Author: Nicole Larson

Homes of the Year 2019: Green Dream

A sustainable and eco-conscious home design fulfills a family's shared vision

Bromeliad and just-pruned yellow-green sticks of fire line the stairs to the right. To the left are yellow lantana, bougainvillea and star jasmine.

Designing with a Living Palette

A retired architect plans his ultimate small-space garden

Editing Eden

Editing Eden

New homeowners make thoughtful additions to their landscape—a 2013 San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Gardens of the Year stunner

A Vacation Home Becomes a Contemporary Art Showcase

Reinventing a Beach Classic, the Right Way

A La Jolla Home Remodel with Persian Perspectives

A La Jolla Couple choose an architect with the same cultural background to remodel their home with energy conservation foremost in mind

An Uplifting Downsizing