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Light on the Land

With its humble footprint and restrained use of local materials, this 1,400-square-foot house in Northern California makes a dramatic impression

Dominique Vorillon

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Space Saver

What you see: economic use of space―Mary and Eric carved the kitchen area out of one side of the entry hall.

What you don’t see: a whole lot of clutter, thanks to the expansive bank of veneered fir cabinetry that keeps the clean and simple space from feeling austere