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Spanning across the backyard, the cement patio offers an idyllic oasis for private outdoor entertaining.

The house was painted pink when the family bought it, and the design team asked the couple about the color first thing. “We assumed that they would want to make it match the rest of the houses on the block,” says Tang, since the home is located in a historic district and the couple was working to preserve much of its historic detail. (Pink is not an approved color for landmark homes.) “They were like, ‘No, are you kidding? We want to keep the coral pink color of this house,’” says Tang. Fortunately, the color is grandfathered in, and so is not required to be changed.

The kitchen evokes warm, modern flair with wooden cabinetry and a colorful backsplash.

The house features 360-degree views and is “truly unbelievable at night,” says Susan. “It is just a blanket of stars.”

The couple was inspired to build an all-white house after visiting Newfoundland and seeing the many white saltbox houses there. "They're neutral on the landscape—you can see the whole landscape around you,

Preproduction model with optional features shown.

David and Mayuko Lai’s Japanese-inspired home hides technology, doors, and storage space with smart solutions.

Black hex tile ground the new design. The vanity is maple with a quartz counter. Schoolhouse Electric sconces float over a CB2 mirror.