Given a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.

Matthew Millman

Front entry with custom rift sawn white oak door in an ebony stain, cast in place concrete feature wall, and large skylight over stairwell. PC Carsten Arnold

This bathroom is in the second floor of a major addition to a 1930 stone colonial. We used a modern design with traditional underpinnings. Modern roller shades by Urban Loft Window Treatments function well as window treatments without blocking the light or view.

Dustin Peck Photography

Allison Cartwright

Hand-carved from sustainably-sourced solid mango wood, the Louis armchair is one of our best sellers and deservedly so. This most elegant and substantial French style chair is also supremely comfortable, with just the right seat height, both when sitting down and getting up. The sturdy back and sides also give maximum support, yet the Louis manages to retain its stylish good looks. Partnered with the Rochelle armchair and Filou footstool, it makes a wonderful sitting room set piece. Upholstered in 100 per cent cotton in a neutral putty.

Emily Followill

The windows are Marvin "StormPlus" impact resistant windows and the doors are Rogue Valley custom fir. The siding is stained red cedar with AZEK trim and cultured stone accents. The roof is Timberline Ultra high definition shingles.

Ofer Wolberger