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The entire kitchen was moved from its previous poky nook into the former dining area. Countertops totalled €6.6K, while fixtures (together with those in the bathroom) came to €11K.

A stone carving that reads “JD 1949” references the home’s original owners, John Rood and Dorothy Bridgman—and, as luck would have it, current owners John and Debby Christakos, too.

The paved side yard with a translucent roof sheet acts as a landing pad for the family’s ride-on toys, while a slatted frame keeps the space from seeming too cluttered.

An internal window creates a visual connection between the living area and the dining room, and also allows the wood-burning fireplace to easily heat the whole space.

The patio features a sectional from Neighbor, a coffee table from Zachary A., and dinnerware from Kinto.

The primary suite was fit into the previous garage, with the bathroom tucked behind a wall of storage.

The Kauai House is the perfect bird feeder to put at a beach house or as a year-round reminder of your passion for surfing.

A soaking tub set off to the side of the house offers a tranquil space to view the sunset.

The original home was converted into a bedroom level, and given a second-story addition and roof deck. The dark exterior color, a charcoal-eggplant hue, lets the landscape colors stand out in contrast. “The existing house roof became the roof deck,” says Rogers. “And then I just shifted over the addition so that it floated over the landscape.”

Gently graded steps covered in pine needles wander through the home’s L-shaped garden, designed by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh. A

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

Kim Moellenberndt and Ryan Tyner found their future home at a corner store built in the 1940s. The deal started with a handshake deal between the couple of the store's owner.

The couple added a 50-year-old olive tree to create a sense of arrival for guests.

At the top of the terraced lot, another outdoor gathering area offers a private, shaded setting with picturesque views of the surrounding canyons.

Wrapped with a dark-gray facade, the detached bonus unit sports a similar design to the main house. Mature vegetation between the two structures helps to create a sense of seclusion.

A large deck near the indoor dining area presents an idyllic setting for open-air entertaining.

Open shelving stretches across a wall in the dining area, offering plenty of additional storage. Meanwhile, wood-framed glass doors create an instant indoor/outdoor connection between the living spaces.