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“The house shouldn't be something that ties you down to one place, it should give you new options for living,” says Ojalo.

courtyard with a generous covered portal, fireplace, and serene water fountain

“Decorative details echo the shapes, forms, and colors of the desert,” says the listing agent.

The existing Ikea cabinet boxes received new Semihandmade fronts: the DIY Flat Slab painted Benjamin Moore's “Revere Pewter.” The butcher block was replaced with a Ceaserstone Empira White slab, and the wood shelves were preserved, though received new brass brackets. The brass hardware is from Rejuvenation and the pendant is the Pirlo from Tech Lighting. The new zellige tile is from Riad, in the Natural White color.

Floor Plan of Slope Prefab by Manta North

From indulgent cashmere pants to the perfect sling bag, these gift ideas will let them know you care (without draining your bank account).

These budget-friendly picks will delight friends, family, and coworkers alike.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to give everyone on your list something special. If you’re trying to stretch your budget, these little luxuries make the best gifts for even the hardest loved ones to shop for.

“We fell in love with this particular house—it just had a good feeling,” says homeowner Anyeley Hallová of the craftsman home.

The Space Floor Plan

When lighting designer Peter B. Staples, founder of New York studio Blue Green Works, moved to a Chinatown apartment last year, he sought to “peel back and tone down” his surroundings in hope of finding clarity amid the pandemic’s chaos. He painted the space a warm white color and added straightforward furnishings that project an air of simplicity. Next to a Donald Judd–inspired sofa he built from plywood and around a mission-style dining table, he placed several director’s chairs like this one, its design holding immense value for him, sentimental and otherwise.

With a wall mount kit and select blocks, the pieces can be attached to the wall.

Colorado Caravan installed new Pergo Outlast in Southport Oak laminate wood flooring. The design team crafted the custom leather pulls for the Waverly Timeless Ticking Black fabric curtains.