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The front of the rectilinear house opens up to a 300-square-foot cantilevered porch that is partially shaded from the desert sun by the roof overhang.

The main living area embraces a monochromatic palette, softened with wood accents. Jenn Fortin found the faux cow hide rug and sofa at IKEA and the spider-like chandelier on Wayfair. The black leather chair is from Jordan’s Furniture and the geometric dining table is by Canadel (made in Canada).

The foyer's Douglas fir-clad ceiling extends from the glass-walled foyer outward to form a covered entry.

“The pitched ceilings and ribbon of clerestory windows make the interior feel more spacious than it is,” notes Gooden.

Elevated on an oak-studded hillside lot, the three-bedroom, three-bath Waterfall Residence overlooks spectacular views in three directions.

The pitched roofs are topped with CINDU metal cladding.

The couple splurged on quality tiling to accent the kitchen area.

The holiday home is named Casa Tobita, after the client’s childhood nickname.