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The new floor plan allows for direct flow between the kitchen and dining area.

Architect Rafael Ramos opted for a natural mix of materials—off-white cement bricks, wooden frames, and fluted glass—offset by shades of gray and minimalist geometric-print tile work.

Solid wood countertops and drawer pulls from CB2 and Ikea complete the kitchen.

The arrangement of windows in the home creates a play of light and shadow and allows the family to experience different views as they move around the space. “It’s about creating a calm, comfortable home that is still dynamic,” says architect Line Solgaard. “There are 360-degree views but you don’t see in every direction at all times—there are moments of drama throughout.”

The clients wanted a summer home that would allow them to enjoy the landscape from both inside and outside spaces—and the outdoor spaces needed to be protected from the often windy weather. “That’s why we have the outdoor space to the north of the building, so it’s protected,” explains architect Line Solgaard. The protected deck area gets the evening sun until 10pm in the summer, and views to the water have been maintained through large windows and the glazed wall.

235 Clyde Drive in Walnut Creek, California, is currently listed for $2,350,000 by Thomas Westfall of Compass.

On the upper level is the primary suite, which features a light-filled bath, complete with a soaking tub and shower. Tall windows frame partial views of the Pacific Ocean close by.

The architects worked together with Divya to make interior furnishing selections. "My parents used to own a showroom here in Houston where they would import antique furniture from India,

Relocating the front door helped create more usable rooms on the home's lower level. A new custom door was designed to match the original, with colored glass salvaged and reinstalled in the new door. An antique Indian credenza sits aside the main entrance.

"We made the pool an L-shape to mimic the form of the home,

The home's single bathroom contains tile by Daltile, quartz counters, and custom-built walnut cabinets.

"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,

A modest street-facing facade allowed the Brunsons to concentrate their design energy on the L-shaped home's interior and the pool behind the gate.

"A lot of people thought we were crazy to put in a fireplace in a Florida home, but the biggest surprise for my wife and me has been how much we use it,