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The sash-style windows are from Sierra Pacific, with a ‘Paramount’ sofa and ottoman by Blu Dot tucked underneath.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a linear skylight help welcome the landscape within the cabin’s small footprint.

The concrete flooring is complemented by maple plywood walls, creating a warm, neutral interior.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.

Oak cabinetry and reclaimed Corian counters provide rich textures in the sunlight-filled kitchen.

Floor Plan of Halcyon 02 by Fritz Tiny Homes

Floor Plan of Perrier Residence by Cicada

An arched opening was added to connect the kitchen and breakfast nook, and gain sightlines to the yard. Seamus refinished the fireplace mantle and added square zellige Zia tile in ‘Nana’s Lipstick’ to the surround. Gubi Semi Pendants hang over the island, and the sink has a Devol Ionian Bridge Tap.

The couple added curved cabinetry and a window seat to form a breakfast nook, painted in Farrow & Ball Red Earth. The table is discontinued from Anthropologie, where Kara previously worked as a display coordinator, and the overhead light is the Lambert & Fils Waldorf Double.

While Kille didn't get a separate bedroom, MR Studio was able to fit in a California king-sized bed into the space, complete with its own integrated curtains for privacy.

“Economy was always at the forefront of all of our decision making due to the high cost of building in California,” explains Kille. But that did not stop her and the design team from selecting strong color choices, like green kitchen cabinets and a bold orange-red front door.

Standard IKEA furniture is treated as semi-built-in. “The skirtings run right up to the cabinets, which are fixed to the wall,” says Lev. “It’s far cheaper than custom joinery, but still feels integrated.”

Like the rest of the home, the bathroom is clad in timber and features linoleum flooring, a natural material made using linseed oil. This approach negates the need for costly tiles. “Linoleum is a beautiful, long-lasting material,” says Lev. “You often see it used in pre-schools and hospitals, but rarely in residential projects. It’s puzzling to me as it’s readily available, affordable, and natural.”

One of the home’s smallest design features is also its most efficient: what Lev calls “the shortest hallway in the world”. The unusual space between the two bedrooms and the bathroom is angled at 45 degrees to minimise wasted circulation area. “It’s just quirky enough—and surprisingly functional,” he says.

A curved glass shower enclosure and matte black fixtures give the bathroom a clean, modern finish—while the timber wall lining continues uninterrupted, echoing the simplicity and palette of the rest of the home.

The floorplan prioritises simplicity, with the bedrooms located next to each other, each occupying a corner of the modest house. The wall-mounted lighting in the bedrooms and bathrooms echoes the pendant lighting used in the living areas, creating a sense of consistency.

Simple French doors open to the backyard, extending the living area outside.

The light timber wall lining and large vertical windows make the compact living room feel spacious. Lev kept lighting consistent throughout, using “schoolhouse” pendant fittings to unify the interior and keep costs down.

The untreated timber lining is locally sourced and left unpainted, making the house fully breathable. “There’s no paint, no tiling, no plaster,” says Lev. “The interior is just natural wood finished with Danish oil on the floor and touch surfaces.” Not only does this mean the house is breathable, but it’s an approach that Lev claims has cured his asthma.