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“Before, the house turned its back on the landscape,” said Parish. “This renovation and addition really animates the garden.” Sliding glass doors match those of the living room beyond the deck, and both can be completely open to the yard.

“There are no cars, no people, no noise – at night and even during the day it's hundred percent silent,

A look at the front entrance of the residence. The home's striking sod roof effortlessly blends the property into its lush surroundings.

The family spends much more time together in the rear yard since the renovation.

Birch plywood floating cabinets line the wall, carving out room for a painting that commands the dining room. The rest of the decor is quiet with subtle pops of greenery to echo the striking piece.

The master bedroom makes for a quiet getaway even when the house is filled with people, occupying its own corner of the L-shaped home.

Main living room features custom-designed curved sofa built to fit perimeter of room; the rug is custom silk and cut to fit the contours of sofa, featuring a butterfly pattern from Alexander McQueen.

To make the most of a 900-square-foot home, Keiko and Takuhiro Shinomoto reworked an old garage into a guest room and clad the interior with unfinished plywood to match the home’s modern and unfussy aesthetic.

The timber-clad cabins at Find Sanctuary in Big Bear, California, were devised to help urban professionals manage stress anxiety.

Heath Ceramics tile continues in the master bathroom.

Generous storage is key to an uncluttered look. Drawers for shoes tuck away under the raised mezzanine floor.

Ikea cabinets act as storage, but also the base of a window seat with a custom cushion.

52 Starboard Rock Rd in Vinalhaven, Maine, is currently listed for $1,795,000 by Joseph Sortwell of LandVest Real Estate.

The sophisticated white motif of this bathroom capitalizes on its natural light.