High above the road at Northstar, carved into a steep Tahoe hillside, a contemporary mountain home quietly emerges from the landscape. Designed through a close collaboration between Holly Hollenbeck of HSH Interiors and Anthony Laney of Laney LA, the home was built for a family of East Bay attorneys seeking a ski retreat that would eventually become their primary residence. Function, longevity, and comfort were paramount — but never at the expense of beauty.

When award-winning architect and Infratech Visionary Dan Brunn, FAIA, purchased a Los Angeles property with a stream running through it, nature became the central design challenge — and ultimately, the inspiration. Rather than working around it, Brunn built over it. Bridge House literally bridges the stream, stretching 210 feet across the grounds in an architectural move that gives the home its name and its character. Developed in partnership with Dwell, the residence is a demonstration of forward-thinking design where nature isn't an obstacle, but the organizing principle.

Situated on the serene yet spectacular Newport Beach, CA waterfront sits luxurious Peninsula Village. Created by Redwood West, this elevated development is a holistic blend of work and life, with chef-driven restaurants, boutique fitness and wellness studios, and state-of-the-art private office spaces mere steps away from its upscale, oceanview residences. Access to private marina slips keeps the accent on outdoor living for this sophisticated and forward-thinking community.

Having spent time in dozens of the world’s most desirable vacation rentals, Staycation host Robert Parks-Valletta is something of an expert on outdoor living. Many of these homes feature Infratech heaters for year-round enjoyment of the outdoor spaces…and the heaters’ versatility, reliability, design-friendliness, and ease of use have made Robert a fan.

Last fall, one home in South Central Kentucky’s 2024 Parade of Homes swept every awards category — including a brand new one, Best Interior Design. Built by Caudill Design and Construction, the home is situated in Olde Stone, a serene, gated golf course community in Bowling Green, KY. Interior design firm Embellish Home designed, furnished and decorated the property, with a focus on blending indoor and outdoor living.