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Florentino hired a local woodworker to create wood-paneled slated walls out of Angelique wood, mimicking a type of decor common in midcentury homes. The elephant stool is a cherrywood Eames: "It's one of my favorite things."

Gene Leedy's unusually concrete double T construction makes the house stand out on its block, and provides an extended 7 feet of indoor/outdoor living space.

A Herman Miller chicklet sofa (foreground) and a Saarinen by Knoll dining table with Eames' DCM plywood chairs are clearly at home in this authentic midcentury modern abode.

The living room as it connects to the dining area.

The light-filled, park-facing parlor is filled with ornate turn-of-the-century details.

A new wood-panel wall is a focal point in the open layout. The original white oak floors were also refinished.

Throughout the 14 years of owning the home, Hartig has revamped it into an airy, artistic oasis. The all-white ceilings, walls, and floors serve as a crisp backdrop for bright art and boldly upholstered furniture. A mirrored fireplace in the living room reflects the eclectic designs.

The living space is bright and airy thanks to the vaulted wood-beamed ceiling and clerestory windows.

Off-Grid Guesthouse by Anacapa Architecture

Previously, a bedroom had been added to connect to the living room, behind the fireplace, creating an awkward gap. The firm gave life to the space by turning into a courtyard with plantings. “It was a weird dead space,” says Avalon. “But, I think it’s turned into something artistic and picturesque that encapsulates the whole feeling of the house.”

Another view of the bedroom showing the entrance from the hallway staircase, as well as a large pass-through leading to the rest of the master suite.

The front façade received fresh white paint and new landscaping. The blue door was painted "Flaming Torch" from Behr, a vibrant orange.

"We updated each of the guest bedrooms and full guest bathroom with whimsical tile and statement finishes," says the firm. The designers used a graphic patterned Merola tile on the floor, pairing it with a black vanity from IKEA and a CB2 Infinity Mirror. The light fixture is the Trent Austin Alguno 2-Light Vanity Light.

A street view of the low-slung compound.

A statement fireplace with a copper hood separates the living room from the dining room.

Morrison's dressing room features pink cement tiles from Bay Area company Cle Tiles. The screens were actually designed to match the tiles.