Blackbirds, a new ‘microneighborhood’ near downtown, is Los Angeles’ latest small-lot urban infill project

See how a screened garden house and raised beds help an edible garden in a Los Angeles canyon thrive

See how Pacific views shape residential design in Malibu, Venice and Laguna Beach

Skyscraper views, exposed brick and the buzz of city life create a rich environment for a creative couple and their French bulldog, Oliver

Nodding to the bay and sand and offering ample comfy seating, this California living room invites relaxation

Keep summertime dirt and sand outside with a shower area that turns an everyday routine into an exhilarating experience

Spend less time patching up partnerships and more time spackling and sanding with this insight from a Houzz remodeling survey

Chance brought a couple to their Inglewood home designed by the L.A. midcentury architect. It will be part of a June design tour

Contemporary and modern Austin homes reflect the area's climate and eclectic style

A new house mixes modern touches with the timeless beauty of stone walls, rustic doors, old olive trees — and vineyards all around