The living area, tucked under a bank of 12-foot-tall windows, provides a stunning view of the desert landscape. Furnishings are toned down so all eyes focus on the glorious scenery just steps from the back patio.

A steel-framed leather chair and soft brown suede sofas lend a clean, tailored masculine touch. "We picked the fabric for the sofas, and then we discovered that the gravel color was a paler version of the sofa leather. It was meant to be," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Spiked green grass, bursting forth from a natural clay bowl, echoes textures featured in the landscape design.

An 8-foot-tall painting by Kevin Tolman is a feast for the eyes in the great room. Chosen to balance the cool tile in the kitchen, the piece complements the home’s modern styling. “The contemporary design of the house decrees that you keep it simple and clean,” says Woodrum.