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The original tongue-and-groove ceiling can still be seen in the living room, where an eclectic mix of furniture, including a Ligne Roset Togo, chair creates a laid-back ambiance.

In the main public area of the home, Jared added built-in plywood shelving to separate the living and dining rooms.

New windows in the house prioritize desert views.

A custom 12-person dining table sits in the kitchen, where new white oak cabinetry and open shelving keep things light and neutral.

In the kitchen, minimalism prevails. Jared notes that the use of plywood was loosely inspired by design seen in the 1960s Sonoma County Sea Ranch community. "It's something that one of my heroes, [architect] Barbara Bestor has done very well," he says.

Floor Plan of Hoot Owl Ranch by Jared Eberhardt

On the patio sits an outdoor dining set that Jared built using wood salvaged from the original house.

The new ensuite bathroom includes a spacious two-person shower. Jared installed the cement tiles, consulting a handful of online videos for instruction.

A bathtub with breathtaking desert views is tucked into a nook just off the primary bedroom.

The primary bedroom is wrapped in plywood from floor to ceiling.

One of the home's two main bedrooms (this one is located in the original shell of the house). Jared built the bed frames and side tables.

Jared built many of the home’s furnishings by hand—including the bed frames.

The edge of the original house is differentiated from the new addition through materiality: the old brick facade remains, while the new section is clad in metal panels.

The kitchen opens to a cozy living area located in the shell of the original home.

The suburban backyard garage in Hertfordshire, England, that architect Olli Andrew of Hyper converted into a work studio is wrapped in charred larch wood pieces that give the impression of scales and foster biodiversity, providing a place for insects to nestle.