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Doug’s mother, Julie, visits with Melissa, Doug, their daughter Simms, and Birdie the dog.

In years gone by, the street was lined with Milkwood trees, some of which still remain. The angled bay window was specifically designed to frame two ancient Milkwoods, which were sadly removed by neighbours despite many objections. It does, however, remain a cosy, sun-filled nook with 180-degree views.

The entire home is wrapped in pine tongue-and-groove, which matches the original finish on the ceiling.

Rocks dug up during construction were saved and incorporated into the poured-concrete floors and walls. Hydronic heating coils in the floor are augmented by a wood stove during the damp winters.

The architects incorporated sustainably sourced parota wood into the living room’s sunken seating area. The Turn Tall side table is from Blu Dot, and the pillows are from West Elm.

Floor plan of Villa Koivikko by Studio Petra Majantie and OOPEAA

The homeowners are both in the creative field, with connections to a slew of talented artists. What hangs on the walls is only a small portion of their collection.

The kitchen island is made of poured terrazzo, balanced atop a mirrored slab and two orange posts for a playful, postmodern vibe.

“It’s really beautiful, the way light moves across the space,” says Dunin. “The high-level triangular window catches light in the morning and acts as a sundial.”

In the bathroom, a custom-designed oak vanity extends into the large, penny-tiled shower.

New York Architects on How COVID-19 Is Urging Us to Rethink Home Design: The pandemic is already reshaping our ideas of home to emphasize wellness, hygiene, and work/life balance.

Built in 1922, the Arts and Crafts-style residence at 1194 Cragmont Avenue sits high in the north Berkeley hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Clad in wooden shingles, the home blissfully occupies its half-acre lot, which features mature redwoods and a calming creek.

Tall, slender windows illuminate the formal dining area, which is located right off the living room. French doors nearby open to an oversized deck, extending the living space outdoors.

Just off of the kitchen and living room, a bright and airy dining area provides direct access to the outdoors.

The owners of this updated Tudor-style abode in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, Amanda and William Hunter, are the design duo behind the William Hunter Collective, which rehabs homes. Handmade tile, soapstone counters, walnut wood, and steel make up the artfully styled kitchen.