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Hidden Home Design of Private Pleasures

This hidden home design by Sebastian Mariscal Studio has a lot to offer, but to fully appreciate it you have to have an “in.” Surrounded by a wall, the Southern California house offers unmatched privacy and a hidden paradise behind its seemingly impenetrable enclosure. The charred-cedar fence was built to accommodate the boughs of an existing pine tree. Once in, a large koi pond welcomes residents and guests, boasting a footbridge offering access into the Japanese style house design. A ... Continue >

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Modern Low Maintenance House, California Vacation Retreat

Here’s a modern low maintenance house, and our idea of a dream home! This northern California house designed by Marmol Radziner is a prefab cottage for weekend rest and relaxation, getting back to basics with low-maintenance and easily replaceable materials like concrete floors and metal siding. A 70-ft. covered porch offers outdoor entertaining areas for alfresco living in any weather. Beyond the entrance, a sprawling outdoor lounge area sits comfortable beneath a curtain shade, furnished with comfortable yet stylish chairs ... Continue >

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Small Studio House Plans in California Forest

This small studio house plan was a labor of love, and became a sweet retreat for the couple who clearly put their heart and soul into the design. This small California house design is an inspiring studio space for homeowners architect Sarah Deeds of Deeds Design and carpenter John McBride, who together designed and built this 120-sq.-ft. book nook in the woods. Surrounded by trees and wild yet thoughtful landscaping, this wood clad house is right at home here. This ... Continue >

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Contemporary Eclectic Home in Los Angeles

This contemporary eclectic home designed by Los Angeles-based architects Techentin Buckingham Architecture has its own unique brand of style that caught our attention. The main floor of the house sits level with the surrounding treetops, surrounded by the lush landscaping that becomes an integral part of this design. But because of the nearby neighbors, living areas were arranged as individual boxes with strategically placed windows, offering light and views without sacrificing privacy. This cool California house in Los Feliz has ... Continue >

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Clean, Green California House Design

Check out this clean, green California house design, the aptly named Caterpillar House designed by Feldman Architecture. This ranch style home stretches along a grassy hilltop in a linear plan that maximizes the views. And this California house indeed has a deep connection to nature, from the inside out. Earth excavated to make way for the home was actually used in constructing its walls. The glass-enclosed main floor invites natural light and views in, while just outside, a sheltered outdoor ... Continue >

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