Interior Design Inspiration: A Laurel Canyon Hideaway

Frank Zappa's Laurel Canyon House

clockwise from top left: chair, guitar, sofa, paperweight, pillow, rug, lava lamp, credenza & hutch, holding company concert poster, 

doors concert poster, coffee table, suzani pouf, side table, seagrass wrapped glasses

A Room with a (Beach) View

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Interior Design Inspiration: California Beach Vibes

We love this cozy family room nook by Amber Interiors, and have been inspired by its California cool style, lightness, and beachy vibes.  See the whole house here.

Clockwise from top left: photo, diagonal pillow, horizontal pillow, 
ferris wheel, rug, chair, lamp, ottoman, buddha 

Interior Design Trend: Persian Rugs in the Kitchen

We love the look of a Persian Rug in the kitchen. The bright color and cozy texture really warms up the space, especially when paired with all white cabinetry.

All images from Pinterest.

California Architectural Gem: Case Study House #26

We are big fans of the Case Study Program, where noted architects of the day created designs for low cost housing for Arts & Architecture Magazine. Most ended up being built in Southern California, but #26 was built in Marin County, in San Rafael. Designed by Beverley David Thorne, it was finished in 1963. It used steel beams to build on a steep incline.

Images from Curbed and Arts & Architecture

Crazy About: Window Seats

All of this rain makes us want to curl up on a window seat with a good book. 

These look like great options...

All images from Pinterest.