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A Carrara marble backsplash adds cool contrast and a sense of drama when set against the custom oiled-steel black cabinetry in the renovation of the kitchen in this A. Quincy Jones home in Los Angeles.

The facade of the house in Ritto maintains traditional elements.

“Using only wood to form a cabinet results in artistic moments. Diagonals read as decorative, but these strong triangles are necessary when you’re not using plywood,” Caleb says. “It’s pure joy to use the kitchen, knowing that all parts of it are built with meaning and without compromise.

Because the primary bathroom receives little natural light, the designer employed Zellige shower tile that reflects light and offers texture.

While the Archetype can be easily connected to utilities in a code-compliant way, it can also run off of battery for a totally off-grid configuration.

The 22-square-meter space is just large enough to comfortably fit a small kitchen, office space, storage, and a bathroom.

Bring some Issey Miyake vibes to your kitchen with this ultra-chic pleated blender. Designed by architect Michele De Lucchi for Alessi, it features a lightweight yet durable plastic body and jug, five speeds, and safety sensors—in addition to serious style, of course.

De’Longhi’s compact espresso machine offers a barista’s repertoire of features in less than 10 inches of counter space. A touch of a button yields your choice of 18 freshly ground, perfectly frothed coffee drinks.

A tiny kitchen can still make room for conveniences, and it doesn’t have to mean doing the dishes by hand, thanks to this slim dishwasher from Bosch. The ultra-quiet appliance is only 18 inches wide and features an optional third rack to adjust capacity.

Keeping smoke and odors under control is essential in a small space, and this slim exhaust hood from Dacor gets the job done with a narrow profile. It’s designed to silently and efficiently vent air, and it can turn on automatically as soon as you light a burner.

At just 15 inches wide, this modular gas stove from Gaggenau is small on space but big on features, including 12 power levels and an indicator that tells you if the burners are still hot. The series also offers an induction cooktop and a teppanyaki griddle.

This new steam, broil, and convection oven from Fisher & Paykel is light on both space and—if you prefer—calories. It is designed to cook without excessive amounts of fat. Handy presets take away guesswork, and the stainless-steel interior is easy to clean.

Buhaus can be customized with a variety of finishes, and buyers can choose from a range of “editions”—from standard polished aluminum to black and even camouflage exteriors. The build time is approximately three months.

Lush plantings surround one of the two bungalows on the property that the couple converted into art studios.

Chris, at left, and Techentin stand in the library, which they outfitted with a solid brass counter. The multi pendant is by Louis Weisdorf and the refrigerator is by U-Line.

Designed to disappear from the street, the single-story white stucco home is only 12.5 feet tall to avoid disrupting the neighbors’ views. "Its strong horizontal form was designed as a datum for highlighting the dramatic shapes of the desert landscape," note the architects.