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Valencia is the epicenter of the ceramics industry in Spain, and richly patterned flooring crafted in mosaics or tiles made of colored cement are a feature of older apartments and homes.

Renovated by a pair of writers, the home was designed to feel like a coffee shop and work retreat.

“The freedom to build in Bali is exhilarating and addictive,” Rod says. “From the range of natural stones, timbers and hand-made finishes, to the endless patience of our construction teams, it’s a very rewarding experience.”

Deborah crafted three large pendants from bejuco, a thick, flexible vine.

In the main living spaces, Montgomery exposed the Douglas fir LVLs, which are structural support beams that span the entire ceiling and don’t necessitate support columns.

Montgomery designed a custom shelf for the couple’s vinyl collection. The green sofas are the Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The bent aluminum side tables are the Facsimile Table by Yusho Nishioka.

The trees here “hug the building,” says Fritz. A Sycamore sits next to the house, providing shade for the patio in the summertime.

The breakfast nook's custom bench includes cushioning covered with Maharam Fabric. Its oak base matches the floors.

Mimi Collins converted the home’s former salon into a kitchen with modern amenities and access to the outdoors through arched doorways that match those of the existing sunroom.

Natalie and Lauren opted for high-quality finishes to ensure the kitchen would stand up to many years of use.

A taste for art and architecture runs in the family: Julián’s grandfather was the distinguished Argentine architect Alberto Prebisch, who designed the Obelisk and other notable buildings in Buenos Aires.

Falu red wooden shingles bring the "outside in".

The "red room