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Architect Aarne Ervi built the classic Villa Koivikko in 1958 on a lakeside just outside Helsinki. When Studio Petra Majantie and Oopeaa recently restored the building, they had to design the bathroom without the home’s original plans. They used matte-glass mosaic flooring, ceramic tiles matching the living area's hearth, and copper fixtures. High windows let in a lot of natural light, but they added undercabinet lighting and built-in cabinet lighting to create a beautiful balance.

The single-level home in Los Angeles includes a large swimming pool and surrounding garden.

A landscaped garden includes bright sculptures by late artist Brother Mel Meyer.

She had a vessel sink and a Delta faucet in champagne bronze incorporated into the vintage dresser.

Now, a walk-in shower and soaking tub are tucked under the roof line.

Terra-cotta tiles clad the kitchen backsplash, and the countertops are made of oak.

With floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful interiors, and a sunny backyard pool area, the 1964 Grossman House is the late architect’s first—and only remaining—all-aluminum home.

In Marin County, just north of San Francisco, the Woerner House is a dynamic theater of light and views.

A view from the bedroom wing toward the primary living spaces. Large windows wrap the home, inviting sunlight inside.

The bedroom area is situated behind a partial wall that separates it from the dining space.

The Desert Lanai home, recently listed for $342,000, was designed by architect Charles DuBois in 1964 and built by the Alexander Construction Company.

Another view of the main level, showcasing the open layout. “The wood ceilings accent the red oak that lines most of the house, and the custom cabinetry found in the kitchen, bathrooms, and media room elaborate on them as well,” says Zeigler.

The light-filled living room features extensive glazing in the form of clerestory windows, skylights, and a brilliant wall of glass.

The exterior of the three-level home is clad in Kayu wood.

A large, cantilevered balcony wraps around the living area and provides ample outdoor space for entertaining, as well as sunset views over the five-acre plot and an adjacent town park.