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The first phase of Curtis’ redesign was to refinish the shelves in a rich moody color.

The sisters were actively implementing design moves that wouldn't add to the cost. "We were always looking for those opportunities and the one that’s most visible is the semi-arch there,

The renovation takes advantage of the home’s hillside views, which are especially spectacular in the dining area, where the couple’s French bulldog, Bruno, likes to get some sun. The space also features a Mori pendant from RBW, Prouvé Standard SP chairs from Vitra, and a table by And And And Studio.

In the living area, Jeremy, left, and Joe relax on a green Muuto sectional. “We never would have chosen it on our own,” says Joe, extending praise to their architects for nudging them to take chances. “Now we can’t imagine any other sofa. It’s perfect.” The velvet sofa upholstery in Moss is from Knoll, while the rug is from Armadillo.

To break up the otherwise open main level, the architects added a powder room wrapped in green. In the foreground, the living area also features a Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning and an Offset coffee table by Philippe Malouin for Resident.

A closer look at the power room that sits in the center of the main level.

Joe and Jeremy initially liked And And And in part because of the firm’s kitchen designs. “Annie and Daniel had done a kitchen for their own home that we loved,” says Jeremy. “It was beautiful and functional.” For the couple, the studio selected warm wood finishes accompanied by black soapstone counters, Forbo Marmoleum cabinets, and a copper faucet from Watermark Designs. The appliances are from Fisher & Paykel.

“We were a good match for Annie and Daniel because we were game for unconventional ideas. We’d share materials and details we liked, and then they’d show us even more exciting options,

Back in the living area, shelving hardware by Rakks create a tidy spot for the displaying the couple's collection of vinyl.

“Sustainability is very important to us,” lead architect Heather Dubbeldam says. “It is easy to design with passive systems, to use passive sustainable principles to influence the design and layout of the house.” Her team reduced the need for air conditioning and artificial lighting through carefully positioned doors and windows that draw in natural light and breeze. New insulation, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and low-energy lighting also minimize the homeowners’ dependence on utilities.

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A basic box that’s as tall as it is wide (28 feet) and 16 feet long, this Portland, Oregon house consists of rooms stacked vertically: an unfinished basement on the bottom, a kitchen-living area and a bathroom in the middle, and a bedroom on top, with the stairwell hinged onto the front of the home. The only interior doors are those to the bathroom, basement, and root cellar, leaving the rest of the space open and unfettered. At just 704 square feet, Katherine Bovee and Matt Kirkpatrick's home is a great lesson in making the most out of every inch. Click here to see the interior.

Large spans of glass look out on the surrounding lush vegetation.

Worrell Yeung fuses the Manhattan apartment’s historic details with the owners’ vibrant collection of art and ephemera—and honors a few eccentric asks.

The workstation and the cabinets are by Korben Mathis Woodworking; the desk lamp is from TaoTronics.

The cozy room is now a library with custom shelving for the owner’s books and records. There’s a bar behind the sliding door, and the chair is from Erik Jorgensen and the vintage footstool is the client’s own.