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On the home's east side, the overhang created by the second story volume shades the front door while still allowing morning light into the bedrooms.

Distinct outdoor zones, such as this wood deck adjacent to the pool, are just as integral to the home as the indoor living spaces.

Wood slats wrap the master bath walls, bringing in a touch of warmth and contrasting texture.

The original 1,000-square-foot house (where the open living, dining, and kitchen area is mostly located) abuts the new, 1,000-square-foot addition in an "T" configuration to make the best use of the site.

In the kitchen, olive green cabinets pair with Calacatta marble, stylish fixtures, and a circular, wood-clad island.

Visitors experience the beauty of the courtyard upon entry as they step atop large pavers leading up to the wood deck.

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

Large windows provide views to the courtyard while drawing in plentiful daylight. Aballs Wall Sconces from Parachilna march down the hallway to a small office space with built-ins.

Top 9 Gardens of 2020: The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards help enliven their biophilic homes.

Creede Fitch and his wife look out on the courtyard of their Austin home, where a heritage pecan tree has pride of place.

Day, Hachigian, and Sosi congregate on the back terrace at a dining table designed by Day and his brother-in-law, Garo Hachigian.

Day takes a swim in a new lap pool framed by a lush Southern California garden. The lower wall next to the pool is made from stacked Pennsylvania bluestone, which was used for all exterior stone as well.

A 41-foot-long heated saltwater pool includes a submerged tanning ledge. The hot tub was created using concrete and stucco. The outdoor area includes lounge chairs from Jøna’s curatory, Cast + Crew.

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“The intention of the landscape design was to create a tranquil refuge in a vibrant neighborhood for the family to entertain, play, and spend quality time together outdoors,” says the team at The Green Room Landscape Architecture. “The architecture produced multiple lines of sight that penetrate through the home, connecting the front and back yards with similar plant materials, creating a feeling that the house was planted in a scenic Sonoran meadow.”

The simple wood deck features innovative cutouts that allow full-grown Yucca trees to peek through.

In one of several distinct outdoor spaces, a pink terrazzo tub creates an oasis under the palms.