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While the exterior facade is clad in cedar shingles, teak, and clay, the interiors feature French oak louvers, beams, and floors to further enhance the home's warmth and texture.

The shelving unit is one of the bespoke furniture pieces Hayon created for the apartment.

Walls of glass line both sides of the hallway that connects the H-shaped floor plan.

Strategically placed windows wrap around the main living room, framing postcard-worthy views across the Belvedere Lagoon and Tiburon Peninsula.

White oak flooring keeps the open-concept space feeling light and bright.

The living room sofa is from Article and the coffee table is from Burke Decor. The rug is vintage, and the fur chair was found at Urban Outfitters.

Architect David Montalba renovated a 1970s bungalow for Janette Sosothikul in Oxnard, California, a beach town midway between Malibu and Santa Barbara.

A view of the stylish master bathroom, which features a skylight above the shower.

The Coles and their children love hitting the beach, just four blocks away.

Built-in window seats and library shelving provide storage and a place to sit.

The garage now doubles as a low-key living room and office.

Just off the living area is the pool—an enchanting sight while dining at the customizable table.

There’s the option to rent out the top floor, but it also makes a great place for family visiting from Europe to stay.

New rear addition

The design for this new residence began with its exterior: 3 ‘gardens’ to enjoy the year-round temperate climate.