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Before: The back deck had a long integrated bench that wasn't very conducive or comfortable for social gatherings.

An outdoor dining area is shaded by a mesh canopy suspended by old drilling pipes.

Terreo Studio aimed to make this seven-unit apartment complex look “unrecognizable, so it stays a mystery from the outside.” From the white stone facades, through the interior marble and complimentary soft palette of the furnishings, to the open floor plan that meanders between courtyards, the architects took cues from Grecian architecture: Natural materials are used in abundance to create a structure that embraces the environment.

The side patio doubles as a parking spot for a custom-built 1970 Honda CB750.

The trees are planted in a staggered pattern inspired by the sheet music for John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme.”

The guesthouse was the first part of the project to be completed, and Mel lived there while the main house was under construction. From his buying the property in 2009 to Sarah completing a roof garden, the entire renovation took roughly 11 years. Around the pool, the lounge chairs are from Restoration Hardware in a Charcoal fabric, and the trailing vine overhead is a California table grape installed by Sarah’s studio. The competition around the Cornilleau 500M Outdoor Crossover ping pong table can be fierce.

The slatted fence in front of the ADU patio provides some privacy

A tall peekaboo fence is accented with torii gates and window openings.

The home is surrounded by a modern wooden fence that matches the cedar plank siding found on the second floor of the home.

The fence references the vernacular architecture of the region.

Cox says he and Persin “went on an ipe run” after committing to the material for the deck, using it to build the slatted fence around the backyard. Rainbow Warrior New Zealand flax, a perennial, complements the material, while off-the-shelf pavers helped keep costs down.

Trellis-like balcony railing cue the exposed timber frame extending over the house. The balcony and fence are made from sustainably harvested ipe wood.

The once-sloping space now has climbing vines, a slatted fence, and foxtail agaves.

“People on HGTV make it look so fun and easy,” says Tiffany. Now, “I know there'll always be new surprises, and the process of renovating is also just a mental exercise, too.”

Jari and Anna furnished their patio and backyard with pieces from their furniture line, Skargaarden.

After: The dining area features a table from Portland showroom Hive Modern, a light fixture by Ohio-based designer Andrew Neyer, and a painting by Rebekah Andrade. The chairs are vintage, while the built-in bench is a custom creation of local furniture maker Shane Staley.

The plunge pool is just one of the spots for a dip on the property, which is completely private.