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Closet Case To consolidate most appliances and food storage, keep his compact kitchen looking neat, and save money on cabinets, Sherman built a closet into the kitchen wall (“Cabinets are expensive but closets are cheap,” he offers). Inside is a countertop, blackboard surface, toaster oven, garbage cans, magnetic knife rack, and plenty of shelves. When the doors are closed, the unit recedes from view.

Alcazar Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California

Orchard House is a modern interpretation of the Californian farmhouse. Cary Bernstein Architect thoughtfully integrated architectural and landscape elements that mirror the neutral palette of the surrounding countryside.

It's not yet known whether the curtains will come in patterns or different colors.

Francois adds pattern to the living room with pillows and a hand-knotted wool rug by Sylvie and Mira, inspired by original watercolor art.

The Swedish Door Company offers a range of doors for IKEA and non-IKEA cabinets. This Shaker-style door front was designed by Tatiana Wojtan Studio.

An iron-and-glass bedroom wall allows natural light to fill the kitchen and entryway.

Dana Broza of Danka Design Studio was enchanted when she found this alluring bit of green in Tel Aviv's concrete jungle. Through unconventional space planning and creative design solutions, the designer completely transformed an outdated and dark midcentury apartment into a colorful and bright "Urban Jungle." In the kitchen, natural materials such as wood and rattan blend with pops of color. A simple overhang introduces additional seating at the counter.

The glass walls of the open-plan living space overlook the atrium and the backyard, bringing in a strong sense of the outdoors.

Mirrored glass allows this holiday home in Mexico to blend in with it's woodland site.

Leather drawer pulls by Walnut Studio.

The Shinomotos have filled their Southern California home with furniture by Taku and pieces by some of the artists and craftspeople whose work they also showcase at their Tortoise shops and showroom. The couple worked with architectural designer Ken Tanaka to remodel the house, once a cramped, two-bedroom rental. A sofa and tables by Taku join Jasper Morrison’s Three Sofa De Luxe sofa for Cappellini. The sliders are by Western Window Systems.

The home's sci-fi structure seems to hover over the landscape.