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A 1929 Spanish-style home’s open layout and multiple courtyards provide lots of room for a California couple to socialize

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Victorian-era details and French-bistro inspiration create an elegant custom look in this narrow space

The designers of this one-of-a-kind home made the most of its challenging location to deliver enduring comfort and style

More casual than full-length curtains, these abbreviated window treatments offer privacy without obscuring light and views

Two Realtors and their renovated home set the bar for midcentury nostalgia and style in their Cliff May tract