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A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.

Large format, 12-inch white oak floors help highlight and dramatize the scale of the apartment. “At the width we selected, you see such a beautiful grain expression,” says architect Max Worrell.

The custom cabinetry for the bathroom is made of laminated pine board with a water-base finish that's resistant to color change and similar to what you see in the rest of the house as we wanted to create a consistent story,

Jeff prepares a meal in the kitchen while Ben sits at the dining table with the couple's son. The table is also from Room & Board, and the chairs are from West Elm.

Elevate your mealtime rituals with a moment of juxtaposition— like pairing the soft and sleek Edie Dining Chair with a sculptural dining table, like the Emerson Round Extension Dining Table seen here. We love how the Edie Dining Chairs present curves and clean lines, whilst softening statement making centerpieces. You can opt for a neutral or pop of color depending on your personal taste.

“People here use their verandas for everything, even sleeping,” says Pons. “It’s very similar to how people live on the southern Mediterranean coast.” The stools on both sides of the table were custom made.

In a 4,000-person village known for epic windsurfing vacations, Atelier Branco builds a striking courtyard home.

“We kept the existing layout, but removed original cabinets above the peninsula of the kitchen to create a more open, airy space,” Lyndsay says.

The bunk beds are original only repainted and treated to updated detailing.

Herron Horton Architects converted a garage into a place for kids to study and play.