Conceptual designer Jasper Morrison designed the Cork Stool family for Vitra in 2004. Each stool is shaped from a substantial piece of pressed agglomerate cork for a sculptural look with a surprising lightweight feel. The Cork Stool features a light and velvety touch and is easily transported, making it a versatile addition to a variety of interiors. The unexpected material mimics a light, knotty wood, but is distinctive, tactile, and will complement both traditional and modern spaces. Available in three styles—A, B, and C. These stools are 15% off until October 22, 2015.

The bunk room features four extra-long bunk beds, allowing the home to sleep 10.

Square Acacia X trivet from Crate and Barrel, $13 from crateandbarrel.com

What’s your best seller? Our Nesting trivet set ($150) that can also be used as a fruit bowl. The response seems to come from the dual function, the story of collaborating with Arrowhead, and the beauty of the design.

The sunken living room allows for delineation of space while keeping an open-plan environment

The master bath incorporates custom cabinets by Bob Clausen, fixtures by Grohe, Hansgrohe, and Kohler, and a sink by Duravit. Plush Lisbon cork carpets the floor.

“This house for me is about contemplation,” says Adrian. “You come here from the city and the place is saying, ‘Hi, meet yourself again.’”

North Carolina firm Skram Furniture Company has created a flexible and functional line of containers that can be utilized in various spaces, from offices to kitchens.

The plan is super efficient but with gracious moments. This was also family's home for four generations, so preserving the house’s original shape and honoring that history was important factor in the design process.

Vintage furniture looks right at home in the refurbished mid-century space.

A Rejuvenation sconce and a Pfeifer Studio stool accent the reading nook built into the hallway.

The preserved railing was painted Benjamin Moore “Wrought Iron.” A soffit, its underside lined with square-edge white oak tongue and groove cladding, both defines the entry to the primary suite, and creates a cozy feel for the couch beneath it. Right Brilliant Willing Mori Pendants hang over the stairs.

The Andy Warhol’s Flower, 1964 and KAWS’s Seated Companion sculpture in the artist’s studio cleverly represent both the beauty and frustration of creating art.

Delightfully simple, yet wonderfully functional, the rainbow-hued trivet offers an attractive way to protect tabletops from hot pots. $20 from areaware.com.

Brass trivet by Oji Masanori, $90 from muhshome.com

Little Big trivet by byAMT, $20 from areaware.com.

The courtyard and pool are adjacent to the entry stair and half a level above the street, so that no excavation was required. This brings the courtyard closer to the upper level living areas, while still allowing the guest suite on the lower level to feel connected to the courtyard.

The flooring was a major new addition. While it appears to be concrete, it is actually gray cork sheeting, laid in large tiles. The material is natural, fully recyclable, soft to walk on, cool in summer, warm in winter, and is able to withstand moisture.

The ceiling height in the central hall was raised, and mechanical equipment and ducting were relocated to the roof. The double sliding pocket doors on the left side, which were part of the original design, were replaced with new doors and hardware as well as custom pocket covers.

The yellow fiberglass hydraulic panels add a colorful touch to decidedly minimalist interior color scheme.

The open, split-level plan allows for continuous flow from space to space, and uninterrupted views from the inside out. The original radiant heating system remains, and cool gray cork floors provide comfort and warmth.

Built-in bookcases in the living room echo the birch ply of the kitchen cabinetry.

The yoga room built for Claire’s mother, who is a yoga instructor, is one of the architects’ favorite areas in the home. The meditative retreat frames desert views through a long window, and is the only room in the home with cork flooring rather than concrete. Custom walnut cabinetry minimizes clutter.

The designers rebuilt the vanity with MAXI Film birch plywood in black, and a Caesarstone raw concrete composite stone counter.

An Alekos Fassianos lithograph and soft blue niches offset the wood paneling. An IC lamp by Michael Anastassiades hangs in the hallway. - Chicago, Illinois Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

MID-CENTURY MODERN TRIVET $45 – $100 Designed by Fredrick Arndt in eco-friendly American black walnut, this trivet is right up our ally. We love the variation in the wood grain pattern and the sleek and structured design. It's a perfect bit of modernity for the table.

The Koi pond appears as an interior extension of the outdoors. Water flows underneath a large pane of glass to an exterior half of the pond that is shaded underneath the covered patio.

The cork stairs with a rope railing lead down to the kids’ level.

An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.

The frame of the Corques sofa by the designer Lucie Koldova for Per / Use is made from cork, and upholstered with Kvadrat fabric.

White marble triangle trivet by Fort Standard, $88 from store.dwell.com.