Planted with three olive trees and drought-resistant shrubs, the roof terrace provides an entertaining space, where Storey often has friends over for drinks and dinner. Storey made the deck out of clear-coated Douglas fir to save costs; it also echoes the cabinets inside, providing visual continuity. “[I wanted] to keep the variety of wood species you use to a minimum,” says Storey. Photo 5 of 11 in 10 Warm Wood Floors from Home and Studio Maximizes Very Narrow Site in Echo Park

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Planted with three olive trees and drought-resistant shrubs, the roof terrace provides an entertaining space. The deck is made out of clear-coated Douglas fir to save costs; it also echoes the cabinets inside, providing visual continuity.