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The couple spent about $11,000 on exterior and interior paint.

RJ Guillermo and Francis Aquino outfit their 1951 L.A. home with a backyard oasis—and roughly 350 potted plants.

Two glass doors flank a window to form a 16x9 foot wall of steel and glass at the rear. “We went back and forth so many times,” remembers Brittany, concerning the design of the wall and the size of the panes. “Now, I couldn't imagine them smaller and I couldn't imagine them bigger. So, I think it turned out to be the perfect decision for us.”

A new deck extends the cooking and dining outside.

Removing the wall brightened up the interior considerably, and there’s now a bar and lounge in the middle of the plan.

There’s now enough space for a large island with seating at the center of the room.

The main house presents a sleek kitchen, complete with black quartz countertops, all new appliances, and a large central island.

An accordion glass door expands the living area while framing a striking desert panorama.

"This property blends modern amenities with desert charm, making it an ideal candidate for a remarkable vacation rental,

The siding is covered in “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore.

Amber preserved the beams at the ceiling and incorporated new JWeld windows and door units.

Smaller square tile in matte white from Home Depot references what was there before, and the oak and quartz vanity echoes the kitchen cabinet treatment.

Light and shadows move across the rammed-earth wall panels throughout the day, creating a radiant heat source welcomed in this cool, often-windy Carmel microclimate.