The O.C. is a hub for great design that really encompasses livability and a luxurious yet laid-back feel,” architect Chris Brandon says about the region where he lives and works. The Oregon native graduated from the architecture program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and honed ... More

Swimming pools may be a favorite spot to cool off, but their surrounding terraces and decks have become increasingly inviting outdoor spaces to relax, socialize and work. Cushioned chaise lounges, all-weather woven furniture, plush round sunbeds and sectional sofas provide ample seating options for socializing, entertaining, relaxing or simply taking ... More

Josh Greene was working for noted interior designer Michael Smith in Los Angeles when he got reacquainted with Michal Spitzer, with whom he was raised in San Marino, California. “We grew up down the street from one another and were in the ... More

Peter Emmerson and Fei Shao don’t like to mess with a good thing. The former Coach International executive and his husband had already commissioned New York City–based interior designer Eddie Lee to design two of their homes when they approached him about a third. “Given that ... More

The 1920s Mediterranean-style villa that celebrity interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard recently purchased in West Hollywood had undeniable star power before he even moved in. Previously inhabited by Dennis Hopper, Tina Turner, and Andy Warhol, the property was refreshed by Bullard himself back in the ... More

Living walls turn urban spaces into pastoral idylls. Enabled by technology and irrigation systems that al-low plants to grow vertically, these botanical tapestries drape office towers, museums, garages, and hotels. Increasingly, such living art walls are also sought-after amenities at haute urban residential developments. Whether it’s a nod to the contentment, ... More