This two-story craftsman home style was designed on an empty lot in Walnut Creek, CA. The floor plan makes efficient use of a 2,380-square-feet conditioned area and a two-car garage. Inside, the open floor plan allows for smaller, smarter spaces, enveloped in a simple elegant overlay. The front porch area opens on a greenbelt that gives the interior common areas a kind of tree-house feel, while a sculptural open tread stairway allows for singular views of the tree canopy beyond. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms provide generous amounts of natural daylight and fresh air. Because the home’s palette of materials, hardware, and fixtures pair tried-and-true components with fresh alternatives, these elements collectively form a home that’s both personal and timeless.