Northern California

California is home to a diverse selection of architectural styles. In Los Altos, many homeowners prefer Mediterranean and Tuscan-inspired homes, but contractors are not limited; all are free to customize according to their own preferences. With a median home value of $2.8M, as reported by Zillow, the area is neither cheap nor exorbitantly expensive—so customizing […]

Located in Alameda County, Pleasanton is a suburb right in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has consistently placed on lists ranking the most livable cities in the United States, with Pleasanton ranking fourth in 2018. The city is known for its picturesque homes and historic downtown. The architecture and home styles […]

Located on the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is directly east of the Golden Gate Bridge and adjacent to Oakland. Berkeley is an educational and residential community where various divinity schools including the Pacific School of Religion are located. In the University of California, several outstanding museums such as the Berkeley Art Museum […]

Berkeley, sitting on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, is home to a counter-cultural atmosphere and the flagship campus of the University of California, with plenty of green space and a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay. Natural beauty isn’t the only attraction, however—tourists can enjoy the beauty of Berkeley’s historic neighborhood, […]

This edition of Custom Home Magazine’s Home of the Week travels to northern California. Set on a stunning mountainside surrounded by public forestlands filled with evergreens, this project by Walker Warner Architects feels almost a natural part of the powerful landscape. The modern 2,600 square foot compound, which includes a custom-built wood home, a garage, […]