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To accommodate an island in the kitchen, they moved an interior wall. “It was the only wall that was relocated,” says Scott.

With the same materials that were used originally—like the mahogany and Douglas fir in the living room—Dominick and Scott sensitively restored the interior. Knoll fabrics cover the vintage Paul McCobb stools.

The site includes a boat shed and a tractor the family uses to pull their boat to and from the ramp.

The color-blocked cabinetry and bold appliances are balanced by a more neutral terrazzo countertop (also by Concrete Collaborative), white walls, and simple globe pendant lights.

The kitchen originally featured vintage appliances, but they were no longer up to code and were replaced by SMEG appliances that match the retro vibe and color palette of the renovated rental home. “I am obsessed with the orange Smeg fridge and the color-blocked Reform CPH cabinets we custom built around them,” says interior designer Dani Dazey. “We also color-blocked the appliances to match the eclectic retro feel.”]

The one bedroom-one bath guesthouse has a kitchenette, and also utilizes the same materials as the main house: walnut cabinets, cedar walls, and the tongue and groove ceiling treatment.

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The Cree House as it fits into its rocky desert surroundings. The design recalls details of Villa Savoye, which Frey worked on while training under Le Corbusier.

The fireplace that anchors the living space features native rock plucked from the site.

This image captures the home's indoor/outdoor feel.