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Inside the 1,930-square-foot structure, which is their full-time residence, con-crete floors and pale woods mimic the outdoor palette. A sliding glass wall from Fleetwood opens to an expansive patio and perfect sunset views.

Architect Tito Ficarelli designed the Toca House for himself and his wife, artist Luiza Gottschalk, their daughters, a family friend, and their dogs.

The 46-foot-long pool faces east for prime sunrise views.

The guest bathroom includes a concrete wall and pale yellow tiles from Daltile.

In the bedroom, the home’s allover fir lining extends to the base of the platform bed, which has matching linens for a highly monochromatic effect. Daylight streams through a skylight and ground-level window.

A Stûv wood-burning stove in the living room provides heat for the net-zero home. (Solar panels supply electricity.) Four equal-size rooms are separated by barn doors that allow for a circular flow through the house when left open. “Our dogs love it,” says David. A recent painting by Mark hangs on the door between the living room and bedroom but might soon be swapped out. “The idea is that I can make a piece in the studio, put it up and live with it for a while, and then change it for something new,” says Mark.

Sheathed in black asphalt shingles, the Sea Ranch home created by architect David Ross and artist Mark Dutcher exemplifies values espoused by the 60-year-old community: modesty, aesthetics, simplicity, and respect for the natural environment.

Patricia designed the home without a pool, a fairly common feature on the island, for ecological and spatial reasons—so an understated yet oversize sunken bath is where the family cools off during heat waves. “We really tried to find an aesthetic that ‘speaks’ of the island,” says Patricia, “that expresses how natural materials can embrace beautiful spaces and how this type of design can also be considered luxurious.”

The largest of the three patios originally sheltered animals, but it’s now a shaded gathering space. Among Patricia’s prized possessions are spun-fiberglass chairs that were once an iconic feature in local hotels.

1. Le Soleil 3, 2. Claaay, 3. Zellige Moroccan Unmounted Square Tile, 4. Pacifica Alabaster Eichler Mix.

1. Cait Green Table Lamp, 2. 1G Dimmer, 3. Sussex Small Framed Sconce, 4. Thaddeus Fabric Panel Canopy Bed, 5. The Cain Nightstand, 6. Cove Bed, 7. Thing 4 Ottoman, 8. Margeaux Cushion by Soho Home.

1. Pacha Chair by Gubi, 2. Brookings Buffet Table Lamp, 3. Martini End Table, 4. Andes High-Gloss White Platform Queen Bed, 5. Woven Pouf by Hawkins New York.