Features
Eichlers of Shangri-La
Marin's Strawberry Point—where cherished friendships rival spectacular waterfront views
House of Many Colors
Drawing earthy inspiration and seamless indoor-outdoor flow from Eichler's original paint palette
Fielder's Choice
When San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays ran into the 'color barrier'—then turned to Eichler for a stylish new home
Homeward Bound
From Eichler to Mackay to six more Eichlers—the house-hopping odyssey of the Walling family
Sophisticats
How the feline form in the mid-century evoked a cool yet spiritual persona with an aura of mystery
Suburbia in the Sky
San Francisco's Diamond Heights—where there's charm, drama and the most unique Eichlers of all
Lost in the Dark No More
Shedding light on shortcuts to evaluate systems and installers for home reroofing
Time for an Eichler Museum!
The rich heritage of Eichler Homes is worth remembering for more than pure nostalgia
Return of the Butterflies
After years of hibernation following their mid-century boom, butterfly roofs are spreading their wings once again
Timeless Blend
How vintage and contemporary modern furnishings come together for an inspirational mix of warmth and style
All In
How organizing and planning at Palo Alto's Greenmeadow preserved its sense of community—and Eichler style too
Porcelain Perfect
From toasters to vacuums—Shalene Valenzuela's wild 'domestic art' fools the eye as well as the mind
Magical Mystery Lure
Controversial anniversary, symposiums and walking tours pave the way for the neon sign's bright future
Memory Lanes
Lost to time—the stunning architecture and endless fun of mid-century California's classic bowling palaces
No Place Like Home
In a SoCal canyon edged with rolling hills, the laid-back Eichler neighborhood of Thousand Oaks echoes the best of mid-century living
Kitchen Liberation
Did the trendsetting open cook spaces and newfangled foods of the mid-century free women—or simply trap them?
