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The bathrooms can be equipped with a large free-standing bath or shower/wet room.

The Ki cabins feature an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space that seamlessly connect to the outdoors via full-height glazed doors that fold back to completely open up one facade to the lake.

Small details—like unique hanging lamps, modern chairs with contrasting materials, and built-ins full of colorful items—bring life to the simplicity of the home’s design.

A pocket window wall in front of the dining room lets in the warmth of the California sun during mealtime.

The skylight and floor-to-ceiling glass windows invite nature into the bathing area of the bathroom.

A look at the upper-level bedroom, complete with a private balcony overlooking the front yard.

Each of the bathrooms was treated to a top-down renovation with new fixtures and finishes. This one includes a skylight, large glass shower, and oversized tub.

Both of the home’s primary suites, sited at opposite ends of the home on the ground level, offer direct outdoor access and a connected bathroom.

Sleek gray cabinetry complements a quartz-topped kitchen island while refinished wide-plank hardwood flooring adds warmth to the space.

An open-concept kitchen merges with the light-filled living room, benefitted by generous windows and doors.

Bifold doors open to extend the living space to the private, concrete patio in the backyard. Plush seating and a fire table offer a cozy, secluded place to gather and entertain.

Another view of the living space highlights one of the many indoor/outdoor connections found throughout the two-level residence—a signature of May’s designs.

Similarly to Chillhouse (as pictured above), Cyndi gravitates toward open-shelving to store, organize, and display her various wellness accessories in her home. “I keep my beauty products on display via clear shelves,” she notes.

One of the most important areas of the house for Berk was the kitchen, as Elrod was struggling to figure out how to be a family without his wife. The kitchen is designed for Elrod to cook for his sons without really having to think about it. "So he could just be the dad and live in that moment."

Amy Wakeland prepares some of the fruits and vegetables that she regularly harvests from the backyard garden.

The dining room. Much of the furniture was purchased from vintage modern home stores in L.A. The furnishings represent an attitude—whenever possible, recycle, reuse, and support local manufacturers—as well as a strong sense of aesthetics at home.

Open shelving provides a rustic touch and a place to store some of the family's beautiful kitchenware.