home design

Extensive glazing provides ample natural light and panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.

The resort-like swimming pool is surrounded by lush greenery.

The interior of the art studio.

The light-filled indoor/outdoor art studio features large window-paned garage-doors, which open the space to its verdant surroundings.

Floor plan of Arnett Residence by LivingHomes

A Murphy bed transforms office into a guest room.

Evoking shou sugi ban, the cedar exterior has a Benjamin Moore Arborcoat stain.

In the dining area, Mantis chairs by Les Ateliers Courbet and a banquette upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric surround a live-edge maple table by Camilla House. The custom pendant is by Lambert & Fils and the Pivot sconces are by Apparatus.

The appliances are by Miele and the Cojo stools are by Thomas Hayes.

The light is so different here from in New York,” says Reddy, who is opening an L.A. office later this year. “There, it has so much blue in it. Here, it has much more orange.” A vintage El Monte lamp from Lawson-Fenning is paired with an Eames lounge in Will’s room.

Floor plan drawing for the small house

Floor plan drawing for the main house.

A snug attic room.

Chandelier commissioned by Rani Blancpain from Murano, Italy.

The dining table and chairs were designed by Tim Sharpe.

Architect and builder Tim Sharpe and his wife Rani Blancpain wanted a home that would allow them to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Surrounded by hoop pines, Twin Barns comprises two farmhouse-style buildings: an approximately 3,600-square-foot, four-bedroom home; and a 900-square-foot "granny flat."

A hidden portal steel frame provides strong support.

An outdoor bathroom for lazy summer soaks.

Sliding external screens provide privacy and shade from the sun.