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Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.

Julia and Dusty Wheeler’s family home in San Diego features a curated collection of handmade pieces, vintage treasures, global goods, and skateboarding memorabilia. The midcentury residence sports a classic "Southern California cool" ambience.

Tony Caramanico artwork hangs on wave-patterned wallpaper. “We purchased the art for this house locally and online,” note the designers. “Some of our favorite surf photographers are Tony Caramanico, LeRoyGrannis, Jeff Divine, and Clark Little.”

This home in Portland, Oregon, still has its original fireplace, clerestory windows, and post-and-beam ceiling—plus a slate-gray kitchen, a sunny studio, and a sauna.

This historic two-story condo by Ray Kappe has double-height windows, original wood paneling, and three separate patios.

The outdoor dining table playfully converts to a ping pong table. The concrete kitchen island and dining table have been designed to be robust and low maintenance.

The home's industrial aesthetic pops against the surrounding sandy beach landscape.

Located in L.A.'s Woodland Hills neighborhood, the home rests on a quiet street nestled among soaring trees. A tall fence bordering the property offers plenty of privacy.

NanaWall folding glass walls are engineered to perform in harsh climates, including the snowy winters of the Methow Valley.

The main wooden entrance pops against the home's sleek, all-black exterior.

Behr's Color of the Year for 2023 is "Blank Canvas,

The black-stained cedar facade pops against the home's sprawling lawn and surrounding countryside. A detached carport sporting a similar style offers additional storage.

1456 Angelus Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $1,695,000 by Ellen Philips of Sotheby's International Realty.

Vaulted wood-beamed ceilings cap the main living areas, which are encompassed by sliding glass doors that open to the wraparound Ipe-wood deck.

In Willunga, South Australia, husband-and-wife duo Adam and Sarah Hall tastefully renovated an 1870 church with a reverence for its historic elements.

Architect Brett Farrow creates a wood-wrapped family home that celebrates coastal living.

In one kitchen, the countertops are Corian, while in the other, you’ll find stainless steel. “We changed materials for each to give them a different identity,” says Elsley.

West Adams House floor plan

Perched below the Griffith Observatory and overlooking Hollywood is a lush lot crowned with four towering olive trees and a 1965 home designed by modernist architect Craig Ellwood. When a young couple purchased the home in 2018, it needed substantial work. For a historic restoration, they called on Woods + Dangaran, a local firm fluent in modernist history. The team completed a meticulous restoration of the home while keeping original components like the linear shape, open plan, and expansive windows. One of the most striking features is the original koi pond (a feature deemed so essential that its preservation was a condition of escrow) that is now crossed via a bridge that leads to a new lap pool—perhaps the biggest intervention on the property.

Caesarstone countertops were selected for the kitchen, alongside a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Wolf gas range. "We picked a Chicago faucet, because the owner loved how it hadn't changed in 100 years," Davis says.

A 16-foot-wide, multi-slide door leads from the main living area to a covered patio.

The one-of-a-kind home is a coastal sanctuary on the secluded island of Kamalame Cay. Courtesy of Damianos Sotheby's International Realty

Recently listed in Bayside, Wisconsin, this renovated midcentury property comprises two detached structures—a two-bay garage and a barrel-vaulted house—connected by a central patio. A pass-through between the garages is punctuated by a large tree growing in the middle.

Douglas Fir wood floors, built-in cabinetry, and wrap-around shelving. A skylight illuminates the space from above.