There’s a moment in almost every design consultation when someone says, “We’ll just do white walls throughout for now.” And every time, I smile because I know there’s an entire world of possibility on the other side of that. So yes, this is a love letter to color, texture, and earth-based finishes.
But more importantly, it’s an invitation: To build a home that feels grounded, sensory, and deeply connected to the land beneath it. While white walls certainly have their time and place, using them everywhere often leaves modern homes feeling sterile, flat, or emotionally unfinished.

When we design with intention with an understanding of energy, balance, and sustainability, we create more than a house. We create a living, breathing ecosystem that nurtures everyone inside it.

If you’re curious about how Vastu Shastra can shape your future home, we’d love to explore it with you.

A system-built home is designed using a modular process, not modular parts. The materials are pre-engineered and pre-finished to the exact specifications and delivered to your site, where the home is assembled on-site with full design flexibility.

As fires become more frequent and intense due to climate change, designing homes in high fire-risk areas requires thoughtful, proactive strategies. At OTO Design, we believe resilient design can offer not only safety but also a path to healing, hope, and renewal.

Building a home near water offers a serene lifestyle but presents unique challenges like saltwater exposure, humidity, strong winds, and flooding. At Lindal and OTO Design with over 60 years of experience, we specialize in designing durable homes in marine climates using passive design principles and climate-responsive strategies. We offer corrosion-resistant materials, elevated foundations, and sustainable building solutions that ensure longevity and comfort. Our expertise helps clients create homes that withstand coastal elements while minimizing environmental impact.