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The 9-year-old twins’ quarters are organized into a volume that includes their beds and cupboards. Since it was adjusted within a previously existing bedroom, there’s only one window on his side; that’s why the divide between the two chambers doesn’t go all the way up, so the natural light can also reach her.

Woud’s modular sofa provides a vibrant accent color used elsewhere in the house and ADU. The striped club chair is from Ferm Living; the Eames chair and ottoman were among the only things the couple brought with them from Colorado. The knot cushions are by Design House Stockholm, and the prints are by Cornelia Thomsen.

While right now it’s all a happy blend, Vanbesien has made considerations for a future where he might not necessarily need or want to work a staircase away from his bedroom. “If I stopped working in that office, or we outgrow that office, it wouldn’t necessarily be easy to rent this space to someone else, so we have thought about how we can close it in a bit if we ever need to.”

The beams were part of the original structure of the home. Ceilings are quite tall—10 feet or higher.

Besides the framing, the other new materials Troup used were plywood for the interiors and fresh zinc-aluminum sheeting for the roof: cheap and cheerful.

Sheila and Steve hired designer Tracey Gallacher to update their 1,500-square-foot home in Silver Lake. Built in 1952, the house has

“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident

The open kitchen is the home’s heart—and its literal center, designed so the couple can host casual gatherings with friends and family. Iragüen Viñuela chose light gray granite countertops, and matching engineered wood cabinets.

The new dining area, just off the kitchen, was designed around a lamp that Peter brought back from Japan.

After spending several years in Tokyo, a family revamps an American Foursquare with a fresh floor plan, a glassy extension, and an appreciation of Japanese design.

Yakisugi siding and site-built details enhance the $1.05 million modular package.

“I skewed the plan so that my house is oriented to the meadow and the creek, and they’re oriented to the meadow and the mountain,” Schicketanz says.