After relocating from blizzardy Wisconsin to sunbaked Encinitas, CA, four years ago, Sally and Frédéric Pla embraced the oceanside town’s balmy weather and casual scene—and wanted their home to do the same. There remodeled kitchen includes an open floor plan with an eat-in dining spot and easy access to the patio. Acres of windows now flood the space with light and offer views of the backyard and the craggy rolling hills beyond. (HGTV)