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“The house is still in its original state. Our job was to bring in some color,” says Lezanne.

From the utility room, a gold-tinted mirror reflects a distorted view of the space, offering moments of surprise and delight.

The 750-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that Bo Sundius and Hisako Ichiki of BunchADU designed in Los Angeles’s Atwater Village is filled with bright colors that help to designate the spaces within the small backyard home.

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Blue, laser-cut trusses provide lightweight support. On display, they offer a playful contrast to the heavy roof.

Berasategui also cites inspiration from "the atmosphere of the Factory and the first houses of Frank Gehry,"—but above all, he adds, the spirit of the home is lighthearted, "a playful liberation where humor leads."

Workaday Design fashioned custom paneling that's a modern twist on the midcentury paneling they saw in Robert Rummer's own home.

A classic piece like this Eames lounge chair appears dressed down next to a hammock in the office space. Also featured are wooden office chairs by Norman Cherner.

A row of Nahtrang pendant lights creates an axis, anchored by the enormous custom bookcase framing the dining room artwork. The seating at lower left is the ASA Armchair by Bernardo Senna; the dining table charis are by Martin Ballendat for Anima Domus.

The Writer's Block is a piece of custom oak veneer millwork that both divides the space and acts as furniture.