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Designer Anne Poon turned an unused window nook into a miniature library for a couple remodeling their San Mateo, California, midcentury.

The bathroom is utilitarian with simple white subway tiles and bluestone flooring. The blackout

After renting several holiday houses in the area, Matt knew the fireplace was a must in this region. The Stuv 6 freestanding fireplace from Oblica subtly delineates the dining and living areas.

Arriving at the cabin is now a joyous ritual. “Every time we push the gates back and see the view it’s this sense of ‘we’ve arrived’,” Matt says.

The pen shelving keeps the kitchen light and bright, which was the goal of its design. The kitchen and bath fixtures cost about $26,000.

Using off-the-shelf materials, including standard plywood and polycarbonate panels, helped streamline construction, even if it posed design challenges. “There were a lot of complexities that made it interesting,” says architect Tony Salas. “It was a big ask for a tiny project.”

Wall height cabinetry maximizes storage in the couple’s bedroom.

The banquette has a CNC-routed cherry wood alcove. The Stellar Nubela pendant above the dining table is by Bjarke Ingels Group for Artemide.

A home by Altadena Collective under construction.

The fireplace in this small office adds a bit of character to an otherwise plain space.

Green tiles bring a splash of color to the powder room; the countertop and sink are concrete.

Thanks to the changes to the building envelope and the remediation of the water intrusion, the basement is now a great hang-out space.

This area was previously open to the floor below, so SHED filled it with a built-in window seat and reading nook, with an Isaac sconce from Schoolhouse.

A hallway ends in a built-in bookshelf and a banquette backed with brass.

This model of Eichler home is known as the CC-174R.