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Thick arches added to transitional spaces become a focal point in their own right. “You don't add art to the wall as much,” says Mila. “The wall is the art.”

Flooded with natural light, the kitchen is set up with daily rituals in mind. An espresso machine, ceramic cups, and stereo for music bring rhythm and comfort to morning routines. “It’s how I would want to move through the morning and day,” shares Mila.

A large circular window adorns one of the home’s two bedrooms. “I was drawn to certain shapes, and wanted to see how they translate,” says Mila. “I used a lot of graph paper, and as soon as it looked proportional and right, I was like, ‘Okay, this is going to be it,’” she shares of her experimental design process.

The eight-foot drywall ceiling that originally existed was removed, with Mila sanding, painting, and insulating the original trusses to highlight them as a design element.

A well-placed tiny home provides visitors and guests with striking canyon views.

The home’s white stucco exterior features all new windows, and a metal roof.

In addition to the redesigned main house, Mila Morris’ Yucca Valley residence includes a tiny home, studio, and pool. Since much of the lot’s acreage sloped down into the canyon, some of the land was flattened to add the pool, along with a concrete bench designed by Mila.