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.
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
Inside Designers' Ultra-Chic Digs
Entertaining With Ease
Suzanne Rheinstein Calls On Her Southern Heritage for an Intimate Gathering At Her California Home
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
Serene Style in Montecito
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
Sarah DiMarco is the Assistant Editor at VERANDA, covering all things art, design, and travel, and she also manages social media for the brand.
