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The main wooden entrance pops against the home's sleek, all-black exterior.

A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.

Thompson, a founding principal of Assembledge+, had recently participated in a Los Angeles Magazine project to imagine solutions for those who lack housing in the city. Their notion was for public agencies to subsidize building ADUs in backyards along alleyways, dovetailing with existing alley revitalization initiatives

A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.

Custom details and natural light throughout create a calm atmosphere in every room.

Locally-sourced cedar siding continues from exterior through the interior, emphasizing the indoor/outdoor lifestyle encouraged by the natural beauty of the area.

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Large stones, mature bamboo, fountains, and acacia trees create a Zen-inspired backyard. Other notable amenities of the property include a large lap pool, detached guest house, and a two-car garage.