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Someone you know probably needs a new garbage can or a dish drainer. Why not make it a pretty one?

Drawing atmospheric inspiration from the city, Waechter Architecture infuses a hilltop home with panoramic Bay views, utilitarian finishes, and a bathroom that evokes a misty day.

Inspired by William Turnbull, Jr.'s Hine House at Sea Reach, the wall framing in the kitchen doubles as shelving.

The living area features a domed ceiling with clerestory windows around its perimeter, flooding the interior with natural light. The elevated dining area features three tall windows that echo the positioning of these small windows to create an intentional rhythm of light when viewed from the living area.

Homeowner Michelle and her daughter Kelly discussing the hand-painted tiles used in the primary en suite. Michelle cut up drawings of the tiles and glued them to brown paper to see what they would look like once set.

Scaffolding is added to the structure as it’s built up to provide support while it dries.

One of four sited in South Los Angeles, a starter home designed by Lehrer Architects and constructed for roughly $200,000 occupies an infill lot provided by the city.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.

The bold use of color in the kitchen echoes the bright palette found in other rooms in the home, glimpses of which can be seen from the dining area.

The original treehouse sketch by the homeowner's daughter hangs framed in the kitchen.

The Paseo credenza is made from FSC-certified white oak, and its bold pattern is stained with different colors.