What we love: Open, airy spaces!

In many ways, Santa Clarita feels like summer most of the year; our springs and falls are traditionally temperate, if not downright warm. Maybe that's why we fall hard for interior and exterior looks that celebrate this season year-round. From juicy prints to bold landscaping, summer's best looks are a perfect match for the place we love to call home.

The Machado family's Tesoro Encanto home, beautifully situated on a 13,000-square-foot flag lot at the end of a cul de sac, is often the beginning of something special, thanks to the expansive tropical escape in the backyard.

Jacque and Eric Stroh's Tesoro home is a study in beautiful contrast, fusing soft, organic details with modern elements of design and functionality. The outdoor space best displays this philosophy, combining elements like elegant water features with handmade brick, smooth granite and wood accents.

A wowing remodel has completely rejuvenated this Santa Clarita home, thanks to the detail-oriented work of Randal G. Winter Construction, Inc. The full-service company raised ceilings, moved the laundry room upstairs, removed walls to create more flowing spaces, installed double doors, swapped out flooring, totally revitalized the kitchen and baths, and so much more. The process was painstaking in its scheduling and required great care. The results speak for themselves.

This Macmillan Ranch estate is a study in organic rustic refinement - a mixture of gleaming stonework, hand-scraped wood floors, exposed wood-grain beams and artistic renditions of nature. Surrounded by gorgeous greens and gardens, , the home recently went into escrow with Sand Canyon real-estate expert Morgan Gonzalez.

Life is better when you love where you live.

Here's the best way to make your home even happier this holiday.

Happy Home Improvements to make Before Thanksgiving.

Everything Old is New Again

In September, we adjust to our new "back to school" post-summer schedules. In October, we begin the 31-day candy binge, which is pretty much the only thing that gives us enough energy to get through the haunted decorating, costume searches and numerous parties that require us to put our hands in bowls of cold spaghetti (It feels just like brains?!). November doubles up our duties; now we're shopping for December gift-giving holidays and prepping for the familial circus that is Thanksgiving. And don't get us started on what December entails. Conclusion? If you're going to upgrade, accent, fix up or DIY anything in your home before the close of 2017, the least-stressful time to do it is... now. So - ho, ho ho, it's off to our favorite home and decor stores we go!

We just can't get enough of Pinterest and, it seems, neither can you! Our Pinterest boards are filled with images and ideas you've re-pinned and shared. Here's more to add to your collection! Pin these to your own boards by finding them at www.pinterest.com/insidescv.

Don't let Fourth of July fireworks be the only bright spot in your yard this summer. Here are four sparkling ways to help your space shine.

Pretty up your place for the best summer stay-cations.

You don't have to scrimp on style to save water.

Wonderful ways to get the most out of your home when the weather warms.

What's more exciting than a new pool? Nothing.

Exterior Home Improvements for Fall

Feeling smart? Clever ways to improve your space.

Santa Clarita is one of the safest cities in the nation and, don't get us wrong, we really love it here. But we'll admit, on occasion, to wishing that "Sand" Canyon was the sort that came with ocean-front views. Want SCV life to be just a little more beachy? It's all about changing your perspective.

It seems like summer in the SCV never ends - until, usually abruptly, it does. No, we're not battling the snow-pocalypses of the north east, but yeah - it gets kinda-sorta cold here sometimes, too. Ready to do battle against all things chilly? An ounce of prevention, in this case, is worth at least a handful of degrees of cure come November.

New updates, rejuvenated spaces, improved function - this is the summer of "get it done" - and here's how to do it.

A little luxury can go a long way. Here are our favorites.

Ready to spice things up this spring? These on-trend home improvements will put that proverbial pep in your step, thanks to bold colors, keep-it-forever quality and more.

The Paint-it-Forward winners, plus a national Flooring of the Year Award.

What your Home Improvement Choices Say About You

New home decor, furniture and accessories we love!

Pump Up the Pretty 3 Different Ways

Save money - and the environment - with these smart moves.

Improve your Home's Efficiency to Reduce Energy Costs

Considering selling your house? Read this first.

The next time you're out and about supporting one of Santa Clarita's many non-profit organizations, take a closer look at the commemorative booklet, signs and volunteers - because it's likely that you'll see a familiar business name: RE/MAX of Valencia, Gateway and Santa Clarita.

Your next home might be one click away...

Channel Islands is only an hour away - but it feels like a real escape!

Have you been to Old Town Newhall lately? Peppered with posh boutiques, Santa Clarita's hippest restaurants, savvy service-professional offices, on-trend health and wellness spas, adorable bakeries and more, Main Street and the surrounding micro-community is a bustling place filled with new, fun things to discover - and it's getting even better by the day.

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