Amy and Jason say they had a specific shared vision for the space and what they wanted it to look like, and that vision was lots and lots of wood — while also being mindful of clutter and how small the space is. “I think that’s so important; making sure you’re on the same page with your partner and/or family so that when you go through the renovation, you know exactly what to ask for to keep things moving,” Amy writes.

Our style: We’re lucky that we share very similar interior design styles — we knew when we were renovating that we wanted the entire house to be covered in wood, from the ceiling beams to the paneling on the walls. I love Japanese and Scandinavian design, while Jason is a surfer, so he collects surf memorabilia, books, and photography. We also like American folk art and collecting vintage from local LA flea markets. Perhaps most importantly in such a tiny house: we both like to have very few belongings! Things get cluttered (and sandy) quickly in a small space so close to the beach, so we like to have a place for everything and we clean a little obsessively.

Favorite Element: My favorite element is the corner reading nook, with a Noguchi pendant and our custom patchwork couch, which is extra deep and *so* cozy.

Jason loves the loft space, which has a window that overlooks the ocean so he can check on the surf that day. 

• Front door — Backdrop, “Ghost Ranch” 
• Exterior — Kelly Wearstler for Farrow & Ball, “Sand”

• Vintage French wooden coat rack — Etsy 

• Custom reclaimed textile patchwork couch — Suay Sew Shop 
• Akarai pendant light — Noguchi Museum Shop
• Framed hand print — Nathaniel Russell
• Dog bed — Suay Sew Shop 

• Counter stools — Vintage 1940s Alvar Aalto (new versions here) 
• Refrigerator — Big Chill Slim Fridge in Yellow Grey
• Viking Gas Range — Refurbished from a local dealer (similar here)
• Light fixtures — Schoolhouse Electric

• Case Study Bed — Modernica 
• Dresser — Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller (similar here)
• Turned wood side table — Hanna Dausch 
• Wood block side table — Rose Bowl Flea 
• Sconces — Arne Jacobson replicas, from Counter Space in LA 
• Bedding — Brooklinen Washed Linen bedding in Caramel

• Sconce — Schoolhouse Electric Cylinder Double Sconce in Butterscotch
• Sink — Kohler Soho Sink in Biscuit
• Teak Shower Bench — AquaTeak (similar)
• Tile — Zia Tile in Glazed Earth

• Bedding — Parachute Organic Cotton Cloud Quilt in Natural
• Vintage Throw Blanket — Rose Bowl Flea
• Sconce — Commune Design
• Rug — Jean Palmer Home

Thanks Amy and Jason!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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*Correction: An earlier version of this tour stated the trailer dated back to the 1940s, but it’s actually the 1950s. The piece has been updated for accuracy.