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Before: The house, originally designed by Henrik Bull, had a typical asphalt roof and wood siding.

Drawing inspiration from the legendary coastal community, Rubin Studios clad the hillside home in cedar and revamped its interiors with timber, stone, and tile.

Since the photo shoot, the couple have placed a desk in the triangular window nook and use the perch as a workspace. “There’s just something about it that hugs you,” says Shelley. “I feel very focused and relaxed when I’m here.”

Architect Ryan Leidner reimagined this 2,500-square-foot home in San Francisco.