Madison points out that the pod concept would make it easy to add an extension if necessary. “We see it as a house that can grow with us—and that we can pay for as we go along.”
A structure built in a Polish ROD cannot be permanent, nor can it exceed 375 square feet.
The Classic Underbed Drawer offers discreet, integrated storage for the Classic Bed.
The Classic Bed features Japanese joinery that allows for a tool-free assembly process—a design detail that makes set-up surprisingly simple (instead of a weekend-ruining ordeal).
The exterior bath next to the pool can only be accessed through the deck and features a natural sealed zellige tile and marble vanity.
In the bedroom, three small windows directly faced the neighbors. While they did let in light, the homeowner desired a greater sense of privacy.
Pillows encourage relaxation on the bedroom's ledges.
The heated Moroccan tile floors were one of the many features added in the renovation.
The kitchen's walnut cabinets were handmade locally while the flooring is 200-year-old reclaimed terracotta from France.
Unsure of how to light under the loft, Monica turned to a friend from the gym who works in lighting design. He helped her with the design, the installation, and even gifted her materials.
Sitting jauntily on its block, this renovated residence in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood retained the original home’s footprint. The architect (and daughter of the homeowner) opened up the living spaces inside and overhauled the exterior and landscaping to give it a more contemporary presence. Cambium Landscape created the outdoor spaces which perfectly balance hardscape with greenery.
"You never see closets in homes this old,
Just past sunrise at Betasso Overlook.
A custom shelf in the kitchen doubles as a pot rack, and a thoughtfully placed roll of butcher paper is a favorite drawing spot for the couple's young daughter.
A pony wall was removed from one end of the dining room and replaced with a built-in bench and slatted-railing. The original casework used to extend across the length of the dining room, but Daniel and Sandy removed a strip and reconfigured it into stacked cabinets.
The existing Mill house was likely built in the 19th Century—around 1830, estimates homeowner Simon Quinn—and is attached to a 17th Century mill. “We assume it’s the same mill mentioned in the Doomsday Book,” says Quinn. While the Victorian-era house has been renovated and extended by Cooke Fawcett Architects, the Grade II-listed mill hasn’t been developed due to planning restrictions, but does house the plant equipment for the renewable heating and hot water systems.
A wood stove by Stûv faces Mathias sofas from West Elm in the living area.
Built on a shale ridge with a 35-foot drop-off, Scott and Julie Pelletier’s house in Maine comprises a succession of simple gables.
The yellow (which appears lighter in the images than it is in real life) was used on the wood-paneled interior walls of the bedrooms and other details like the headboards and wardrobes.
In the annex, Francisco discovered a dull, disused storage space.
The yellow and khaki tiles in this powder room echo the color scheme in the main living area.
Nicholas Beggs and Joyce Prestes in the living area of their new home in São Paulo. The ’70s property was redesigned by Arkitito. The rug on the floor, by Rodrigo Ohtake, complements the bright yellow wall in the background.
The different depths on either side of the fireplace required custom treatments. On the left, a reading nook, and on the right, the Bon Console by Muhly designed just for the space. "We get a shape, and a basic idea, and then we just keep messing around with it,
The reading nook has a cushion made from a vintage rug Ann found in Morocco eight years ago, a Lin Sconce by Muhly, and a Bijou Mini Table by Muhly, which can also be used as a seat or plant holder, and moves around as needed.
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