Originally built in 1881, this home in Kent, England, was renovated in 2024.
One of the homeowner’s daughters, Julia, works at Unique Art Glass, a multi-generational stained glass company owned by her boyfriend’s family. The couple designed two windows for the house, including this one in the dining area.
Floor Plan of Casa Punta Mujeres by Fran Amorós
Instead of damaging the original exposed beams by scraping off the years of leftover paint, the beams now show the history of the home and are paired with new wood elements, such as the closet built-in, flooring, and vanity.
"You never see closets in homes this old,
Mary Ann used flat roofs to maximize ceiling heights.
The interior palette includes white oak cabinetry, oak paneling, and rustic ebony-stained oak.
Floor Plan of Whitehaus by Romines Architecture
Tyler created steel window boxes with depth to help filter sunlight and protect the glass from rainy weather.
The team created an open floor plan for the interior, where the kitchen opens to the dining and the living areas. Concrete flooring lends a soothing quality to the rooms, where there's a built-in concrete bench that also acts as a plinth for the fireplace.
Floor Plan of Stealth House by Specht Novak Architects
Despite a delay in schedule, the house will be capable of operating off-grid thanks to a solar photovoltaic system and battery back up system.
The couple spent $6,765 on Bisazza tile in the bathroom and alley-facing exterior.
In the bathroom, stainless steel countertops and porcelain tiles bring a sense of muted softness.
The prefabricated cabin consists of four modules connected by covered walkways. Each module has a dedicated purpose: living, sleeping/studying, energy, and outdoor dining. Connected to the sleep/study space, the energy module has a greenhouse and rainwater collection system.
With attention paid to sustainability, the designers utilized off-cuts of cherry, sapele, and oak to construct the staircase handrail.
Oaxaca Interests is a Texas-based real estate operator, developer, and investment firm. The company partnered with award-winning architecture practice Lake|Flato to found HiFAB.
The innagural retreat opened in 2021 on the coast of Helsinki, Finland. The project encompasses four rentable cabins that can each accommodate up to three guests.
The contemporary, minimalist design is constructed almost entirely out of solid wood.
All the doors slide instead of swing. “The doors are just part of the wall when they open,” says Sævarsson. “It’s a joy for me that the carpenters made it happen.”
Ogawa and Fisher designed a new walk-in closet for the primary bedroom.
A built-in bench painted a bright orange to match the front door offers warmth, convenience, and a playful vibe for the entrance.
Custom MDF cabinetry was built by local cabinetmakers InGrain Custom Millwork and painted a soft gray shade.
Floor Plan of Weekend Cottage by Radar Arkitektur
The custom dining table—which was made by a local artisan—is located in front of west-facing windows that frame the sunset in the evenings. The table can be easily moved inside or out depending on the weather.
The tiles that can be glimpsed in the hallway are by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina, and have been used to clad the bathroom. They extend out into the hallway to mark the entrance.
The split form of the house is a simple and effective way to separate the social and private areas.
The cottage features a wraparound deck on three sides. A door leads from the kitchen to the deck, allowing easy access to the deck to enjoy a morning coffee.
The black paint on the exterior timber cladding is similar to “falu red”, a permeable red paint commonly used on wooden cottages and barns in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. The paint consists of water, rye flour, linseed oil, silicates, iron oxides, copper compounds, and zinc. When it is time to repaint the house, the old paint is simply brushed or scrubbed away.
Designed by Linda Taalman, the hilltop home has walls of glass, rooftop solar panels, and a detached guesthouse.
The countertop and backsplash are Mother of Pearl polish slab, and the hood is custom made out of copper.
The common areas and bedrooms take up the fourth floor, and a spiral staircase ascends from the living area to a guest suite, which opens to a rooftop terrace.
While the couple splurged on Michael's dream steam shower and sauna from Aquapeutics, they saved elsewhere by opting for Ikea cabinets and Caesarstone countertops in the kitchenette.
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