Outdoor

The outdoor shower situated off of the master bedroom is enclosed to offer privacy and features a courtyard garden. Michael Arp of Lanoha Nurseries designed the house's landscaping.

An outdoor dining area is screened for privacy.

Architectural designer Sebastian Mariscal and project manager Jeff Svitak created a house in Venice, California, for Michael and Tamami Sylvester. Known as Dwell Home Venice for its role as an exemplification of modern architecture, the house is an homage to indoor-outdoor living. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.

There's little concern about privacy considering the canopy of trees that surrounds the house. Alexander, and the chickens, take advantage of their sunny Northern Californian clime.

The swimming pool offers an alternative plunge to the nearby Bantam River.

Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.

A wood-lined outdoor shower adds a modern touch to one of the decks.

Ryan Anderson of RAD Furniture designed the stools as well as the table and benches on the pool deck.

The Virgola lounge chairs in the Roseau print.