The overhead windows cast light and shadows above the kitchen, which is lined in lower drawers for easy access.
Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.
The overall home is constructed with larch timber, a British wood, and features a central ridge beam that gives it a butterfly-shaped roof. Shou sugi ban was done on the wood to give it a charred finish.
The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.
The roof is clad in natural cedar with a copper trim.
A painting by Yael hangs near the Murphy bed in the make-shift guest sleeping quarters.
A flagstone patio is furnished with a table and chairs from Mater.
In addition to featuring an original brick fireplace, the radiant living and dining area also offers direct access the private backyard patio via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
Each of the four bedrooms feature large expanses of glazing framing picturesque views of the wide-open countryside. While the rural position of the house presents spectacular serenity, daily amenities (including a well-loved local pub) are within short reach.
Asking £880K, this RIBA award–winning eco home sits perched above the Galloway Hills.
Everything brought to the island must be transported by boat or barge, so furniture is minimal. Carsten purchased the 1960 Rais wood stove more than a decade ago with the intention of using it in a cabin one day.
Working with salvaged and donated materials (and without ferry service), the Stinn Family assembled this dreamy getaway piece by piece.
A large, east-facing window in the kitchen captures morning light. The kitchen is outfitted with Caesarstone Pebble countertops, a Heath Ceramics Lichen backsplash, and Smith & Vallee Woodworks cabinetry.
A timber palette emphasizes indoor/outdoor living. The outdoor cedar deck visually extends the interior white oak floors. The ceilings and soffits are made of hemlock.
Designed for energy efficiency, the home features insulation above code and hydronic radiant heating. Note the Morso 6148 wood-burning stove in the entry hall that’s fueled by locally felled lumber.
The open-plan living room is housed in a 527-square-foot factory-built module.
The home is clad in Western Red Cedar and James Hardie cementitious siding.
The home’s master bedroom and living room face south for optimal landscape views. A large outdoor deck emphasizes the home’s indoor/outdoor connection.
Completed in 2018 on a 2.6-acre site in the San Juan Islands, the two-bedroom modular home was installed in a day.
Beach, hills, and flatlands vibes all swirl together in architect Clive Wilkinson's Los Angeles home, where guests are greeted with a laser-cut metal stair railing. Situated on a steeply sloping site, the distinctive structure lends itself to a living attic, pool deck, and garden terrace, mixing elements like low-slung Italian furniture and oak flooring. Bright green makes a splash in the kitchen, which is tucked underneath Douglas fir rafters.
Maria Milans del Bosch’s Catskills home is attuned to the changing seasons. Sunlight pours into the double-height living room, where a Stûv fireplace and radiant floors keep the space warm in winter.
New concrete pathways, all built by Jake and Antony, are arranged around an artful tool shed, which has a weathered steel wall punched with a pattern from the Faroe Islands in Denmark, where Sigrid is from. “That was a nod to Sigrid’s heritage,” says Bassett. The shed also acts as a privacy screen for the patio below it.
The garage was converted into the primary suite, and a modern landscaping treatment added, with staggered pavers intertwined with ground cover.
Floor Plan of Sky Ranch House by Rain City Architecture
A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.
A terracotta vanity expands across the full length of the bathroom.
The new mudroom has enough space for all-season gear, including seats to put everything on comfortably. "Sam is passionate about spending time in the mountains, including hiking, rock climbing, and especially skiing,
The kitchen opens to a cozy living area located in the shell of the original home.
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