Dogwood

The landscape design, by Anna Boeschenstein of Grounded, followed a 2,200-square-foot extension by Formwork architects Robert and Cecilia H. Nichols. The front door is painted in Chinese Red by Sherwin-Williams.

For a family of four, Ueda Design Studio restores the luminous-yet-drafty midcentury home of Alden Mason with warm materials and sensible restraint.

A trove of original design awaits inside, including the wood-paneled walls in the living room.

Natural light sweeps across the main living areas, complementing the wooden accents.

After: “The upstairs family room is full of our Canadiana,” Geoffrey says. “The five point pattern in neon on the wall, the canoe throw pillows, a vintage cloth banner from TTC buses and the First Nations blanket,” are all a nod to the couple’s Canadian roots.

In a guest bedroom, the “Olivia” pendant from West Elm.

Oak cabinets on either side of the long dining room table camouflage a variety of kitchen appliances and even laundry facilities.

Seeking $1.5M, the nearly 3,000-square-foot Usonian-style home built shortly after the architect’s death was recently restored.

A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior.

Designed in the early 1950s by architect Roscoe Hemenway for the inventor of the famous View–Master toy, this ranch house was reimagined by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for enhanced views, light, and indoor/outdoor connection.

A pivot-hung door

New sliding doors from Marvin enable the family to seamlessly move between the indoors and the refurbished patio.

The flooring throughout it a light-toned wide-plank oak, and all walls were finished in Roman clay plaster by Portola Paints, for a subtle texture. The Drifted stools from Hem have cork seats, while the sculptural coffee machine from Anza is made of Corian. The wall sconces are from RBW, and all faucets by Kohler.

The dining area showcases the beams and glass that drew the owners to this home.

The primary bath includes double sinks, a freestanding tub with jets, and a walk-in rain shower.

In 2009 on a quiet Los Angeles corner, Mel Elias found a severely water-damaged, crumbling 5,000-square-foot house hidden behind a tangle of overgrown vegetation. Its former owner, the late Hollywood acting coach Milton Katselas, had filled his property with industrial skylights and enormous, wood-burning fireplaces. The glass-and-concrete construction was framed by high ceilings, rusted steel beams, and varied elevations across the single-story plan. Thanks to an 11-year long, multiphase renovation by designer Carter Bradley, the home—with all of its quirks and character—shines again.