Codi Ann Backman

As two of the most successful young developers in Sacramento, Katherine Bardis-Miry and her husband, Bay Miry, have lots of experience building things. She (along with her business partner and cousin, Rachel Bardis) developed The Mill at Broadway, The Grounds and The Good Project. He is the developer behind 16 Powerhouse and the 700 block of K Street. A marble-topped table in the living room is a repository for books.

Who: Melanie Abrantes Where: Oakland, California Style: Modern boho with eclectic details Designer Melanie Abrantes's craft comes down to one major material that she fell in love with: cork. Yes, the kind that you might usually encounter as you pin up reminders on a board or set your drink down on a coaster. Abrantes elevates the material, often mixing it with wood, in her carefully carved home items — candle holders, hanging planters, vases, canisters, you name it.

Who: Clay Nutting, co-founder of Canon Where: East Sacramento, CA Style: Natural materials meets contemporary design Located off the beaten path in East Sacramento, Canon is one of those rare restaurants that feels like a true hidden gem.