To complement the white-washed custom cabinetry in her kitchen, architect Julie Salles Schaffer has designed a tile backsplash to resemble "melting butter in a white pan." Daltile arranged her two-color AutoCAD design—white and off-white—onto a mesh backing for a small fee. To soften the edges of the cabinets’ drawers and doors, Schaffer requested radial edging.

The master bedroom interior is finished with cherry wood.

The master bath features a freestanding bathtub and elegantly curved spout.

Sheer curtains let light and breezes into the master bedroom.

A COZY AND MODERN INDOOR-OUTDOOR BEDROOM IN BUENOS AIRES In Argentinean architect and furniture designer Alejandro Sticotti's bedroom, dappled sunlight and reclaimed-wood floors and walls give the room a warm, peaceful feel.

At a home renovation in Connecticut, cabinet fabricator Michael Madore experimented with what he calls an "aggressive" metal-sanding process to pull out the grain from the whitewashed oak plywood. For the hardware-free cabinets, Julie Salles Schaffer looked to a drawer pull detail derived from Giò Ponti’s work—though she admits the radial edging is an effect entirely her own.

Houle designed the ofuro tub in the master bath to mesh with the home’s tallowwood wall paneling. The Ikea sink is outfitted with Vola faucets.

Wood is a favorite material of owners Daoust and Baker, who select pieces that show off the natural grains of each cut.

At a renovated home in Nevada, cabinetmaker Ben Wilborn carefully matched the grain of the kitchen cabinets, and the homeowners paired the wood with modern stainless steel cabinet pulls.

Environmental protection blends with elegant design in the Kizara Maru Plate Set. Made from pine trees sourced from healthy sustainable forests in Japan, this set of eight disposable wooden plates is recyclable. Because of the specialized production process, no two plates are the same—each reveals its own intricate wood grain pattern for a distinctive place setting that will create a striking contrast with metal flatware at a dining room table, or will nicely complement an outdoor dining setting with its own natural look.

The adjacent extra-wide stairs provide easily accessible storage space; the custom bookcases, made of the same Douglas fir plywood as the treads, follow the rise of the steps to the bedroom.

Arbel’s “14” sconces spot the wall to ethereal effect in the master bedroom. “I wanted this place to be habitable. One of my greatest criticisms of modern architecture is that it often forgets to make things cozy.”

A bedroom in a renovated townhouse in Harlem, New York, makes the most of a tight space with orange-tinted pink walls. Pink bedding keeps the space monochromatic but adds depth with a range of reddish tones.

Treanor's bedroom.

The Packable Wireless System (PWS) from Grain Audio is a wireless speaker that is portable and Bluetooth-enabled, making it perfect for backyard parties. Made with solid walnut and featuring neutral graphite speaker grills and buttons, the PWS has a modern, mature look that will guests will love.

The master bedroom; the painting is by Radcliffe Bailey.

Upstairs is a sleeping loft, accessible by a spiral staircase. A digital projector makes it possible for the couple to watch movies against the opposite wall.

The master bedroom is spartan.

The architects designed the large dining table, which is framed by the open kitchen, the wood-burning stove, and the garden beyond.

White-and-blue, wood-grain–patterned UonUon tiles by 14oraitaliana line the bathroom walls in a loft above the garage.

In such a small space “you have to organize, and every piece takes a decision,” says resident Heidi Wright. The couple keep things they use less frequently, like guest bedding, in the higher cabinets.

A linear sequence of eight, 12-foot bays extends the length of the home from rear bedrooms and an office to the open kitchen and living room space. The modest form, a reflection of the owners' desire for simplicity, required few materials: wood, concrete, and steel. Photo by Ron Johnson.

A large skylight looms above a Duravit tub and a Runtal Radia towel warmer in the en suite bathroom.

The couple designed the master bedroom, choosing a new red carpet inspired by the original and a Half Moon pendant by Allied Maker.

A massive pine beam defines the master bathroom.

The Packable Wireless System (PWS) from Grain Audio is a wireless speaker that you won’t want to put away when it’s not in use. Made with solid walnut with neutral graphite speaker grills and buttons, the PWS has a modern, mature look that will complement a bookcase, desktop, or even a bedside table. At only seven inches long, this speaker is small enough to fit into a backpack, carry-on suitcase, or purse, making it an ideal travel speaker.

This extending desk and table from 2131 Collection features a pronounced wood grain and warm color that will complement home offices and dining rooms.

The Buckeye Burl Wood Bud Vase from Melanie Abrantes Design is a one-of-a-kind vase made from a solid piece of buckeye burl, a wood native to California. This wood has a distinctive grain that differs at every angle, making the vase a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Through the technique of lathing, the buckeye burl becomes smooth to the touch, giving this vase a soft feel when in hand. Add several to a dining room table to create a warm display of flowers.

Grain Audio PWS Wireless Speaker, $249 at the Dwell Store The Packable Wireless System (PWS) from Grain Audio is a wireless speaker that you won’t want to put away when it’s not in use. Made with solid walnut with neutral graphite speaker grills and buttons, the PWS has a modern, mature look that will complement a bookcase, desktop, or even a bedside table.

In the master bath, a custom raised Silestone sink is surrounded by a teak countertop and Porcelanosa glass tiles. Teak slats anchor the glass-enclosed shower.

Mimicking the cantilever of the house, an outdoor shower just off the master bedroom stretches out gently toward the surrounding woods.

The master bath is clad in Area tiles from Mirage.

Set amongst the trees, with its simple form and earthy adherence to wood, the home fits in well. "Veronica and I walked the land for many months before we decided where to put the house," says Hirsh. "We had picnics there. We sat looking east. We sat looking west. We sat looking south. The site felt wonderful." Photo by Ron Johnson.

The master bedroom boasts a 1970s tufted headboard from Heals Leather and a wall covering of burlap, wool and silk by David Hicks. The bed covering is vintage, 1950s, and the Blocks linen basket was designed by Donna Wilson and made by the People of the Sun, a nonprofit based in Malawi.

In the master bedroom, above the Legnoletto by Alias bed, is a photograph by John Huggins. The lamp is from Ikea. “Nothing is painted—all that stripping is about getting to the natural surfaces of the wood, and the concrete block,” Norelius says.

The owners wanted to have a clear distinction between the more public areas of the home and the more private ones. In the master bathroom, which is on the lower floor, tiles were used from the Italian company Trend.