When asked to describe California’s decorating style, the word cool comes to mind. It’s true the Golden State has perfected the art of creating effortless and easygoing interiors, but there’s so much more to it. The land of new beginnings bursts with creativity from esteemed craftsmen constantly reinventing the wheel and challenging how we view design.
Even more admirable, California decorators, creators, and tastemakers understand the historic importance of place, paying homage to the landscape around them and the makers who came before them. Only in California can you enter a room that feels so grounded yet still brimming with innovation. In a love letter to the Golden State, we’re looking back at 18 extraordinary homes and gardens from the VERANDA archives that truly celebrate California’s legendary style.
VICTORIA PEARSON
This Mary McDonald–Designed Pebble Beach Château Redefines Modern Livability
The tour-de-force decorator embarks on a wholesale brightening of a grand manse, infusing it with gracious patina.
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Theatrical Flair in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles Home Makes a Cinematic Comeback with Fresh Decorative Joie de Vivre
The Classic Blue-and-White Palette Gets a Vivid Twist in This California Home by Mark D. Sikes
Inside Designers’ Ultra-Chic Digs
John Saladino’s Montecito Home Is A Love Letter to His Signature Timeless Style
A Montecito Cottage Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountains Embodies California Ease
Designer Richard Hallberg’s Sun-Kissed Retreat Is Imbued With Spanish History
Welcome to Decorator Hutton Wilkinson’s Maximalist World
Entertaining With Ease
Ellen Pompeo and Martyn Lawrence Bullard Throw a Dinner Party With Moroccan Flair
Philanthropist Ann Getty Leaves Behind a Design Legacy of Gracious Hospitality
Suzanne Rheinstein Calls On Her Southern Heritage for an Intimate Gathering At Her California Home
David Tsay
A Grand Southern California Abode Returns for Its Colorful Second Act
Designer Peter Dunham draws upon the verdant gardens of a Newport Beach, California, home to inspire its bright redesign.
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Breezy Getaways in Wine Country
Designer Ken Fulk Returns the Spirit of Old Hollywood to a Storied Estate
DesignerDan Fink and Architect Carl Baker Turn a Napa Valley Ranch Into the Ultimate Family Getaway
Serene Style in Montecito
Designer Mark D. Sikes Curates an Idyllic California Getaway For a Busy Family
Designer Christina Rottman Balances Modern and Traditional Styles in This Montecito Manse
Garden Views from the Golden State
Step Inside Oprah Winfrey’s Outdoor Sanctuary, the Rose Garden At Her Montecito Home
Scott Shrader Works Magic in this Santa Monica Garden for a Family Who Loves to Entertain
Mediterranean Design and Exotic Plantings Create A Quiet Oasis In West Hollywood
Function Mingles With Beauty in this Ultra-Livable Bay-Area Cottage Garden
