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Home Renovation

This Historic Cottage in Napa Valley Has a Kitchen Built for a Chef

The owner of two popular restaurants in the Bay Area renovated a historic home to make it a chef’s paradise.

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Ideas for the Ultimate Home Refresh: The 2021 Home Resource Guide

The complete guide to planning your next home renovation.

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Carrara Creates Cohesion — A Modern Marble Makes for Unified Minimalism

Incorporate marble into your home with the help of IRG.

by IRG | Partnership
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This Corte Madera Remodel is Cool on the Outside, Warm on the Inside

A remodel carefully crafted by architects Heidi Richardson and Andrew Pribuss, and designer Alden Miller.

by Dawn Denberg
3 weeks ago

A Marin County Remodel is a Zen Retreat in Shades of Blue

With the help of interior designer, Holly Hollenbeck of HSH Interiors, a couple were able to bring their vision to fruition.

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by Dawn Denberg
February 12, 2021
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A Scott Valley Home Reimagined to Maximize Potential of Space and Views

Interior designer Shirley Parks takes on a five bedroom, three and a half bath home in Mill Valley.

by Dawn Denberg
December 2, 2020

A Minimalist Fairfax Home Close to Friends and Family

A near down-to-the-studs renovation project with a focus on improving the flow between the home’s public spaces.

by Dawn Margolis Denberg
September 2, 2020
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Create Your Perfect Home With Our Home Renovation Guide

The complete guide to planning your next home renovation.

by Marin Staff
March 5, 2020
Marin home remodel creates open concept living space.

Marin Home Remodel Requires a Little Bit of Roughing It

A Novato home that needs just about everything replaced is worth the effort in the end.

by Dawn Denberg
November 19, 2019

This Mill Valley Home Remodel is a Labor of Love

A six-year project transforms a teardown into a forever home.

New garage doors and updated colors add curb appeal.
by Dawn Denberg
October 21, 2019
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This historic, two-bedroom Sausalito cottage is ch This historic, two-bedroom Sausalito cottage is chock-full of warm wood elements, from hardwood floors to box beams to wainscoting — not to mention shingles on the outside.

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After a whole pandemic-plagued year where wine tou After a whole pandemic-plagued year where wine touring seemed as out-of-reach as a flight to Mars, spending a weekend wine tasting actually seems possible again. 🍷🍇

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