About Us

CELEBRATING TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DESIGN INSPIRATION

California Homes Magazine celebrates the state's diverse topography and fearless creative spirit. When the publication launched in 1997, we drew inspiration from the innovative San Francisco and Los Angeles designers who defined the "California Look." Our criterion was simple: showcase the Golden State's architecture, interior design, and decorative arts at its best. Today, California Homes Magazine is considered one of the premier regional publications in the country. It offers inspiring architecture, interiors, landscape design, products, and a statewide calendar of visual arts, exhibitions, and design events.

The magazine is published five times a year. It has two special interest issues: The Essential Guide to Architects, Builders, Design, and The Essential Guide to Kitchens, which total seven magazines. We curate each editorial and department piece with an eye for tone, composition, and lifestyle. The print edition uses high-quality paper to highlight the award-winning photography, and the digital platform is an excellent design resource and reference. California design centers, bookshops, airports, and grocery stores carry the publication. It is also available nationally at Barnes & Noble and select independent bookstores.

California Homes Magazine is more than just a publication; it is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant design community. We have marketing partnerships with key events, such as LCDQ Legends, The San Francisco Fall Show, FOG Design+Art, WestEdge Design Fair, San Francisco Decorator Showcase, and Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. In conjunction with design center and in-showroom educational panels, these partnerships provide unique opportunities for networking with peers and future collaborators, reinforcing our dedication to the design industry.