We can’t help the occasional California dreaming. This year, our designers went head-over-heels … swept away by Malibu’s crashing waves, Palm Springs’ desert playground vibe and the emerald glades of Bel Air. The unique locales and lifestyles proved emblematic for the looks of our fine outdoor furniture, inspiring us to stage our photo shoot for...
"My husband didn't want a boxy-looking house," says Desirée. "It has a lot of curves, a lot of turns, a lot of character." Shop Outdoor Living. Temecula, California "When we first got married, we were big dreamers," say Dayne and Desirée Wagoner. "We always felt we'd build a house some day." Whenever the newlyweds looked at...
Dinner and diving are both on the menu as an elegant saline pool with built-in speakers is just steps from the dining pavilion. Outfit your poolside retreat with our wide selection of chaise lounges, umbrellas & side tables. Kentfield, CALIFORNIA A gracious villa returns to former glory Retaining the original footprint, this 1920s italianate residence...
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA "It was just a piece of dirt when we started," say Dennis and Jeanette Frandsen. Today, however, that barren lot is a desert oasis, a retreat from the harsh Minnesota winters, a place where family and friends gather to enjoy the Frandsens' hospitality. This is the second home they've owned here at...
SANTA BARBARA, CAlifornia High above the Santa Ynez Mountain range that backs the property, a trio of red-tailed hawks are riding the updrafts with real intent, drawing arcing lines over a cirrus-speckled, ice-blue canvas. Meanwhile, at its beachfront side, a pod of seven dolphins is frolicking so close to the crescent shoreline that it appears...
Built in 1922, the Petitfils-Boos House is a gem of Los Angeles' fabled Hancock Park. Petitfils-Boos HousE: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA "People use the expression 'dream home' all the time," says television personality Dayna Devon, who, with husband Dr. Brent Moelleken, owns the Petitfils-Boos House in Los Angeles' fabled Hancock Park. "But this house," she continues, "is...
A breezy, manicured walkway creates an impressive outdoor entryway into the main living area. Malibu, California Ocean Home joins forces with high-end home furnishings giant Frontgate and exclusive residential community MariSol Malibu to create the ultimate picture of luxury oceanfront living. Ocean Home joined forces with Frontgate in the search for an over-the-top oceanfront home...
Gorgeous front-row seats to summer's greatest sporting event... courtesy of Frontgate Our Belize Balcony Seating Set and it's small footprint fit nicely into this bustling outdoor space. It's sunny and 72 degrees, and on the San Francisco Bay, the world's fastest yachts are chasing the oldest trophy in international sport. It's the 34th America's Cup,...
Fallbrook, California When Lori and Bill Atkins went hunting for the perfect house, they instead found the perfect land. Exploring the only remaining lot on one of the highest hills in Fallbrook, rising 1,700 feet from the coast, they fell in love with its stunning views of southern California. "We were immediately enraptured with the...
Camarillo, California Our tour is set in Camarillo, California, where east coast architecture and lush landscaping create an elegant site for hosting unforgettable family gatherings. The most challenging part of the transformation? Digging the swimming pool in the rainy season. Browse our assortment of Pool & Beach amenities to update your own outdoor oasis. The...
We call it the Frontgate Difference. And it extends to our meticulously planned, beautifully executed photo shoots – each of which is an event of sorts. For the cover of our July catalog, we gathered in California at the site of a classic American home with sweeping lawns. Once there, five dogs (featuring three brother-and-sister...
EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA OUR TOUR TAKES US TO EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA, WHERE A VANISHING-EDGE POOL AND A HILLSIDE VIEW MERGE INTO AN AERIE OF SHOWSTOPPING PROPORTIONS. As a fourth generation northern Californian, Roger Taylor's family history is inextricably linked to the natural beauty just outside the front door. "My mother's parents developed a...
