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Luster also restored the dining room woodwork, which became warped after an earlier remodel.

A narrow corridor connects the three volumes, with shelving for Edna’s books and art collection and large picture windows overlooking the patios.

“There’s confusion that the more expensive the design is, the more of a luxury it is. But expensive materials do not make the design,” Edna says.

A lofted drawing studio features a sawtooth roof with expansive skylights that frame the branches of a jacaranda tree overhead.

A 48-foot-long deck spans the width of the third level, which contains the kitchen, dining area, and living room.

Designed by architect Robin Donaldson as his personal home, this 3,160-square-foot loft is located in downtown Santa Barabara.

The renovation cleaned up the rear yard and rear elevation with a new addition and careful landscaping.

The guestroom on the first storey, with a small walk-in wardrobe.

The owner, a school teacher, reads with her child on the banquette, which is bathed in rare London sun.

The wildflowers on the roof can be seen through the skylights throughout the day. A duo of sliders allows for a clear connection to the garden.

Skylights allow for sun to reach the inside of the home, while providing views of the sky and wildflower roof.

Part of the main living area is sat within the well-preserved railway carriage, while the outer portion is lined with expansive picture windows overlooking the surrounding coastline.

The dining room includes a 1980s Philippe Starck armchair. The trays, also by Haddock Studio, are part of a group of pieces made from old redwood boards found in the building’s basement.