This contemporary mid-century modern home in California was designed by architect Lutah Riggs.

The peaceful mood in this contemporary living room is created with coastal-inspired blues and grays, lots of natural light and a simple, open feel. Area rugs help mark out different conversational groupings in the large floor plan.

Here's a place a body can contemplate a good day's work in style. The black leather sofa tucks cozily into a niche surrounded by bookshelves; artwork and sconces give some razzle dazzle.

To grant the homeowners' wish that their kitchen have an intimate cooking space as well as a more accessible entertaining area, the designers took out a brick wall and combined two rooms to create this open plan layout. The custom cabinets are walnut.