addition to their curb appeal, the historic dwellings shared a beautifully landscaped, gated alley—no cars allowed—where children played, and adults broke bread at communal tables. “It’s a […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us. Many people view their homes as simply utilitarian — the kitchen is for cooking, and the bedroom is for sleeping. But it’s time we think about the home as a respite, maximizing its potential […]
When Lily and Alex Wang bought a 1950s ranch in near-original condition, they knew they were in for significant renovations. The layout wasn’t ideal for their family of 5 (plus a poodle puppy named Truffle), but they fell in love with the remnants of a Japanese garden — which also badly needed a refresh — […]
The widespread depression and anxiety wrought by the pandemic inspired San Carlos resident Leslie Matteucci to study Reiki, a method of channeling energy to balance the chakra system and promote wellbeing. It wasn’t long before she launched her own business, Ravenwood Reiki. “I knew that people would need healing and connection,” she says. When […]
Our homes are a sign of the times, and many today look different than they did just a couple of years ago. During the pandemic, Marin families, like many across the country, began redesigning their homes for staying home — creating makeshift offices and study areas and revamping their outdoor spaces in lieu of traveling. Home […]
