A full wall of windows exposes the living room to one of the mountain ranges just beyond the house. Recycled wood ceiling decking — salvaged from the old gymnasium at Stanford University — warms up the steel and glass in this space. Ecofriendliness was important, so the home was designed to ventilate completely naturally, and concrete flooring and open-cell foam insulation help maintain the temperature.Chandelier: Foscarini, Lightweight
By using blonde wood as the base for this built-in couch, the design pulls in the beautiful hardwood ceiling of this contemporary space. Choosing a sectional design maximizes the slightly narrow living room’s seating availability.