Imbuing a modern edifice with warmth and charm is no simple feat. By tapping into his own experiences and desires, Leffers has managed to do just that. “Comfort and coziness are always my top priorities,” he says. “I have little kids and don’t want them to feel like they are living in a museum. Everything in this house has personal meaning to me, connecting to a memory from a trip or an artist I love or a gift from a friend. When you choose things with your heart, everything works out in the end.” – Anh-Minh Le for California Home and Design