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Spanish-style architecture exploded in popularity in the early 20th century. The casual asymmetry and indoor/outdoor connections reflected the culture’s move toward informality. It was also perfectly suited to the climate of the developing Southern California region, and, maybe most importantly, it reflected both a romanticized past and the very current [...]

We’ve got something special for all you millennial homeowners who are itching to transform and remodel your house into a haven of style and comfort. We’re thrilled to guide you design enthusiasts through the top 5 emerging custom 2024 home design trends. Let’s dive in!   1. Sustainable Luxury First

When our clients came to HartmanBaldwin they sought luxury home remodel services inspired by the Mid-Century Modern style while addressing their needs as they move through different life stages. Every room in the interior was meticulously remodeled from the kitchen and living spaces to the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. But

This 1924 English Cottage underwent a major historic home remodel that refined its current spaces but also took the opportunity to convert the attic into a new loft, as well as convert part of the existing garage to accommodate a new art studio that overlooks the extraordinary and newly redesigned

The estate was built in 1929, and the years had taken their toll on this magnificent English Tudor-style home. Our clients dreamed of restoring it to its original grandeur but discovered that the home’s foundation sank under the weight of a poorly built earlier remodel. Our client’s Tudor restoration dream

1964 Mid-Century Home Receives a Major Renovation to Living Spaces Our clients’ 1964 home was ready for a major redesign. The home’s unique curvature created a vintage yet vogue aesthetic that inspired the remodel. Custom cabinetry in the family room and Terrazzo floor complement the new interior palette consisting of

French Normandy Style Home Receives a Major Addition and Renovation Our clients’ goal was to complete a luxury home remodel and expand their 1929 French Normandy-style home to better accommodate their growing family. Along with our partners, Page & Turnbull Architects and WFord Interiors, the home was expanded from three

After remodeling Shonda Rhimes’ Hancock Park Estate, the home has sold for a record breaking amount! Read more about this impressive deal in Dirt. We are so honored to have worked on this beautiful transformation! Being a part of a project worthy of an Architectural Digest story is what most

Learn more about this Kitchen, Dining Room & Mudroom Remodel, Family Room Expansion, and Relocation of the Staircase! Our upscale home design consultant, Jesse Emmert, walks you through a stunning transformation. Be sure to see this luxury home remodel from start to finish, and hear directly from the homeowner! Call

Written by Bill Baldwin It was the late nineties. I was in my office and came around the corner to find the famous woodworker Sam Maloof at our counter. He started to introduce himself, but I stopped him … “I very much know who you are sir.” The 210 freeway

Our clients’ 1964 home, originally designed by famed architect Jack Simison, was due for a major update of its first floor which included everything from the entry through the living spaces and kitchen. The intriguing radial design of this La Cañada home is spectacularly sited overlooking mountain and city light