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The two-bedroom, one-bathroom structure spans 1,350 square feet and features walls of glass that overlook a grassy yard.

The wood planks run vertically on the walls to echo the direction that trees grow, while the board-formed concrete fireplace wall runs horizontally because that is how one pours the concrete. “It’s another play of contrasts,” Thomas points out. He bought the net from a local fisherman.

The ceiling drops down significantly over the built-in bench in the living area to create a cozy nook. “Like the kitchen, it’s a space within a space,” Thomas says. The wooden boards are flush with the window frame, allowing the sun to wash down the wall.

Bookshelves, cupboards, log storage, and daybeds are carved into the walls. “These elements connect the exterior walls to the interior spaces,” the architect says.

The living room, like the adjacent dining room, opens right onto the garden.

The living room sits at the rear of the house, connected to the garden. "Even though it's a very small house, we wanted the living room to be very generous," says the couple. "This room is the life of the house."

A screen made of white oak separates the living room from the dining room and kitchen. The lower level has concrete floors.

A linear window runs under the cabinetry, its position allowing sunlight to hit the counters but avoiding looking into the neighbor’s house.

Now the room can be used for a variety of activities, from having a private phone call to visiting with a friend. "Right now, during COVID, it’s a puzzle room," says Catherine.

Homeowner and interior designer Julie Crosby worked with developer Soheil Nakhshab to transform a rundown midcentury property in the coastal Del Mar neighborhood of San Diego. The 5,400-square-foot, four-bedroom residence incorporates a natural palette and tall windows.

The principal bathroom features a glass-topped vanity with stainless steel vessel sinks and a circular shower in the corner.

A staircase leads to the lower level, which opens with a built-in seating area before transitioning to the bedroom wing along the rear.

The home’s exterior contrasts bluestone with copper. The entry court and the southwestern elevation is shown here.

The well-lit kitchen, located steps from the living room, is equipped with all new appliances, as well as plenty of counter space. Wooden countertops tie back to the encompassing forest.

The all-electric kitchen features oak cabinetry and a marble countertop.

Practice good hygiene (and get a mini spa treatment in the process) with these luxurious liquid hand soaps.

The first-floor bathroom is clad in Custard color Arto tiles from local maker Tempest Tile. Each bathroom features a hue that nods to the home’s '70s roots while echoing the natural beauty outside, from the first floor’s ochre tones to the second floor’s green and the third floor’s blue.