Interiors

The Perch at sunset.

This sofa, the Pillo by Willo Perron, was strikingly unstructured compared with Knoll’s regular fare. And for that we were grateful. Pretty much a stack of soft pillows, it made for the perfect place to get off our feet, having done about 9,000 steps, or four-and-a-half miles. Its shapelessness paired well with a couple of Barcelona chairs.

The backsplash is covered in Clé Tile, and the counters are Carrara marble.

"Fantastically secluded, the house is surrounded by rolling countryside,

The countertop is a custom Concrete Collaborative terrazzo, and the colored flecks nod to the wall tiles.

Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.

Inspired by a David Hockney painting, Grant Straghan colors his London home in soothing tones of seafoam and rose.

The mountain abode is nestled on a quiet street a mere 10 minutes from the slopes, and it shares its lot with a gathering of large trees. The house also comfortably accommodates up to 10 people, so it's perfect for hosting friends and their families.

The original wood columns and beams create a more open feel and flood the spaces with natural light. "The kitchen looks out over the courtyard, which acts as a light well and provides ventilation,

Kim Moellenberndt and Ryan Tyner found their future home at a corner store built in the 1940s. The deal started with a handshake deal between the couple of the store's owner.

The couple took advantage of numerous municipal programs when landscaping the backyard. Mandy recently completed a free course through LADWP, who also promotes resources for the SoCal Turf Replacement Program, to become a certified California Native Plant Landscape: “There is an amazing amount of knowledge and resources for transitioning yards with more native/drought-tolerant plants through LADWP and the Theodore Payne Foundation,” says Mandy.

Danny fitted the kitchen into an alcove outfitted with Ikea cabinets and Semihandmade fronts. The refrigerator is by LG. On the jute rug from Armadillo, chairs from Threshold join a table from Inside Weather.

The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.

A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.