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Oak cabinetry and reclaimed Corian counters provide rich textures in the sunlight-filled kitchen.

Green linoleum flooring in the kitchen connects the room to the greenery-filled courtyard.

A pair of architects infused their 1930 house in Montreuil with sunshine and a soothing palette. “Plants, sun, and coffee—what else does one need,” says architect Olivier Leiken

An artwork by Judy Kameon and a vintage Swedish Pendant Hanglamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson are set against Benjamin Moore's "Blue Note

Resident's Offset coffee table is joined by Ligne Roset Togo sofas and a chair by Blu Dot in the living room. The shelving unit is from Vitsoe.

The ceiling is just cleverly-arranged particle board, but its visual impact is undeniable.

The studio uses Shou Sugi Ban cedar siding, white oak, and local Texas limestone. “In a sense it’s nicer than our home,” says Isaac, referring to the high-quality, natural finishes.

Low-maintenance landscaping borders the gated entry, while verdant greenery helps conceal the 4,533-square-foot home from street-view.

The view from the garden into the studio shows its relationship to the rest of the house. Wakoko continued her use of sustainably-oriented materials on the exterior, using locally-sourced, fast-growing black locust decking on the patio.

Backdrop’s After Hours, a soft charcoal hue, gives Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown’s home in Woodland Hills, California, sleek curb appeal. Lund Sconces by Kuzco Lighting punctuate the exterior, and the streamlined garage doors are by Amarr.

"The forest outside our windows brings us joy from the moment we wake up in the morning," says Jonah, "while we watch the hawks and birds and drink our coffee to the period of dusk when the deer pass through on their evening foraging and the fox come out of hiding."