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“We always had it in the back of our minds to do something like this,” says Jeff. “At some point we wanted to build a house that totally represented our values.”

The second-story bedroom wing faces east, toward the warmth of the morning sun and away from neighbors. The graphite gray cladding on the exterior is by Richlite.

A see-through entry hall joins the living areas with a bedroom wing.

“It’s a human-scaled house. It’s not intimidating or fussy. It feels good,” explains architect Solomon Berg.

The oak island and cupboards offset the kitchen’s black IKEA cabinetry.

Hilary and her husband, Jimmy, opted for a functional, restrained material palette. In the dining room, Rejuvenation pendants hang above a table by Hedge House and chairs from Hay.

The Ramseys finished the pool after they moved in. Although Alterstudio had also designed a cabana, the couple decided not to build it in favor of keeping more outdoor space. Chairs and lounges by Loll join an umbrella by California Umbrella.

The wood cladding extends outside and wraps around a corner of the facade. Alemán Design Build oversaw the landscaping.

A concealed door opens into the principal bedroom suite.

In the living room, an Era sofa from Lytle Pressley joins a Calder coffee table by Minotti and a Grand Repos armchair and ottoman by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. The fireplace is by Fireorb.

“The house went up so fast compared to a lot of buildings we do, because it’s such a simple design,” explains designer Tim Whitehill.