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The concrete fireplace separates the kitchen and living room,

Architect João Completo used a limited material palette in the house he designed for his parents, a choice he appreciates in many homes featured in Dwell. Birch plywood and concrete are featured throughout. “The language is very coherent in every space, which gives it a sense of fluidity,” Completo says. “It feels a bit bigger than it is because the materials are the same everywhere.”

Hektor is divided into five suites, each with its own kitchen and bathroom.

In the kids bathroom, Ceramica Vogue tile in multiple colors brings a youthful quality. Countertops are by Concrete Collaborative.

An outdoor shower was installed in the space between the home's two boxes, as an unexpected sanctuary.

Eric added a skylight and new wood in a chevron pattern to the ceiling. The green concrete sink is from Concretti Designs and the floors are Kayan river pebble mosaic by Pebblino Mosaici. April stripped and sanded down a kitchen cabinet for storage, and added plaid wallpaper to the interior.

Fireclay's Essentials tiles in Manzanita Satin create texture throughout, while Concrete Collaborative's Pacifica Slab in Mint Retro Mix forms the striking countertops and shower surfaces. Kohler Components fixtures in black provide a bold contrast against the custom rift white oak vanity.

Occidental Residence

"We’ve got these tall walls and we’ve got a lot of artwork, and one thing I’ve learned on my rental journey is how to hang artwork without marring walls,

In addition to the Samsung appliances, Knight outfitted the kitchen with tinted concrete floors, something Rami and Hannah appreciate. "They’re easy to clean, pet-proof, and it’s hard to see dirt on them,

Hannah and Rami converted the second bedroom into an office, featuring a plywood-topped desk and shelving unit that Hannah made for their previous rental.