“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.
“Barbecue season never ends,” says Liz, explaining how they live with such a small kitchenette. “We even made a cake out there.”
Floor Plan of Tinyleaf by GO’C
A bench seat in the hallway overlooks the central courtyard, emphasising the indoor/outdoor connection.
“Our drive to have a landscaped garden was for the kids to be able to have a space where they could adventure around the place,” says Natalie. “And part of what we enjoy is being able to sit and admire something that’s so beautiful.” They chose hardy Australian native plants to make the garden easy to maintain with minimal water.
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Surrounded by an apple orchard, an evergreen grove, and gardens originally tended by the owners’ parents, Sheffield Residence keeps family memories alive.
The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.
Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
"A lot of people thought we were crazy to put in a fireplace in a Florida home, but the biggest surprise for my wife and me has been how much we use it,
The roof is clad in natural cedar with a copper trim.
Casa Casey floor plans.
Curtis completely overhauled the shelving, changing the shapes of the niches and covering them in micro-cement.
A detached garage and guesthouse/studio creates a buffer between a busy street and the rest of the property, which includes the main house as well as a pool, sauna, and pond, so that life in the residence can feel more private and secluded.
Although The Goat Heads are mostly clad in metal, it’s the plastic panel walls at the entries that really shine. “In the evening they act like lanterns and animate the courtyards,” says Rogers. Their glow is tempered by the concrete breeze-block walls. “It was important that the units weren’t too bright—part of the beauty out here is the sky at night.”
In the kitchen, which faces west to capture views of the San Jacinto Mountains, a large red work by James Jensen punctuates one wall. The induction cooktop is from Gaggenau; the sinks were sourced from Blanco.
“The pitched ceilings and ribbon of clerestory windows make the interior feel more spacious than it is,” notes Gooden.
In the kids' bathroom, Fireclay Ogee Drop tile in two shades of blue brings a pop of playful color.
The atrium was enlarged to allow a family/dining room use
Floor-to-ceiling windows from Ram usher in light during the day and emit a welcoming glow at night.