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Nicholas Beggs and Joyce Prestes in the living area of their new home in São Paulo. The ’70s property was redesigned by Arkitito. The rug on the floor, by Rodrigo Ohtake, complements the bright yellow wall in the background.

The living room features a gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows under exposed joists.

For their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles, architect Bruce Norelius and his partner, Landis Green, retained and restored core elements, such as the living room’s redwood paneling and concrete-block wall.

Original walnut paneling and travertine floors line the expansive main living room.

The living room is furnished with an Eames lounge and ottoman and a Line credenza by Nathan Yong. The fireplace, also painted by the last owner, is Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore.

“People boat by the house all the time just to park and look up at it,” says broker associate Michelle Jones.

The fireplace is a striking, and popular, feature that the family uses frequently. It was an investment upfront, but will prove a cost-effective choice as time goes on. "Our unit can warm our entire family space including the kitchen, living room, dining room, and office with a more than 90-percent efficiency rating," the homeowner explains.

Two Faber Cylindra mount range hoods add contrast above the cooktop, while coordinating with the Paperclip stools by Kinetic.

Owner Jill Lucia has her own interior design firm, and she and her team oversaw the furnishings. A Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex anchors the living room alongside a thrifted coffee table and a Little Petra side chair. The custom rug is by Montana Iabelle.

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the backyard while also filling the cedar-clad living areas with warm natural light.

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The open-plan living, dining, and lounge space is anchored by a Georgia O’Keefe-inspired adobe fireplace. The common area enjoys views of the pool and hot tub, and the rugged mountains beyond.

Mary Barensfeld grew up in a colonial-style home near Pittsburgh that was built by her grandfather and enlarged by her parents. In 2016, she and fellow architect Yvonne Riggie added a pair of rustic modern wings. One, a dining pavilion, includes a lounge that is warmed by a Bodart & Gonay woodstove. The entire room opens to the outdoors through a folding wall system by Hope’s Windows.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors connect the main living area with a private terrace overlooking Silver Lake.

Clerestory windows and sliding glass doors span across the main living room.

The single-story residence has an open-plan living/dining area.