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The whole exterior wall of the kitchen was re-framed to include two glass doors and one extra-long picture window to bring in an abundance of natural light.

A 36" matte white Cafe Appliance range with metal hardware is paired with a dramatic marble backsplash and concealed range hood with a drywall surround.

While the owners really liked the idea of shou sugi ban, they opted for a more cost-effective black stain. The random-width, reverse board-and-batten siding reflects the wabi-sabi concept. “The builder said the math for the random siding was torturous,” the wife said. “We didn’t know how hard it was to make things look simple.” DeNiord planted hay-scented fern and lowbush blueberry sod around the house. “We didn't want any side of the house to feel unconsidered,” he says. As for the local boulders he placed around the house and terrace, he says, “They give the feeling that the house grew up around the outcroppings.”

“ It’s not spaceship stuff. It’s here now, and it can save you money,” says Jeff.

This house has an exterior of black panels and clear-grain cedar tongue-and-groove siding, and a rooftop deck that lets its owners enjoy the outdoors.

With the average tiny home measuring under 500 square feet, these mini abodes often have to be designed radically different from larger traditional houses. We take a look at seven of the biggest lessons one can learn from tiny home design. No matter if you plan to call a tiny house "home" or not, these key tips are relevant to just about any space, large or small.

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

For a home in West Hollywood, Romanek punctuates the living room with a sunny pair of Facett chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.

Photo by Ye Rin Mok

The project exemplifies Swinburne’s architectural philosophy, which follows Vermont’s history of back-to-the-landers coming together and using materials provided by the landscape to build homes.

Because the home is a passive house, the wood stove is "totally extraneous

The staircase, made of steel with treads of cherry harvested from the site, was a collaboration with Flywheel Industrial Arts in Montpelier, Vermont. "It's a piece of art to some extent,

The interior is kept clean and pure, making it easy for the owner to live in, and creating a contrast with the "rough and shaggy

While Swinburne and the builder focused on local materials for sustainability purposes, using timber harvest from the site and milled locally also cut down on costs.