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Inspired by Greek diners, the nook gets the best views of the San Rafael hillside.

Two passthrough in the kitchen open to the living room and breakfast nook.

Singita

Bestor opened up the central spine of the ranch-style home, creating a kind of longhouse with the ceilings insulated and covered with hemlock.

The Cabinet Face's DIY paint-grade flat panel doors and custom panels are installed in the island.

Natural oak and stone are used throughout the house to enhance the soothing atmosphere. In the bathroom, wood shleves are built in, providing a perch for succulents. The floor is covered in 20-centimeter-by-20-centimeter painted tiles.

Helgerson selected white Savoy 1”x4” stacked tiles from Ann Sacks for both the kitchen and bathroom.

Jennifer requested the Japanese-style outdoor soaking tub, but it’s enjoyed by the whole family. It was built by J&K Cedar Works for around $6,500.

Perkins & Will designs a mountaintop Passive House that takes energy efficiency to the next level.

Oak Woodland

Oak Woodland

Oak Woodland

Whitewashed Tasmanian oak slats line the ceiling of the kitchen, which is designed to be hard-wearing for a family with a passion for cooking. Custom joinery surrounds the space.

Western red cedar slat panels are paired with a pine ceiling and stained oak cabinets in the kitchen. Model Six Stools by Jeff Covey for Herman Miller line the concrete counter.

For the kitchen, master bath, and kids’ bathroom, the designers chose three different hues of Savoy stacked mosaic tile from Portland-based manufacturer Ann Sacks. Tractor barstools by BassamFellows pull up to a PentalQuartz countertop. The gas cooktop, oven, and dishwasher are by Miele.

Design-build firm StudioMET helped Sunil and Shelly Patel create a multigenerational home in Houston. The brick wall in the living area is accented with bricks salvaged from the original house on the site. The lounge chairs, sectional, and ottoman/ table are from Article. In the dining area, a pendant from Avenue Lighting hangs above a custom copper table. The draperies are from The Shade Store.