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Schumacher Shanghai Peacock wallpaper in the powder room adds color to the otherwise understated home.

Simple, white IKEA cabinetry allows the Henrybuilt walnut island, a secondhand find, to be the star of the kitchen.

In Oakland, the weather allows for indoor/outdoor living most of the year.

"We try to find the straightest line between two points," explains architect Andrew Fischer. "We always want to edit down, and be efficient with space."

Floating steel siding shields the home from the elements.

Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.