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The open kitchen features a large central island and ample storage via bespoke cabinetry.

Hardwood floors line the 4,071-square-foot interior, popping against the crisp white walls.

In the living room, soft-hued seating arranged in a circle is perfect for entertaining. On the far wall, Sunrise Over the Hudson, by Erik Koeppel, competes with the stunning scenery outside. “Charlie was interested in skewered views, like looking straight up at the sky and then out to the woods,” says Rick.

Architect Ignacio Urquiza explains that in Valle de Bravo, everyone has two living rooms, an interior and exterior. “You spend the whole year in the exterior because of the weather, even if it’s raining. All the interior spaces become abandoned. We wanted to erase the interior one. With the design of the windows, it would turn into the exterior façade. That was an important part of the project.”

In a small space with two cats, litter box solutions were top of mind. Hanna and Sims created an unobtrusive understair solution for Gus and Baloo.

A staircase ascends past inset shelves to the second floor.

Send the kids on an adventurous scavenger hunt that engages their creativity and critical thinking skills.

A soaring tower of shelves crafted from Shinnoki pre-finished wood panels in the "Ivory Oak" color now form the family library.

The stairs also double as a seating platform.

Located two hours north of Boston, the Rocky Brook weeHouse is carved out of the grade of a steep creekside lot.

We love this sleek home office design layout, where steel details contrast mesquite flooring throughout the home, including at the pathway to the "crow’s nest" office. It's also a great option if you're looking for home office ideas for small spaces.

A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to

The cabin's roof is made from the strongest gauge corrugated metal that Carsten could find. "Trees fall over in large windstorms,

Located on the west side of Mercer Island, this house is a reconstruction of one of iconic Seattle architect Fred Bassetti’s earliest designs. Fronting a busy street, the owners wanted to create a protective shelter for family life--using the metaphor of children’s wood blocks for the home, block forms are used to delineate programmatic space within the residence. While still respecting the original intent of the home and it's classic modern structure, multiple personal touches were customized for the current owners and the floor plan was opened up and finishes were updated.

151 Tweed Blvd. in Piermont, New York, is currently listed for $1,850,000 by Richard Ellis of Sotheby's International Realty.

In the master bath, Hale chose slate tile for the floors and green-and-brown glass tile by Lunada Bay for the walls, both from United Tile. The Japanese Ofuro soaking tub, crafted from Hinoki wood, is by Zen Bathworks.

The slim, steel staircase is designed to allow maximum light and sight-lines.