Park models

"Products like propane tankless water heaters allow the owner to have hot water as soon as they arrive while not having to spend money keeping it hot while they are away," says Cordill.

Without propane, this dwelling in Big Sur would not have been able to take advantage of the stunning landscape.

The smallest offering, My Galia, is a sauna enveloped in spruce.

The Treehouse Floorplan

The homeowner's daughters have beds on the top floor of the Treehouse.

The VITA Fireplaces Aidan single-sided suspension fireplace adds a cozy, modern vibe.

The original treehouse sketch by the homeowner's daughter hangs framed in the kitchen.

A soaking tub with a view.

A heavily mirrored exterior glass surface provides privacy during the daytime, with motorized drapes as an additional solve. However, because the drapes needed to encompass the entire space to attain full privacy, the firm had to think outside the box and move things that are traditionally located against wall surfaces out into the living spaces.

Large floor-to-ceiling glass cubes for the bedroom and bathroom spaces take advantage of the beautiful view of the lake and maximize the sensation of floating amongst the tree canopy.

“It lifts me up each day to see and feel the light streaming in, and to watch it change throughout the day, ” says Michelle.

In the kitchen, black-and-white Ikea cabinetry is paired with white Caesarstone countertops.

The Eames chairs around the dining table are from Design Within Reach, while the table and stools were sourced from CB2.

“The home’s black metal details, wood cladding, and large windows stand out from the surrounding stucco boxes in the neighborhood,” says Levy.

Light wood cabinetry with metallic pulls bring warmth to the kitchen. The concrete countertops are trowel-finished for a textured look.

The floorboards—wide oak planks bleached to a light color—were repurposed from the construction of the main house. The homeowner installed matching tongue-and-groove panels of bleached oak on the ceiling.

Many of the furnishings are custom-designed to fit the constraints of the square footage. “I was surprised how much I enjoyed working within the limits of a small space,” says Nancy.

The Newberg family’s ADU in Laurel Canyon was designed with a sophisticated, Japanese-style aesthetic in mind. “I always loved the idea of a dark exterior combined with a very light interior,” says owner Nancy Newberg.